Day tripsCountriesPortugalNazareNazare to Coimbra: Private day trip

Nazare to Coimbra: Private day trip

1 / 10

Private ride with a local driver

7h 15m
Round trip
Private driver
Trusted by 1+ million happy travelers across 120 countries
4.9
Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice 2024
Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice 2024
4.9
5176
Reviews

About your trip

Embark on a round trip from Nazaré to Coimbra, the nation’s historic center of scholarship. This 1–1.5-hour drive inland leads you through a landscape of rolling hills to a city where centuries of academic tradition meet riverside beauty.

Spend four hours immersing yourself in this intellectual capital. Explore the prestigious university campus, famous for its gilded libraries and the soaring Sé Velha (Old Cathedral), a fortress-like Gothic masterpiece. Wander the cobbled streets of the old town, perhaps catching the haunting, soulful sounds of a Coimbra Fado performance, which is traditionally sung by students in black capes.

After a day spent among medieval ruins and academic grandeur, enjoy a relaxing journey back to the refreshing Atlantic breeze of Nazaré.

Exclusively yours: private vehicle and professional driver
Discover local insights you won't find in guidebooks
Experience the freedom to explore at your own speed
Perfectly planned for families, friends, or solo travelers
From €132
Private group ride
per person
Select date and travelers
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotal€396

What to expect

Your day trip begins wherever you are

Meet our professional driver right where you prefer in Nazare whenever suits you best. No time wasted getting to the pickup point, grab your bag and start your trip right away.

Discover more with local expertise

Your driver’s local insights will set the tone for your day trip. A hidden café here, a must-try restaurant there; insider tips you’ll love sharing later. This isn’t a guided tour but your ride will be rich with stories and discoveries along the way. And throughout the day, your driver will be available for you as needed, ready to assist, happy to help, making your trip stress-free.

Explore at your own pace

Enjoy a stress-free route with total flexibility at your destination. Your driver provides suggestions based on your interests, helping you spend the day exactly how you want for an experience that's uniquely yours.

Perfect for any private group

Whether you're traveling solo, as a family with kids, or as a large group, this service is tailored for your comfort and flexibility. It's the ideal option especially if you have limited time or a busy schedule.

Good to know

  • Two-way private car transfer
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Personalized pickup and drop-off
  • Professional English-speaking driver
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Free cancellation 24 hours before departure
  • Entry/Admission tickets to paid attractions Coimbra, Castle Of Pombal, and Serra de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park should be purchased separately unless specified otherwise
  • Meals, snacks, and gratuity are not included
From €132
Private group ride
per person
Select date and travelers
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotal€396

Your trip at a glance

Your trip at a glance

Start in Nazare
You choose the pickup spot.
1
Coimbra
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 4 hours - admission not included
Coimbra
Coimbra
Coimbra
Coimbra
Coimbra
Coimbra
Ancient academia and soulful alleys meet riverside calm in Portugal’s city of poets and kings. Perched above the Mondego River, Coimbra whispers of scholars, saints, and centuries. Begin at the hilltop University of Coimbra, a UNESCO site where the Joanina Library stuns with baroque grandeur and echoes of ink-stained history. Step into the nearby Capela de Sao Miguel, bursting with azulejos and gold leaf, before wandering down to the Old Town — a maze of stone arches, laundry-draped alleys, and tiled facades. Pause at the Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Velha, its ruined beauty standing quietly by the river. For calm and shade, stroll the Botanical Garden, where aqueducts and exotic flora shape a scholar’s retreat.
2
Castle Of Pombal (photo spot)
We’ll stop at this perfect photo spot – take a moment to capture the view!
Stop: 20 min - admission not included
Castle Of Pombal
Castle Of Pombal
Glance out the window to spot Castle of Pombal, its sturdy medieval keep rising above the town’s rooftops.
Serra de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park (pass by)
You’ll pass by this stunning spot – be sure to take a moment to enjoy the view along the way!
Serra de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park
Serra de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park
Enjoy sweeping limestone ridges, ancient caves, and Portugal’s karst landscape unfolding outside the window.
Back to Nazare
We’ll take you back to your starting point.
Duration of the stops can be changed upon request after booking
Have questions or need help?Contact our Customer Support. We are available 24/7

Daytrip is loved all around the world. Here's why.

5.0
5176 reviewson Tripadvisor
or
4.9
991 reviewson Trustpilot

Know more about your day trip

Coimbra University founded in 1290 is one of Europe's oldest universities and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The university features the stunning Joanina Library baroque architecture and centuries of academic tradition that shaped Portuguese intellectual life.
Pombal Castle is a well-preserved medieval fortress built by the Knights Templar offering panoramic views over the surrounding countryside. The castle represents important Portuguese military architecture and provides insights into medieval defensive strategies.
With 4 hours in Coimbra you can visit the university explore the historic center see the old cathedral and experience the city's student atmosphere. This timing allows for comprehensive exploration of Portugal's most important academic city.
The Joanina Library is one of the world's most beautiful libraries featuring baroque decoration gilded woodwork and over 60000 ancient books. The library represents Portuguese academic heritage and architectural excellence from the 18th century.
The natural park provides scenic driving routes between locations showcasing Portuguese limestone landscapes traditional villages and geological diversity. The park adds natural beauty to the cultural and historical attractions of this tour.
Coimbra has its own unique Fado tradition different from Lisbon's style performed by university students. While specific performances depend on timing the city's historic center retains the atmospheric settings where this musical tradition developed.
The historic center features medieval streets the old cathedral traditional shops and university buildings spanning centuries. The area represents Portuguese academic and religious heritage with authentic architecture and student culture still thriving today.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any questions, here are the answers.
Day tripsCountriesPortugalNazareNazare to Coimbra: Private day trip