15 Coimbra Day Trips from Porto Worth Booking

1.Fátima and Coimbra Full-Day Tour from Porto

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 696 reviews · 10 hours · from $81Our pick

Spend 10 hours traveling from Porto to Fátima and Coimbra in an air-conditioned minibus. Visit the shepherds’ homes and Fátima Sanctuary, then walk Coimbra’s old center and university district with a guide. English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French tours are available.

“Overall it was a nice tour we discovered new places with interesting histories. The guide was very good, he told us the most relevant events and in everyone's understanding. I recommend !”

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2.Fátima and Coimbra Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 304 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $83Top rated

Travel from Porto to Fátima and Coimbra in a small-group minibus, with a guide such as Filipe, Tiago, or Helder. Explore the Marian shrine, the shepherd children’s homes, and Coimbra’s old center and university courtyard. Expect an early start, a long day, and limited time in Coimbra.

“Long bus ride from Porto. Most time was spent in Fatima - a religious shrine with little time in Coimbra, a much more interesting city. The guide barely spoke English. Don’t recommend.”

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3.Aveiro and Coimbra Small Group Tour with Moliceiro Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 236 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $126

Travel from Porto to Aveiro, Costa Nova, and Coimbra in a group of up to eight. You’ll cruise Aveiro’s canals, see its railway station and old town, then visit Coimbra University, the Joanina Library, Manga Garden, and a historic church. Guides include Chris, João, Inês, and Gisela.

“This was a great experience. Ines was an amazing guide, she knew so much about the area and provided great information.”

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4.Aveiro & Coimbra Tour with Moliceiro Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 219 reviews · from $125

Spend nine hours with a small group of up to eight, traveling from Porto to Aveiro and Coimbra. Cruise a traditional moliceiro boat, see striped coastal houses and salt pans, then walk Coimbra’s old streets with an English or Portuguese guide. Monument entry, hotel pickup, and lunch depend on your selected option.

“Excellent trip.The guide Mr Wilson was very kind person very helpful very patient always with a big smile. Thank you”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 166 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $119

Travel from Porto in a small group of up to eight, visiting Coimbra University, the old center, Costa Nova, and Aveiro’s canals. The €119.77 price includes transport, a local guide, water, and the moliceiro cruise, but not lunch or University admission. Guides may include Tiago, Carla, Alex, or Maria.

“We were a small group, but that made it more enjoyable. Our guide showed us all the sights and explained them very fully. The short cruise was also enjoyable. There was a bit of flexibility as I had to leave the tour early, much appreciated”

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6.Fatima and Coimbra Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 110 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $83

Travel south from Porto by air-conditioned coach to Fatima’s shrine, the homes of two shepherd children, and Coimbra’s old center. Guides such as Alexandre, Andre Vidal, Daniel, and Maia add history and humor. University entry costs about €6 extra, and the day includes moderate walking.

“Great day experience thanks to Jose Luis. His knowledge about Fatima and Combria was in great level of detail to make an absolutely great experience. Lunch took place in Fatima. Lunch Buffett had a variety of choices for everyone, even included wine options. Transportation was also very comfortable.”

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7.Full-Day Trip to Coimbra & Aveiro with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 92 reviews · 1 day · from $116

Travel from Porto in a small group of up to eight with a live guide such as David, Carla, or Nuno. See Coimbra’s university and cathedrals, taste a local pastry, then cruise Aveiro’s canals aboard a traditional Moliceiro boat.

“It was a nicely packed trip and David is a great guide - informative and helpful.”

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8.Porto to Lisbon with stop Aveiro-Fátima-Coimbra-Tomar-Nazaré-Óbidos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 3 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $217

Travel from Porto to Lisbon with a private English-speaking driver, stopping in Aveiro, Coimbra, Fátima, Nazaré, and Óbidos. Choose the towns that interest you, adjust your start time, and ride door to door in a sedan or van with bottled water.

“We have consistently had wonderful experiences with the guides and tours in Portugal, and this tour was no exception. Our journey from Porto to a conference in Lisbon allowed us to savor local attractions. Given it was a Sunday and many establishments were closed, we chose to spend more time exploring the charming Nazaré and Óbidos regions.”

