Discovering the historic village of Monsanto
Overview
Our adventures are not just made of Nature and proof of this is our visit to the historic village of Monsanto
In 1938, this was considered the most Portuguese village in Portugal and was awarded the silver rooster that it still proudly displays today on its Lucano tower.
In this village everything seems magical, its location on the slope of a granite outcrop meant that the village's inhabitants built houses using the huge boulders as part of the housing structure, often defying the laws of physics.
At the top we find the Monsanto castle which still shows its grandeur and the ingenuity of the Portuguese people who built it, also becoming known in recent years for being one of the settings for the famous series "Game of Thrones"
All of this will always be accompanied by breathtaking landscapes and unforgettable displays of nature.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Transport with collection in the Coimbra area
- Personal Accident Insurance and Liability
- Photographs of the tour
- Accompaniment by qualified technical guides all the way
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Portas de Rodao
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Aldeia historica de Monsanto
3 hours Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-115885P18
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Transport with collection in the Coimbra area.
- Personal Accident Insurance and Liability.
- Photographs of the tour.
- Accompaniment by qualified technical guides all the way.
- Lunch.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Discovering the historic village of Monsanto is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Discovering the historic village of Monsanto will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- Transport with collection in the Coimbra area
- Personal Accident Insurance and Liability
- Photographs of the tour
- Accompaniment by qualified technical guides all the way
- Lunch
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
