Dolmens near Coimbra: 4th-century BC archaeological tour

Walk among dolmens built four thousand years ago

An archaeological tour from Coimbra visiting dolmens and prehistoric structures in Fiais da Telha, Ameal and Palheira, dating to the 4th century BC. A qualified guide leads the route in English or Portuguese, with hotel pickup included from Coimbra or Viseu. The tour runs four hours and includes bottled water, photos and regional food tastings halfway through.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore archaeological monuments and nature

• Start tour
• Visit 4th century BC monuments
• See Moira's Grave
• Explore prehistoric structure

The experience

The dolmens you'll visit were built as burial monuments and places of ritual for communities living in the Beiras region thousands of years ago. The tour takes you to several of these megalithic structures, including Cova da Moira, alongside granite outcrops that shaped the stories and legends of the people who lived here. A qualified technical guide walks the route with you, explaining the archaeology and the landscape as you move between sites.

Halfway through the four-hour tour, you stop to taste regional products: local cheese, bread, wine or cured meat depending on what's in season. The guide handles all the talking. Your job is to walk the circuit, listen and eat. Transport picks you up from your hotel in Coimbra or the Viseu area and brings you back when the tour ends. You'll get bottled water throughout and photos of the day. The operator also covers personal accident and liability insurance as part of the booking.

The route follows paths and open ground between the archaeological sites. Granite outcrops and open countryside make up most of the landscape, with no steep climbs, though the terrain is uneven in places. The tour suits most fitness levels, though it is not suitable for people with mobility problems or spinal injuries.

What’s included

• The tour includes pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Coimbra or Viseu.
• a qualified guide in English or Portuguese throughout the route.
• bottled water.
• regional food tastings.
• photos of the tour.
• and personal accident and liability insurance.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 14:00

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AgesAdult (6 and older) · Under 6: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 26 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomeNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Aventuras Forte(s) - Turismo de Natureza

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or Portuguese, so choose the language you prefer at checkout. If you read Portuguese comfortably or travel with someone who does, either option works. If English is your only language, confirm the English-speaking guide when you book.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Portuguese.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly are the dolmens I'll see on this tour?

Dolmens are megalithic burial structures built in the 4th century BC by prehistoric communities in the Beiras. They consist of large stone slabs arranged to create a chamber, and they were used as places to remember and honor the dead. The tour visits several of these monuments, including Cova da Moira, along with the granite outcrops nearby that held meaning for the people who built them.

How long does the tour take and what's included in the price?

The tour runs four hours and includes pickup from your hotel in Coimbra or Viseu, a qualified guide in English or Portuguese, bottled water, photos of the tour, regional food tastings halfway through, and personal accident and liability insurance.

Do I need any special fitness level or experience to do this tour?

The tour suits all physical fitness levels and requires no climbing experience. The route follows paths and open ground between the archaeological sites. It is not suitable for people with mobility problems or spinal injuries, and the operator does not recommend it for travelers with back or spine conditions.

What kind of regional products will I taste during the tour?

The operator includes local regional food tastings halfway through the tour, though the specific items depend on what is available in season. These are typically local cheeses, breads, wines or cured meats from the Beiras region.