Porto to Aveiro and Coimbra: Private, guided full-day tour
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About your trip
Journey from Porto through Portugal’s coastal sights and scholarly soul with a private tour guide, exploring Aveiro’s art nouveau canals and salt flats before diving into Coimbra’s ancient academic heart. Ride moliceiro boats, stroll tiled streets, and stand beneath golden chapel ceilings in one seamless day, before heading back to Porto.
Exclusively yours: A premium experience for your group only
Insider insight: Local tips and stories you won’t find online
Perfect balance: Expert guidance with freedom to explore
Ideal for all travelers: Families, friends, or solo adventurers
What to expect
Your day trip begins wherever you are
Meet your guide right where you prefer in Porto 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 guide is both your expert behind the wheel and knowledgeable host throughout the day. They’ll manage the day’s itinerary, share stories and local knowledge, and make each moment along the route feel richer. At every stop, they’re by your side.Guided experience with space to explore
Depart Porto with your guide for a full-day round-trip of culture. In Aveiro, glide through canals on a moliceiro boat and discover vibrant Art Nouveau buildings and the area's salt-harvesting heritage. Then continue to Coimbra for three hours, where your guide will lead you to iconic sights like the hilltop University and Joanina Library, the azulejo-filled Capela de São Miguel, and the riverside ruins of Santa Clara-a-Velha. Between stops, enjoy relaxed drives with insightful commentary and no stress over navigation.
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 in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Personalized pickup and drop-off
- Private professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Complimentary bottled water
- Free cancellation 24 hours before departure
- Attraction admission details specified in the itinerary section below
- Official guided tours inside attractions in Aveiro and Coimbra can be purchased separately - inform us in advance for itinerary planning
From €150
per person
Select date and travelers
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotal€450
Your trip at a glance
Your trip at a glance
Start in Porto
You choose the pickup spot.
1
Aveiro
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 3 hours - admission not included





2
Coimbra
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 3 hours - admission not included





Back to Porto
We’ll take you back to your starting point.
Duration of the stops can be changed upon request after booking
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Know more about your day trip
Aveiro features colorful moliceiro boats navigating through canal networks, similar to Venice's gondolas. The city's Art Nouveau architecture, waterways, and traditional boat tours create a unique Portuguese interpretation of canal city charm.
In Aveiro, you'll see colorful boats, Art Nouveau buildings, and taste famous ovos moles pastries. Coimbra offers the historic university, Joanina Library, and medieval streets in the UNESCO World Heritage upper town. Your private guide will help you make the most of your day tour.
Founded in 1290, Coimbra University is one of Europe's oldest universities and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The institution features the stunning Joanina Library, baroque architecture, and centuries of academic tradition.
Ovos moles are traditional egg-based sweets shaped like shells and fish, originating from local convents. You can find authentic versions at Confeitaria Rossio and other traditional pastry shops throughout Aveiro's historic center.
This 18th-century baroque library houses over 250,000 ancient books in gilded rooms with frescoed ceilings. The library maintains a colony of bats to protect books from insects, creating a unique preservation system.
Aveiro is about 1 hour south of Porto, while Coimbra is approximately 1.5 hours south of Porto. The route passes through Portugal's central region, offering views of rural landscapes and traditional Portuguese towns.
Aveiro is famous for salt production and ceramic arts, while Coimbra features traditional fado music performances and academic regalia craftsmanship. Both cities maintain traditional Portuguese pottery and azulejo tile-making traditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any questions, here are the answers.Day trips offer travelers private round-trip transportation to popular sightseeing locations. One of our professional drivers will pick you up in a luxurious, climate-controlled car, take you to the site of interest, and wait for you while you explore before driving you back to your hotel.
Yes! You’re free to choose the pickup and drop-off times that work best for you. However, the time spent at the destination is fixed and cannot be changed.
Each sightseeing stop has a recommended duration that includes plenty of time to explore. However, it is possible to customize the time spent at each sightseeing stop at a later stage in the booking process to best fit your unique schedule.
Your Daytrip driver will wait for you nearby for the duration of your exploration, meaning you’ll never have to wait for your return trip transportation to arrive. Your comfort and convenience are our top priorities, and we aim to close out your day trip with a return on your schedule.
The price of a day trip does not include any entrance tickets, guided tours, or meals you may partake in at your destination. The price covers round-trip transportation in a luxury vehicle with a professional driver who can provide local insights en route.
Day trip bookings can be canceled up to 24 hours before your trip for a full refund, no strings attached. While the destination and stops are predetermined, it is possible to change your pick-up point, whether it is at your hotel or some other location within the city.
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