Serra da Lousa and Aldeias do Xisto Trip from Coimbra

Very interesting. Beautiful villages.

Agustín Cesar

The beautiful Serra da Lousa awaits you on this fantastic trip from Coimbra. You will enjoy the wonderful rural environment of the Sixto Villages and the medieval history of the Castle of Arouce.

Details

Duration

4 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English–speaking guide
Transport by air–conditioned minibus
Entrance fees
Water

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Meeting point

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Reviews of our customers

9.5

Exceptional 133 Travelers·20 reviews

September 15, 2026
Agustín Cesar Garcia
Spain
Very interesting. Beautiful villages.
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June 21, 2026
Eugenia
Mexico
Very good experience, very beautiful views.
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September 3, 2025
Juan Sebastian Ezquerecocha Ruiz
Salamanca, Spain
Five stars, both for the tour and for Xavier the guide. 100% recommended. Thank you.
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May 3, 2025
Margarita
Spain
The excursion was great and with an excellent guide, Pedro, who showed us a mountain range that we didn't know about, with some towns worth seeing.
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January 3, 2025
Juan Alapont Vidre
Spain
It was a very interesting excursion to see such beautiful and primitive places. The driver was very kind and courteous. Excellent. A recommended excur...
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October 24, 2024
Efraín Flores Acosta
Toa Alta, Puerto Rico, No Eeuu, United States
Javier took us to see three stone villages in the Serra de Lousã. The beauty of the mountain and the charm of the villages make this walk a pleasant e...
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July 9, 2024
Renata
São Paulo, Brazil
Wonderful! Both the tour of the villages and the guide were exceptional!
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October 21, 2023
Tatiana Vieira De Moraes
Coimbra, Portugal
Exceeded my expectations! A very pleasant and enriching excursion guided by the impeccable guide Xavier.
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September 4, 2023
Anónimo
Spain
A very nice tour, some beautiful towns and the guide was very friendly and had excellent explanations.
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November 22, 2021
Anonymous
United Kingdom
Xavier was a great guide! We walked around 3 villages in the half day tour, they are very beautiful and gave a us a good glimpse of the feeling of the...
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Tour Details

At the scheduled time, we'll meet at the Hotel Astoria in Coimbra. Once everyone’s ready, we'll set off on this excursion into the natural landscapes and villages of Portugal’s Central System mountain range. Ready? Let’s go!

First, we'll head to Serra de Lousã by bus. We'll start at the small village of Cerdeira, in the heart of the mountains. This spot has been perfectly reconstructed with pretty houses that blend into the natural landscape thanks to the shale stones, clay, and brown wood with which they were built.

Then we'll visit some of the villages of Xisto, like Candal. Hidden within the mountains on a south-facing hill, we'll wander through its picturesque streets uphill and enjoy the best scenic views of the valley from a viewpoint. Your efforts will be worth it!

We'll also stop at the village of Talasnal, the biggest and best-preserved village. There, we'll lose ourselves among slate houses, oaks, cork trees, and tiny cobblestone streets and paths that will transport you to a dream-like world.

Finally, we'll return to the hotels in Coimbra after a day exploring a beautiful wilderness in rural Portugal.

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Tour Details

Finally, we'll return to the hotels in Coimbra after a day exploring a beautiful wilderness in rural Portugal.

Serra da Lousa and Aldeias do Xisto Trip