Private Best of Porto, Aveiro and Coimbra walking tours (from Porto by train)

Itinerary

Day 1: Porto city walking tour

Stop At: Sao Bento Railway Station, Praca Almeida Garrett, Porto 4000-069 Portugal
Learn about the blue tile decorations, the railway start in Portugal and the Country's Foundation,
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral), Terreiro Se, Porto 4050-573 Portugal
Learn about the Moorish presence in the city, the Inquisition and the Jewish community of Porto
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Ribeira Square, Praca Ribeira 1, Porto 4050-513 Portugal
Learn about the Roman foundation of the city and Gustave Eiffel presence in Portugal when designing the iron Bridges of D. Luis and D. Maria Pia
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Palacio da Bolsa, Rua Ferreira Borges S/N, Porto 4050-253 Portugal
Learn about this Portuguese "world trade center" foundation and the lost Portuguese Empire.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Igreja de Sao Pedro dos Clerigos, Rua Sao Filipe Neri, Porto 4050-546 Portugal
Learn about the Inquisition extinguishing in Portugal and its consequences, directly related with this tower and church.
Duration: 15 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Aveiro Walking Tour (from Porto by train)

Stop At: Aveiro Railway Station, Largo da Estacao, Aveiro 3800-179 Portugal
Learn About Salazar (the Portuguese Dictator) and its influence in the Country's economy and the railway expansion.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Ria de Aveiro, Aveiro Portugal
Visit the Fish Market and learn about the importance of Aveiro to the Portuguese codfish industry.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Cattedrale di Aveiro, Rua Batalhao Cacadores Dez, 67, Aveiro 3810-064 Portugal
Learn about the Religious Orders and their importance to the city's growth as well as about their extinction.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Museu de Aveiro, Avenida Santa Joana Princesa Convento de Jesus, Aveiro 3810-329 Portugal
Learn about the importance of this big Convent (currently the city's museum) and the legend of the Portuguese Royal Princess who lived and died here.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Parque Infante D. Pedro, Avenida de Artur Ravara, Aveiro 3810-096 Portugal
After walking the city center, finish your tour in delight with a relaxing local food tasting pick-nick at this beautiful city park (subjected to weather conditions).
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Canal Central de Aveiro, R. Joao Mendonca, Aveiro 3800-202 Portugal
Learn about the importance of Aveiro salt industry for the country's economy, its lagoon and its traditional activities which included the creation of "Moliceiro" boats, during a relaxing "Moliceiro" trip though the city's water canals (optional).
Duration: 45 minutes

Meals included:
• Lunch: A light snacks lunch just to taste some samples of Aveiro typical gastronomy and wine.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: Coimbra Walking Tour (from Porto by train)

Stop At: Igreja e Mosteiro da Santa Cruz, Praca 8 de Maio, Coimbra 3001-801 Portugal
Learn about this important Monastery, related to the Country's foundation and visit our first 2 kings Royal Pantheon.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Patio da Inquisicao, Rua Pedro Rocha, Coimbra 3000-330 Portugal
Learn about the Inquisition in Portugal and its influence on the city's population.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: University of Coimbra, Paco das Escolas, Coimbra 3000-240 Portugal
Learn about this oldest University in Portugal and visit its amazing "Joannine" Library along with its historical foundation building.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Sao Sebastiao Aqueduct, Praca Joao Paulo II, Coimbra 3000-227 Portugal
Learn about the Roman influence in the city and its contribution for the city's development and growth.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Se Nova Catedral de Coimbra, Largo da Feira dos Estudantes, Coimbra 3600-213 Portugal
Learn about the Jesuits and the origins of Coimbra University.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Old Cathedral of Coimbra (Se Velha de Coimbra), Coimbra Portugal
Learn about the conquest of Coimbra to the Moors, by our first king and how this city became the first capital of Portugal.
Duration: 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.