6 Coimbra Day Trips from Lisbon to Build a Day Around

1.Lisbon to Porto Up To 5 Stops Óbidos Nazaré Fátima Coimbra Aveiro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $604Our pick

Ride from Lisbon to Porto in a private car or minivan with guides such as Rodrigo, Antonio, João, or Joel. Stop in medieval Óbidos, coastal Nazaré, holy Fátima, university town Coimbra, and canal-lined Aveiro. Hotel pickup, luggage transport, WiFi, water, fuel, and tolls are included.

“Our driver was great and very knowledgeable about the places we went to. We really appreciated the flexibility to modify the stops to sit out interests. He was very patient as well, letting us take in everything we wanted.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 3 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $217

Travel from Lisbon to Porto in a private, air-conditioned car or van with an English-speaking driver. Choose your stops from Óbidos, Nazaré, Fátima, Coimbra, Tomar, and Aveiro. Expect free time to explore, with guides such as Mario, Luis, Vasco Praça, and Jose Da Silva sometimes adding useful local context.

“Obidos was fabulous! Cherry liqueur in the chocolate cups are a must. Luis was wonderful. He was so kind and helpful. His knowledge of all the towns was incredible.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 25 reviews · from $227

Travel from Lisbon or Sintra to Porto in a private, air-conditioned car or van with Wi-Fi. Choose stops in Óbidos, Nazaré, Fátima, Coimbra, or Aveiro, then explore independently. Drivers such as Mario, Luis, and Joao can adjust timing to suit your day.

“Joao was wonderful. Our ride was very comfortable. All the stops are up to us as far as how much time we wanted to explore. I highly recommend his service.”

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4.6-Day North Portugal Tour: Porto, Braga, Fátima, Coimbra, Guimaraes, Aveiro and Batalha, from Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 12 reviews · from $0

Travel from Lisbon by air-conditioned coach on a six-day route through Portugal’s historic north. Visit Porto, Coimbra, Fátima, Braga, Guimarães, Aveiro, Tomar, and more, with five hotel nights, breakfasts, a guide, and a Porto port-wine tasting included. Guide assignments may vary, with Cristina and Ana named on past departures.

“I recently had the best travel experience of the entirety of my travel experiences. This was in large part due to the six-day tour, (through Porto, Braga, Fátima, Coimbra, Guimaraes, Aveiro and Batalha, from Lisbon) led by Christina. Prior to this tour, with one single exception, I Read more”

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5.COIMBRA and AVEIRO

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 10 hours · from $93Best value

Travel from Lisbon to Aveiro and Coimbra in a comfortable car or van with a local guide. Ride a traditional moliceiro, taste ovos moles, visit Coimbra’s Joanina Library and Old Cathedral, and enjoy free time in both historic cities. Guides may include Gabriel or Guilherme.

“Que dia maravilhoso, Aveiro uma graça e o passrio de gôndola um charme. Coimbra é Imperdívei a biblioteca da Universidade de Coimbra é fabulosa, rica em detalhes e te transporta ao passado. O guia Guilherme nota dez muito atencioso.”

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6.Aveiro and Coimbra Food Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 12 hours · from $331

Spend 12 hours with a private guide visiting Aveiro’s canals, Costa Nova or city monuments, Mealhada’s famous suckling pig restaurants, and Coimbra’s university, cathedrals, towers, and monasteries. Lunch and the boat ride are included, but monument entry fees are extra.

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