Private Tour of Conimbriga and Roman Heritage in Coimbra

Overview

Embark on a private exploration of the Roman remains around Coimbra with Le Veado Verde. This 4-hour circuit allows you to discover the ruins of Conimbriga, one of Portugal's most significant Roman cities, and explore its ancient traditions and customs. The itinerary includes a visit to the House of the Fountains, famous for its mosaics depicting garden scenes, mythological motifs, animals, and landscapes. You will also discover the water source and the starting point of the aqueduct in an ancient castellum. The excursion is completed by a visit to the PO.RO.S (Museum of Roman Portugal in Sicó), a multimedia and virtual space designed to enhance the understanding of Roman heritage as a complement to the ruins of Conimbriga. The activity is offered as a morning or afternoon option, aboard a climate-controlled Toyota LandCruiser 4x4. The service includes a professional photographer-guide who will provide you with a souvenir photo.

Itinerary

1. The Conimbriga aqueduct starts at Alcabideque where the original collecting basin of the spring water is still used as the local village pond. Next to the pond are the impressive ruins of a castellum which acted as a cleaning basin. After 3,5 km the water entered to the town of Conimbriga partly carried by a substructure and ending in a castellum aquae of complex structure.

   · 30 min

2. Museu PO.RO.S

   PO.RO.S – Roman Portugal Museum in Sicó is the newest museum of Condeixa municipality. It consists of a cultural project integrated in the Roman legacy tour. As a multimedia and virtual space, it works in combination with Conímbriga (closed on mondays).

   · 1 h· Admission not included

3. Museu Monográfico de Conimbriga - Museu Nacional

   Inhabited since pre-Historic times, Conímbriga was occupied by Roman troops in 139 BC and it became the prosperous capital city of the Lusitania province. In the next century, during the reign of Emperor Augustus, the urban part of the city grew. It was during this period that some of the most important buildings for everyday life in a Roman city were build such as the forum, the amphitheatre and the thermal baths. Later, a three-nave basilica was built in the town’s centre. You can also visit the Museum where several rooms will take you to everyday life at this Roman city through objects discovered after many years of excavations, its religious life, architecture manor houses and their decoration and even life at the forum.

   · 2 h· Admission not included

Pickup

Pickup or meet at the departure point.

We pickup from most of the hotels in central Coimbra, Condeixa-a-Nova and Penela if parking is available. We pickup clients for an additional fee (10€...20€) and also from other locations.

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Prams and pushchairs are accepted for babies and young children.
• Public transport is available nearby.
• Special needs child seats are available.
• The activity is suitable for all fitness levels.
• The tour operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately.
• Maximum of 10 people per booking.
• The guide may be multilingual.
• Confirmation is provided upon booking, unless booking occurs less than 168 hours before departure.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation for a full refund up to at least 24 hours before departure.

• No refund is possible for cancellations made less than 24 hours before departure.
• The activity may be cancelled in case of bad weather.

Who is it for?

• Travellers seeking a private tour in a small group (maximum 10 people).
• Families with young children (pushchairs and special seats available).
• Enthusiasts of Roman history and archaeology.
• People speaking English, Portuguese, or Spanish.

What makes it different

• Private transport in a climate-controlled Toyota LandCruiser 4x4.
• Accompanied by a professional photographer-guide with a souvenir photo included.
• Combination of an archaeological site visit and a multimedia museum (PO.RO.S).

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Product code: 89658P4

Activity offered by Veado Verde / Green Deer via Viator.