Sierra da Estrela : Mondego Walking Tour - Hidden Stories & Nature
Overview
Immerse yourself in an amazing natural landscape that hides a recent past. Listen to the stories and enjoy the adventure and excitement of Mondego Passages. Start your journey at the Caldeirão Dam Parking Park. Climb to the Miradouro do Mocho Real to enjoy the view... The adventure begins! A big challenge awaits! About five hundred wooden steps down the Mondego Valley, with the stunning Caldeirão Falls revealing its rare beauty. After crossing the old Mizarela Bridge and observing the natural sculptures, follow past the old factories and learn about the Papa's blanket. Meet the Pateiro Hydroelectric Power Station, the oldest in the Guarda, and listen to the stories of the exploration of "black gold". Cross suspended bridges and discover the mills in Ribeira dos Moinhos. Finish at the park "Videmonte" and cool down in the waters of Mondego, bring a bathing suit.
Total distance: 12 km, accumulated tilt: 600 m; Difficulty: Moderate level 2/3 of 5 - MIDE.
What's Included
- Breakfast Snack with natural and artisanal products from the region, classified as Ecofood by the UNESCO World Star Geopark. Book 48 hours in advance to guarantee availability of snacks.
- Registration with Turismo de Portugal (RNAAT): 506/2022
- Recognition by ICNF as Nature Tourism.
- Entrance ticket to the Mondego Walkways.
- Civil Liability and Personal Assistants Insurance.
- Lunch
Meeting Location
EM556-1 2
6300-165, Portugal
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
6300 Videmonte
Portugal
The Tour ends next to the "Videmonte Entrance" of the Mondego Walkways
What To Expect
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Barragem do Caldeirão
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Miradouro Mocho Real
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Cascata do caldeirão
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ponte da Mizarela
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Vila Soeiro
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Vila Soeiro
1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Levada do Pateiro
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Barragem do Pateiro
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Cascalheiras e Escombreiras do Alto Mondego
1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ribeira de Rio de Moinhos
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Passadiços do Mondego (entrada por Videmonte)
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Lunch is not included.
- Transport from the "Videmonte Entrance" back to the Caldeirão Dam parking lot is not included. Each participant will be able to contact the local Taxi service.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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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).
- Breakfast. Snack with natural and artisanal products from the region, classified as Ecofood by the UNESCO World Star Geopark. Book 48 hours in advance to guarantee availability of snacks.
- Registration with Turismo de Portugal (RNAAT): 506/2022.
- Recognition by ICNF as Nature Tourism.
- Entrance ticket to the Mondego Walkways.
- Civil Liability and Personal Assistants Insurance.
- 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 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. 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 Sierra da Estrela : Mondego Walking Tour - Hidden Stories & Nature is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Sierra da Estrela : Mondego Walking Tour – Hidden Stories & Nature 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
- BreakfastSnack with natural and artisanal products from the region, classified as Ecofood by the UNESCO World Star Geopark. Book 48 hours in advance to guarantee availability of snacks.
- Registration with Turismo de Portugal (RNAAT): 506/2022
- Recognition by ICNF as Nature Tourism.
- Entrance ticket to the Mondego Walkways.
- Civil Liability and Personal Assistants Insurance.
- Lunch
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Lunch is not included.
- Transport from the "Videmonte Entrance" back to the Caldeirão Dam parking lot is not included. Each participant will be able to contact the local Taxi service.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
