Private tour in Coimbra Sara C

Pricing Details
Base cost of tour
  • $ 252 USD
Per person cost
  • 6 USD
Explanation
Entrance at the National Woods of Bussaco

Bussaco Forest & Palace w/ transportation from Coimbra

Tour #515338
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Pricing Details
Base cost of tour
Per person cost
  • 6 USD
Explanation
Entrance at the National Woods of Bussaco

Includes all fees

Book with a 20% deposit

up to 6 people

4 hours

Private transportation

Party size:

1

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Overview of your Coimbra tour:

Competing with Sintra as one of the most charming places in Portugal, Bussaco (or Buçaco) is a treasure located in the country's central region, only 30 minutes away from Coimbra! Bussaco's National Forest is a Protected Area planted by the Order of the "Carmelitas Descalços", to whom these lands had been granted - at the beginning of the 17th Century - in order for them to build a spiritual retreat that included a convent. In 1888, the Portuguese Crown initiated the construction of a Royal Palace at the same location as the convent, which had to be partially demolished in order to make way for the newer Neo-Manuelino styled building. During this tour we will contemplate the beauty of this site while walking along one of the many trails of Bussaco's National Forest. After arriving at our destination we will learn about the existing buildings and its history as well as the local flora and fauna!

Your Coimbra tour itinerary

During this tour we will pass by Luso, the place with the most famous spring/fountain of Portugal! While driving up the mountain we will have a clear view of the plains and mountains nearby. . . that extend all the way to the ocean. I'll park near the Gates and Walls of Bussaco National Forest and then we'll walk uphill while observing the Houses of the Forest - Cold Fountain - Valley of the Ferns - Gardens of the Palace - Convent of the Barefoot Carmelites - Palace of Bussaco! We will be able to make a short stop here for a coffee/pastry, as well as shopping (only if you wish to take a little bit of the mountain with you!) before we walk down the hill and head back home!

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Transportation Details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Sedan

I use a Dacia Lodgy Stepway car from May 2016, with air conditioning and capacity for a maximum of 6 participants. If you wish me to use a different car, please let me know.

What's included
  • Other: Stop for a coffee and a pastry; entrances to the protected area of the park (5€/vehicle).
  • Private Guide
  • Private Transportation
What's extra
  • Other: Personal expenses. Handicraft and other gifts; any change in the route requested by the client on the go
  • Food Drinks Snacks
  • Tickets: Clients can buy the tickets with the help of the guide, upon arrival at the ticket office
Meeting location

Coimbra, Coimbra District, Portugal

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  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories

Museums

History

City Highlights

Nature Wildlife And Safaris

Layover

Languages
Fluent

Portuguese

Fluent

English

Conversational

Spanish

Basic

Italian

Basic

German

Basic

French

Activity level
Light
Accessibility

Kid Friendly

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    Includes all fees

    Book with a 20% deposit

    Size:

    up to 6 people

    Duration:

    4 hours

    Transportation:

    Private transportation

    Party size:

    1

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    Includes all fees

    Book with a 20% deposit

    Size:

    up to 6 people

    Duration:

    4 hours

    Transportation:

    Private transportation

    Party size:

    1

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    View our cancellation policy

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