Schist Villages & Castles: Coimbra's Hidden Gems

Explore Schist Villages and Medieval Castles near Coimbra. Uncover hidden treasures, rich history, and stunning landscapes on this immersive private tour.

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Lousa Castle - The journey begins at this intriguing castle, whose unique location captivates all who visit. Guests will explore the castle, uncover its historical significance, and hear enduring legends that continue to capture the popular imagination.
  • Aldeias do Xisto - These villages provide an authentic and captivating experience,…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Inclusive tourism guide
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Embark on a day trip from Coimbra to uncover the rich history and heritage of the area. Visit some of the region’s most picturesque Schist Villages and explore two of its most significant castles. This private tour offers a chance to discover the hidden gems around Coimbra, true treasures that reveal the area’s past. Wander through the Villages, immerse…

Location
Estação Coimbra B
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Cheryl_b
Aug 26, 2025
Monica and the Schist Village tour - Monica is a very sweet person, we enjoyed spending the day with her. And she has a great deal of knowledge about the area. She was easily able to change the tour just a bit due to fires in some of the villages we were to visit, as she wanted to make sure we had a memorable tour. Wishing you all the best! Cheryl B.
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E8767wksarahc
Aug 10, 2025
The Perfect Day Trip - Mónica was amazing - I learned so much on this tour. She was professional, kind, thoughtful of my experience, and so knowledgeable of the areas we visited. This was highlight of my whole Portugal trip! I would absolutely recommend and even return for another visit. Thank you, Mónica!
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Mobile48887688841
Aug 6, 2025
Extra visits - I loved it!!! A Different Experience, Off That Third Party Beaten I strongly advise anyone wanting to discover a more authentic side of the country and closer to the lives of the gents
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Explorer57564940672
Jul 3, 2025
Awesome day with Monica. - Monica's knowledge and enthusiasm made this one of the most interesting and enjoyable tours we've been on Especially the cooling river pool swim when the temp was 40C. A great experience.
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Inspire19549675371
Jun 4, 2025
Wonderful Tour - Monica was a wonderful guide to the villages and mountains. She had a lot of interesting stories and we had good conversations about the history of Portugal and the places we visited. It was clear that she loves the places and that made the Tour really amazing. I would recomend travelling with Monica!
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Tom
May 15, 2025
Unmissable Schists Remote Lifestyles and Villages - Wow. Monica was informative, professional, fun and passionate about Schists Villages and the people who live their isolated lives here. A great tour.
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Ronja
May 15, 2025
Highly recommended to anyone looking for an authentic and memorable experience! - I had a truly wonderful time on the Slate Villages and Medieval Castles tour! The experience was not only beautiful and fascinating, but also incredibly enriching. My guide was such a lovely and kind person – very knowledgeable and passionate about the region and its history. She shared so many interesting facts and stories that really brought the places to life.
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333helenf
May 14, 2025
The Real Portugal - From the moment Monica came to pick me up to her returning me to my accommodation, I felt like I had spent time with a friend, cousin or niece rather than a tour guide. Visiting some Schist Villages was definitely on my bucket list & Monica's guided tour ticked the list again & again. It was by far the most personal trip I have done. Just the two of us, we visited 4 villages from Coimbra, with a highlight being our chat with Monica's friend who moved to live in one of the villages many years ago. The histories of these communities were fascinating & revealed something of 'the real Portugal', as Monica says. The pace was easy & I found the walking v manageable. I really appreciated Monica taking photos of me along the way. V thoughtful. I would say that this tour is unmissable.
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Katryna2015
May 6, 2025
A unique day out with an excellent guide - This was one of the best things we did during our 10 days in Portugal. This unique natural and built landscape was thoughtfully presented by Monica, who clearly knows and loves the area. I'd recommend hiring a guide just to do the driving, but it was particularly special to get a local perspective on the history of this beautiful region. Monica was very mindful of going at a pace we could handle and making sure we were comfortable the whole time. Highly recommend!
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Sarahkatryn_a
May 6, 2025
A great day out! - This was one of the best things we did during our 10 days in Portugal. This unique natural and built landscape was thoughtfully presented by Monica, who clearly knows and loves the area. I'd recommend hiring a guide just to do the driving, but it was particularly special to get a local perspective on the history of this beautiful region.
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up to 4 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).