Coimbra Tours
Schist Villages at Lousa Mountain
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Schist Villages at Lousa Mountain

By Veado Verde / Green Deer
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Ages 3-99
Duration: 4h
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
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  • All activities
  • Driver/guide
  • One souvenir photo
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
  • Meals as per itinerary (L=lunch, D=dinner) are optional and paid separately on site.
  • Professional photographer guide
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Binoculars
What's not included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • Largo da Portagem, 3000-337 Coimbra, Portugal
    Green 4x4 vehicle with logo.
Pickup details
  • We pickup from most of the hotels in central Coimbra, Lousã, Miranda do Corvo, Condeixa-a-Nova and Penela if parking is available. We pickup clients for an additional fee (5€...15€) and also from other locations.
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Infant seats available
      • Service animals allowed
      • Near public transportation
      • Not wheelchair accessible
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 89658P2

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Most travellers can participate
      • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
      • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
      • A maximum of 10 people per booking
      • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
      • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 89658P2

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      About the operator
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      • Veado Verde / Green Deer
        184
        Coimbra, Portugal
        Joined in August 2018
      • anthonyrT3125FG
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Awesome experience and guide!
        Visiting Conimbriga was an unforgettable experience. Our guide, Alfredo, was a very knowledgeable guide and added a lot of context and value to the ruins! I highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in Roman history!
        Written 3 September 2024
      • estelleleslie
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing Roman Ruins
        We were picked up at the hotel by Green Deer tour. Our host was fantastic. He drove us out to the Roman ruins. He brought history alive. We couldn’t believe how large the site was ( with more to be excavated. ) He was so knowledgeable and we had a very enjoyable and interesting day !
        Written 12 August 2024
      • Paradise61499224692
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Fantastic
        Fun and exciting. The guide was very experienced in the region and took us to many under the radar locations. Lots of sightseeing and wildlife around the area, which is not crowded with tourists. Lovely restaurant as well. Definetly recommend.
        Written 26 May 2024
      • David F
        0 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Definitely worth it
        Our guide was very knowledgeable about the ruins, which were fascinating. My wife and I both studied Latin, and therefore Rome, but to actually see it was beyond words. The fountain was amazing. We could have done with less museum.
        Written 17 April 2024
      • alexbL6911NP
        0 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great experience but misleading about museum fares
        The tour was amazing and the guide was very knowledgeable! I would have given it a five but some things were misleading. The description didn’t say that the museum fares were excluded, which made us think they were included. Also we didn’t receive a souvenir photo unless the description meant the guide taking our photo using our own phones. It was unclear. Lastly it was a small thing but I feel like the guide could have paid the 50 cents for the fountains at the House of the Fountains.
        Written 4 April 2024
      • Martha S
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Tour of Roman Ruins
        This tour was amazing!!! Don’t miss out on this trip. A visit to Coimbra is not complete without a visit to the Roman ruins!! Our guide was Alfredo and he was extremely knowledgeable of the area and history, very friendly, was able to answer all of our questions and gave us just the right amount of time at each of the stops. Thanks for the great tour. Martha and Bill
        Written 8 November 2023
      • laynettee
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazingly well preserved ancient ruins. Great guide. Worth every penny.
        Alfredo was a wonderful guide - very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the history of the Romans in what is now Portugal. Despite foul weather, we had an unforgettable experience and learned a great deal. Conimbriga knocked our socks off!
        Written 26 October 2023
      • GrandTour746676
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Must visit for Roman history buffs.
        Alfredo and his tour was outstanding! The tour was conducted in the rain and there wasn’t a place we missed. He knows his history and was proud to share the Roman history of Portugal. Alfredo is personable, funny, knowledgeable and informative. Coimbriga is outstanding. We have visited several other Roman sites in Italy, Spain and Portugal and found this one exceptional. It’s a small group (max of 4) in a 4x4 vehicle. Very fun, quick drive between the sites that includes interactive museums that Alfredo walks you through and explains history. We highly recommend this tour for those of you who have great interest in “the Empire.”
