Discover the history and heritage of the region on a day trip from Coimbra, visit some of the most beautiful Schist Villages in the region and two of the most important castles in the region. Learn about the history and heritage of the Coimbra region by visiting the best unknown places, true treasures located around the city. This private tour will take you to explore the Villages, get lost between nature and schist and learn about the details that allow you to imagine what life was like for the inhabitants in the past. Discover the habits and customs that persist over time and lose yourself in the beauty of these stunning Villages. In between, you will also learn more about the history of P...
Highlights
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Portuguese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Portuguese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Inclusive tourism guide
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
Estação Coimbra B
I will contact you with more details after booking.
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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The Remain part of the tour will be in tranportation
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover the history and heritage of the region on a day trip from Coimbra, visit some of the most beautiful Schist Villages in the region and two of the most important castles in the region. Learn about the history and heritage of the Coimbra region by visiting the best unknown places, true treasures located around the city. This private tour will take you to explore the Villages, get lost between nature and schist and learn about the details that allow you to imagine what life was like for the inhabitants in the past. Discover the habits and customs that persist over time and lose yourself in the beauty of these stunning Villages. In between, you will also learn more about the history of P...
Highlights
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Portuguese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Portuguese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Inclusive tourism guide
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
Estação Coimbra B
I will contact you with more details after booking.
Return
Itinerary
1
Lousa Castle
Our first stop will be at this enigmatic castle, which due to its location, leaves no one indifferent. We will visit the castle, learn about its importance over the centuries and listen to some legends that still persist in the popular imagination today.
30 minutes
2
Aldeias do Xisto
These villages offer an authentic and enchanting experience, with stunning landscapes, hiking trails, and a rich cultural heritage, they are unique in the country and one of the greatest legacies of the central area.
The first village we will visit is Candal, one of the most emblematic and picturesque villages.
30 minutes
3
Aldeias do Xisto
We will make three more stops in some of these amazing villages. We will discover some that are more touristy than others and find a different cultural identity in each of them.
1 hour
4
Castelo de Penela
Our last stop will be at Penela castle, a centenary castle that is part of the network of castles and walls of the Mondego, a group that once had a fundamental strategic importance for the subsistence of the city of Coimbra. We will discover a little about its history and get to know this incredible heritage heritage.