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9.Sanctuary of Fatima & Coimbra Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 34 reviews · 9 hours

Travel privately from Porto to Fatima and Coimbra with an English, Portuguese, or Spanish-speaking driver-guide. Visit the Chapel of Apparitions, Coimbra’s university area, the Joanina Library, and Sé Velha, with time for lunch and a possible Mass.

“This was a fantastic trip. The city of Coimbra is lovely - the Joanina library, Palace and chapel were fascinating and beautiful and we managed to fit in a trip to the Cabinet of curiosities ( fascinating and well worth a visit) situated nearby and the cost of entry was included in the same tickets as the previously mentioned sites. We enjoyed seeing the ruins of the original Santa Clara convent and visiting Fatima. Our driver Paulo was excellent, very friendly and very patient and helpful. He dropped us off at the most convenient locations and waited patiently for us. He went out of his way to make drop off…”

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10.Porto to Lisbon with Aveiro-Coimbra-Fátima-Nazaré-Óbidos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $227

Travel from Porto to Lisbon in a private, air-conditioned car or van with Wi-Fi, hotel pickup, and a Portuguese or English-speaking driver. Choose stops in Aveiro, Coimbra, Fátima, Nazaré, and Óbidos, with about an hour to explore each.

“Our guide Mario was excellent! He was punctual but also relaxed if we were running over at some of our stops. We really enjoyed the trip and he was also very knowledgeable of Portugal, so it was great talking to him during the drives. He was also a very safe driver, which was extra comforting because my young daughter was in the car with us.”

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11.Aveiro and Coimbra Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 26 reviews · 8 hours

Travel from Porto in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a Portuguese, English, or Spanish-speaking guide. See Aveiro’s canals, moliceiro boats, ovos moles, and Costa Nova’s striped houses, then explore Coimbra’s university, Joanina Library, cathedral, and taverns. Guides such as Pedro, Claudio, and David can adapt the day.

“Paolo was an amazing guide. So knowledgeable and enjoyable. He made the entire day fabulous! Costa Nova was very crowded… I’d skip it next time or else travel during a month other than August.”

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12.Coimbra & Aveiro Full Day Private Tour from Porto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $378

Travel from Porto with a private guide to Coimbra’s university district, Aveiro’s canals, and striped Costa Nova. Your 8-hour day includes hotel pickup, private transport, a traditional moliceiro cruise, and time for lunch. University and library admission costs extra and may sell out.

“Our guide Nuno was excellent -- personable, professional and extremely knowledgeable about history, architecture and religious art. The stops at Aveiro and Costa Nova were fun and interesting, but Coimbra was the highlight. The nominal admission to the chapel, library and palace was well worth it, but the town itself is the jewel. Beautiful views, the cathedrals, the University, the vibe of a historical cultural center. A lovely day we will always remember.”

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13.Fátima and Coimbra Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8 reviews · 10 hours · from $100

Travel from Porto to Fátima and Coimbra in an air-conditioned minivan with an English- or Portuguese-speaking guide. Visit the Sanctuary, Basilica, and Chapel of the Apparitions, then see Coimbra’s Old Cathedral and university from the outside. Lunch is on your own.

“Nous avons été contacté par Living Tours car cette activité leur a été transférée. Elle débute à 7:30 et au départ de leurs bureaux Mais ce fut parfait ! Notamment merci à notre guide et chauffeur Christian 👍🏿”

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14.Private Transfer to Lisbon with Coimbra & Fatima

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews

Travel privately from Porto to Lisbon in about eight hours, stopping in Coimbra and Fatima. Your guide and driver can tailor the day, with time for the Joanina Library, Santa Clara Convent, a tavern lunch, and the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima. Paulo is one guide praised for warm, flexible service.

“Our driver and guide, Paulo, told us the history of the places we went to. We told him what we wanted to see and do and that’s exactly what we did! He was also very warm and friendly.”

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15.Private Tour to Coimbra, Aveiro and Costa Nova

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

You’ll travel by air-conditioned vehicle from Porto to Coimbra, Aveiro, and Costa Nova on an 8-hour private tour. Guides such as João and Nono provide personal commentary, while hotel pickup, WiFi, and bottled water keep the day easy. Lunch and monument tickets are extra.

“Juan es un guía excelente, preocupado por qué nosotras disfrutáramos de la excursión,muy ameno en sus explicaciones y nos dio muy buenos consejos sobre lo que hacer en casa momento en resumen un día de 10, volvería a repetir”

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