        Written 24 October 2023
      • E7454QIsueh
        0 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Enjoying forest views and nature
        Had a lovely experience in Lousa mount looking for wildlife. Lucky enough to spotted a wild boar with young, a red deer, doe, fawn and bucks. Visited a schist village.
        Written 15 September 2023
      • 342star
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Absolutely amazing! Thank you!
        We had an exceptionally great time on our trip! Our guides were awesome and very knowledgeable about the area! They took through the mountains and we saw deer and wild boar! Very exciting. Then they took us to a shale village. What a wonderful experience!thanks you, we will recommend this trip to others!
        Written 12 September 2023
      • Holly F
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        So great to have a knowledgeable guide—fabulous tour of an ancient site.
        Alfredo was very knowledgeable and fun to spend the day with. We (small group of 3 people) also had time to explore on our own somewhat. Great trip. Highly recommend.
        Written 11 September 2023
      • chrisnS6139IV
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Roman Ruins
        A comprehensive understanding of Roman occupation in the area was gained from this experience. The time spent at each part of this tour was well paced.
        Written 10 September 2023
      • 938bill
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Conimbriga excursion from Coimbra
        Great experience. Informative dive into Portugal's Roman history. Museum very nicely done. Alfredo knowledgeable about the area.
        Written 2 September 2023
      • Freedom51457004089
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Informative trip with great guide.
        We had very interesting trip. Alfredo gave us lots of information about roman history. This excursion is worth the time and money. Alfredo is a wonderful tour guide. We highly recommend this trip.
        Written 5 August 2023
      • Freedom51457004089
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Mysterious morning.
        Our tour started early. We saw a lot of deers. Alfredo drove us all over Mount Lousa to look for the deer. It was fogy morning so animals looked mysterious between the trees. Very pleasant morning and very much recommended trip.
        Written 26 July 2023
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      praks12
      Brisbane, Australia55 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Dec 2021
      We throughly enjoyed this tour to the Schist villages. Alfredo was the perfect guide, providing knowledge when needed, flexibility and offering us time to explore alone. We also got to stop at some view points on the road for photos and drove through the forests and were privileged to see a deer. We were able to see and enjoy more than we expected and highly recommend this tour. Thank you Alfredo.
      Written 1 December 2021
      This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
      Thank you for your nice review. The Lousa Mountain and its schist villages are really fantastic and I enjoyed this tour with you very much. You will always be welcome...!
      Written 2 December 2021
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Bin L
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Dec 2019
      Alfredo is a very passionate and knowledgeable guide. We had a pleasant afternoon into the Lousã Mountains. He showed me the beauties of Schist Villages and also drove to the foot of wind turbines. He knows the plants, animals, and history of the area by heart and doesn't hesitate to share his love of the region to the guest. The tour is very affordable and comfortable. Highly recommended to anyone who enjoys local history and nature environment.
      Written 28 January 2020
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      Thank you very much for your nice review, Bin. The Lousa Mountain and the schist villages are amazing and with a lot to see. I really enjoyed having you on the tour. You will always be welcome!
      Written 29 January 2020
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      Kokatako
      Los Angeles, CA14 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Highly recommend! Fascinating place with such an interesting history. What’s more is that the guide, Alfredo holds a wealth of knowledge about the area because he’s spent years visiting and exploring these mountains. He’s also easy going, friendly and a safe and responsible driver. I feel lucky to have had this experience.
      Written 11 November 2022
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      Thank you for your nice review. I'm glad you enjoyed the tour and that wonderful mountain with it's schist villages. You are right, it's a unique experience...!!!
      Written 15 November 2022
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      RangeRovers19
      Toowoomba, Australia176 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Sept 2022 • Couples
      Alfredo from Green Deer Tours took us around yesterday. We had a wonderful time! Alfredo explained about the history of the villages and how they have been rebuilt and used today.

