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Full Day Tour from Porto to Coimbra and Aveiro with River Cruise

4.7 Great 186 reviews
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9h
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Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Free cancellation Instant confirmation Live guide

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Guidekin's take

Coimbra plus an Aveiro cruise in our Aveiro comparison.

Trade-off: University Complex entry excluded; minimum three to run.

Last checked: September 14, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Overview

From the guide

An 9 hour tour to Aveiro, the portuguese "Venice" and Coimbra, one of the oldest capitals of Portugal.

Starting in Aveiro, a museum city of Art Noveau, birds and salt pans, you will find some of the most beautiful buildings of the country. A tradicional "moliceiro" boat ride along the channels is part of the tour. After tasting the typical regional sweets, have a walk in the centre where we will visit the Cathedral, St Joana museum, and the fish market. You will then have some free time for lunch.

After, we will take you to Coimbra, a city known for being the students city with an astonishing University. Filled with monuments and historical treasures, this city is ready to be discovered by you. Starting with the Cathedral of Coimbra, St.Cruz Church and the Historical City Center. Followed by the University of Coimbra where you can go inside for an optional visit.

You will then be driven to your accommodation back in Oporto.

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departs: 08:00
Available year-round

This tour runs daily, departing at 08:00. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked August 31, 2026.

What's Included

Local guide
Bottled water
River cruise in Aveiro
Fuel surcharge

What's Not Included

Lunch
Personal Expenses
Coimbra University Complex

Itinerary

Universidade de Coimbra Stop 1
Visit the University
1h 30m
Se Velha De Coimbra Stop 2
Visit the Historical Center of Coimbra
1h 30m
Mercado Do Peixe Da Costa Nova Stop 3
Visit this typical fishman centre village
1h 30m
Ria de Aveiro Stop 4
Typical Cruise in a traditional Moliceiro boat
1h
Admission included

Departure & Return

Start point

Please meet us at Rua Cândido dos Reis 105 Porto. Have a lovely tour.

End point

Please meet us at Rua Cândido dos Reis 105 Porto. Have a lovely tour.

Additional Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A minimum of 3 people is required to conduct the tour

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 99 / person