Schist Villages of Lousã Mountain: Artistic and Natural Rewards in a Half-Day Tour from Coimbra

Embark on a half-day tour from Coimbra to explore the Schist Villages of Lousã Mountain. Immerse yourself in the artistic inspiration and natural beauty of these small villages nestled in the mountains.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cerdeira - The Schist Village of Cerdeira, right in the heart of the mountains, distinguished by its natural beauty. It is a place of artistic inspiration based on the School of Arts and Crafts that promote art and creativity in line with the silence and the surrounding natural wealth. Perfectly rebuilt with houses integrated into the landscape,…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges included
  • Professional driver/guide
  • Comfortable transport in an air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Travel to the Schist Villages of Serra da Lousã, a group of small villages of shepherds spread across the mountains.
The visit begins at the Village of Cerdeira, right in the heart of the mountains. It is a place of artistic inspiration based on the School of Arts and Crafts that promote art and creativity in line with the silence and the surrounding…

Location
Av. Emídio Navarro 21
Avenida Emídio Navarro
In front of Astória Hotel
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Michael_h
Oct 6, 2024
Schist village tour was the highlight of our visit to Portugal - Xavier’s knowledge, experience and ability to communicate were all quite remarkable. He tailored his narrative to our questions & specific interests. He explained not only the history , but the unique cultural importance of the Schist villages to us.
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Debra_m
Oct 5, 2024
Definitely worth the climb !!! - This was a highlight of our trip. We loved getting out in the country, seeing the views & step climbing up the wazoo !!
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Trevortrotter
Sep 20, 2024
A great half day out. - The Schist villages are fascinating and the landscape beautiful and restful. Xavier was a great guide. Very knowledgeable about the history, engaging and attentive to our needs and wishes. We can highly recommend this tour.
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Jill_e
Sep 17, 2024
A Unique Experience - We enjoyed spending the morning with Pedro exploring the three Schist Villages. These villages are unique and very interesting. Pedro was an excellent tour guide providing us with lots of information. He was a careful driving on the mountain roads. Thank you Pedro. We highly recommend visiting these Schist villages.
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Sharon_s
Sep 6, 2024
Simply amazing to see ancient Schist Villages! - The entire experience was incredible not just one thing! And to have a private tour guide who knows the area and can drive the very narrow mountains was priceless!! Xavier was so kind and knowledgeable, id book a tour with him any day of the week!
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O2491lfmartaf
Aug 4, 2024
XISTOvilhosa Experience - We would like to express our sincere thanks to Xavier for the excellent service provided during our visit to the three Villages of Shisto (Cerdeira, Candal and Talasnal) in Lousã. His deep understanding of local history and culture, combined with his professionalism, sympathy and great sense of humor, made our experience truly unforgettable! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and for guiding us through these charming places! We strongly recommend your services to all those who wish to explore the region in an authentic and enriching way...
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Mary_d
Oct 2, 2024
Long and arduous climb - Our guide was great-he knew a lot about the sites. What makes me less likely to refer this tour to someone else is first of all the difficulty of the climbs. Secondly, since the properties we toured had been mostly renovated, it didn't give us a true glimpse of the villages during medieval times.
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Supermax1971
Sep 22, 2024
Pretty villages - The villages themselves are beautiful. Be prepared for lots of steep hills and climbing. You will see about 3 of the 27 villages. I feel this is a trip you could do by yourself. Wonderful viewpoints from the top of the mountain
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Savvygourmande
Sep 21, 2024
Country living in a harsh landscape - Great way to see the mountain forest with a purpose. The buildings are artistically assembled and lovingly maintained thanks to government initiative and touristic visitation.
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Carolyn_n
Jul 27, 2024
A different experience - Pedro was informative and very nice. It was an interesting afternoon. He showed us around the villages and answered our questions. It was not what I had expected but an interesting afternoon.
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