      He picked us up from Coimbra for a full eight hours and drove all over the mountains during the day's tour. We learnt about each village, saw houses being rebuilt, looked for deer, took pictures on a swing, and ate a delicious lunch.(try the goat stew)

      Alfredo was a safe driver and conversation flowed easily in English. We enjoyed learning more about Portugal. We highly recommend him for this tour.
      Written 23 September 2022
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      Thank you for your nice review. The Schist Villages are really very beatiful and unique. It was a pleasure to show you more about the interior of Portugal.
      Written 6 October 2022
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      Mary4573
      Noosaville, Australia204 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jul 2023 • Couples
      We are very glad we decided to do a tour of the Schist villages during our stay in Coimbra. Our guide, Alfredo, shared his knowledge and love of the mountains with us as we visited these unique villages made from shale. A pleasant change to get away from the city and experience nature.
      I also enjoyed tasting the wine made from the Medronho fruit - delicioso! The tour was a great experience and one I would highly recommend.
      Written 6 July 2023
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      Thank you for your nice review and recommendation. Visiting the schist villages at Lousa Mountain is certainly a must you are at Coimbra region...!
      Written 11 July 2023
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      doogieluxembourg
      Luxembourg20 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Apr 2022 • Family
      Confortable private tour in a jeep in a wonderful part of portugal. The guide was a very pleasant and cultivated person with passion for the natural beauties of this region. He explained a lot and made amazing pictures of us.
      Written 11 April 2022
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      Thank you for your nice review. Lousã Mountain is indeed a very beautiful mountain with its very pictoresc schist villages. You will always welcome...!!!
      Written 12 April 2022
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Ani U
      Florida19 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Enjoyed the beauty of the landscape and the history of the 400-year-old stone houses, now being restored and redesigned for living and even renting on AirB&B. Moreover, I had the privilege of spending four hours with an insightful tour guide, Alfredo, who shared his vast knowledge of history, culture, and politics in a unique and engaging way. What an opportunity for me have such a wonderful exchange of ideas in English and Spanish, I travel for hours like these!
      Written 1 September 2024
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      Thank you for your nice review. It was very nice to meet you and do this tour with you...!
      Written 6 September 2024
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      cyberwrite
      Tokyo, Japan6 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Mar 2020
      My wife and I took this tour back in March 2020, just a week before we had to leave Portugal in the oncoming pandemic. But this was the PERFECT tour for avoiding crowds! Alfredo has an all-terrain vehicle and knows the region exceptionally well. We drove around most of the day, stopping at very rural mountain sites. The views were magnificent. Even if there were no pandemic, this would still be one of the best day trips in Portugal. Mountains, nature, village walks, a chance to spot deer. This was a highlight of our three-week trip.
      Written 24 July 2020
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      Thank you for your nice review, Theron. Near Coimbra, Lousa mountain is a fantástic place. Full of wildlife, beautiful forests and amazing landscapes with the pictorest schist villages. You will always be welcome...!
      Written 25 July 2020
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      Brian and Susan C
      Pasadena, CA23 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      May 2023 • Couples
      We took this tour in March of 2023 but It seems my review posted to another site so I apologize. This is my review, a bit late unfortunately... "Alfredo was wonderful. Very knowledgeable, caring and charming. He took care of us and made certain we saw the best parts of each village while providing us an excellent history of the area and the villages. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Alfredo"
      Written 12 April 2024
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      Thank you for your nice review, Brian. No need to apologize. It was very nice to meet you and do this tour with you and Susan...!
      Written 20 April 2024
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      Stephanie Yee-K... C
      4 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Apr 2023 • Solo
      Had an amazing time, Alfredo is kind and the pick-up process and communications is perfect. We visited 3 villages with a stop for coffee, pastries, and a glass of aguardiente (strawberry brandy) and was back to coimbra center by noon. Highly recommend the trip! There is some uphill/downhill climbing.
      Written 15 April 2023
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      Thank you for your nice review. All of the things you mentioned are part of the tour and we try that everybody have a great time. About the uphill/downhill climbing, well they are mountain villages...!
      Written 16 April 2023
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