Top 15 Coimbra Tours

1.Fátima and Coimbra Full-Day Tour from Porto

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

Travel from Porto to Fátima’s Sanctuary, the Apparitions Chapel and the homes of the shepherd children, then continue to Coimbra for a guided walk through its historic centre and university quarter. A guide and air-conditioned minibus are included. University and library entry, food and drinks are not included unless your booking says otherwise.

“Our guide and driver Valdamar(?) was outstanding. His history of Portugal and Fátima were spell binding! He was very considerate of our needs!”

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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 an air-conditioned minibus with a guide. You’ll have time at the sanctuary, visit the shepherd children’s homes in Aljustrel, and walk through Coimbra’s historic center and university courtyard. Guides vary; past tours have been led by Felipe, Tiago, and Helder.

“The tour guide explained all about the three children of Fatima and Looking around the shrine with all history .”

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

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

Spend about nine hours traveling from Porto to Aveiro and Coimbra in a group of no more than eight. The day combines a Moliceiro boat cruise, free time for lunch, Costa Nova and a visit to Coimbra’s historic university area. Guides such as Chris, João and Inês have been praised for adapting the pace and sharing local history.

“Chris was a great guide with knowledge of every location on the trip. He was very thoughtful and my wife and I had a great time throughout the day. I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a fun day of culture and activities! 5 Stars!”

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4.Aveiro & Coimbra Tour with Moliceiro Boat Cruise

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

Spend nine hours with a guide and a small group of up to eight, traveling from Porto to Aveiro and Coimbra. Ride a traditional moliceiro boat past striped coastal houses and salt pans, then walk Coimbra’s historic center. Monument admission, including the Joanina Library and Royal Palace, depends on the option you book. Guides have included Inês, João, Gisela, and Liliana.

“Only drawback on this tour was that we had rain in the afternoon which made us decide not to take the boat ride. But the rest of the tour was very good.”

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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

Leave Porto at 8 a.m. for a nine-hour small-group outing to Coimbra and Aveiro, with a stop in Costa Nova and an included one-hour moliceiro cruise. The group is capped at eight, and guides such as Tiago, Carla, Maria, Alex, and Vasco have led the trip. Coimbra’s university complex costs extra, and lunch is on your own.

“Small group, very flexible, our tour guide, Tiago, is very nice and helpful, recommend him if you want to join this tour.”

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6.Fatima and Coimbra Day Trip

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

Leave Porto at 7:30 am for Fátima’s Marian sanctuary, time for religious activities, and a visit to the homes of shepherd children Francisco and Jacinta. Continue to Coimbra for a guided historic-center walk and views from the university grounds. Expect a long day, moderate walking, and a university admission fee if you want to enter.

“Great day !! Our guide Alec was wonderfully entertaining and knowledgeable. Lunch was beautiful and great company. Highly recommend”

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7.Fátima & Coimbra: Full Day Private Tour from Porto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $235

Start with hotel pickup in central Porto, then spend the day in Fátima’s sanctuary, chapels and shepherd children’s village before a Portuguese lunch and a guided look at Coimbra. The 10-hour private tour includes transport, an English-speaking guide and lunch with a drink. University entry fees are extra.

“Guide José was outstanding. He was informative and flexible on this all day tour. The town of Fátima was much more interesting than Coimbra, which is a busy college town. Walking from the university down to city center (the original plan) was far less interesting than driving around the city (which we did).”

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

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

Travel from Porto in an air-conditioned van with a guide and a group of no more than eight. Explore Coimbra’s historic center and University, then see Aveiro’s waterways on a traditional Moliceiro boat. A local pastry and water are included; lunch is not. Guides have included David, Carla, and Nuno, though your guide may vary.

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

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9.Sanctuary of Fatima & Coimbra Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 34 reviews · 9 hours

Travel from Porto in a private car to Coimbra and Fátima, with a driver-guide and room to tailor the day. Allow time for Coimbra’s university, Joanina Library and old cathedral, then see Fátima’s basilicas and Chapel of Apparitions. Guides Paulo and Claudio have both led trips, though the amount of commentary can vary.

“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

Ride privately from Porto to Lisbon with a Portuguese- or English-speaking driver, hotel pickup, air-conditioning, and Wi-Fi. Choose a direct transfer or stop in Aveiro, Coimbra, Fátima, Nazaré, and Óbidos, then explore each place independently. Drivers such as José, Luís, Mário, Vasco Pinto, and João have helped make the journey informative and personal.

“Our guide, Vasco Pinto, was very knowledgeable and gave a lot of explanation. Was on time, very polite, helpful and drove well. Definitely a good option if you are looking for a transfer!”

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11.Aveiro and Coimbra Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 26 reviews · 8 hours

This eight-hour private tour pairs Aveiro’s canals, moliceiro boats and Costa Nova’s striped houses with Coimbra’s university quarter and old town. A driver-guide handles the ride from Porto while you set the pace and choose your stops. Past guides include Claudio, Pedro, Paolo, David and Rodolfo. Food, monument entry and the Aveiro boat cruise cost extra.

“Pedro was patient and accommodative and allowed us freedom to chose where we want to visit”

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12.Coimbra & Aveiro Full Day Private Tour from Porto

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

Leave Porto at 9 a.m. in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for Coimbra’s university quarter, Aveiro’s canals and a traditional moliceiro cruise, then Costa Nova’s striped fishermen’s houses. Your guide handles the driving and shares Portuguese history along the way. University and library admission, plus lunch, cost extra. The day lasts about eight hours, traffic permitting.

“Our driver and guide Nuno was excellent. He was extremely knowledgeable not only about the area but also the churches and monuments. He was excellent driver, keeping us informed of journey time, minutes to arrival etc. All of the above was done with a pleasant and easy going manner - you could not wish for more in a guide”

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13.Coimbra & Aveiro Best-Of Private Tour – Customizable Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $250

Travel by private vehicle from Porto, Braga or Guimarães to Coimbra and Aveiro. Explore Coimbra’s 13th-century university, Joanina Library and old lanes with a guide, then walk Aveiro’s canalside center. A Moliceiro boat ride and lunch are described as part of the day, but listed as add-ons, so confirm what your price includes before booking.

“Nuno Pires was our tour guide for the trip. He took care of us from the time we met at the lobby till the end of the day. He told us a lot of history of the town on the way and also on time and very professional. You can talk to him with any topics and we can feel he is putting his heart to show the best of his country to us as well as their culture and food… it was a pleasure to have Nuno to be our tour guide.”

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14.Fátima and Coimbra Tour

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

Travel from Porto to Fátima and Coimbra with an English- or Portuguese-speaking guide. Visit the Sanctuary of Fátima, including the Chapel of the Apparitions and Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity, then see Coimbra’s Sé Velha and University from the outside. Transport, WiFi, and Porto-area pickup are included; lunch is not.

“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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15.Private Transfer to Lisbon with Coimbra & Fatima

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews

Travel from Porto to Lisbon with a private driver-guide and stops in Coimbra and Fátima. You’ll visit the University of Coimbra and Joanina Library, cross toward Santa Clara Convent, then see the Sanctuary and Chapel of Apparitions. Guide Paulo has been praised for warm service and adapting the day to your interests.

“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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