Private Tour
Schist Villages at Lousa Mountain
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
The Veado Verde / Green Deer challenges you to live an experience in the
Lousa Mountain. Come with us and visit the beautiful and picturesque Schist Villages of Lousa Mountain. We will pass thru forests of pines, chestnut trees, oaks and beeches where we can find deer, wild boars, foxes and squirrels. It´s a wonderful and rewarding experience that includes offroad activities, hiking and visiting the shale villages. It's a 4 hour tour (or 8 hour tour) with Coimbra as the pickup point. Get ready, the beauty of this mountain will leave you amazed!
IMPORTANT: Feel safe, we have the "Clean & Safe" seal from Turismo de Portugal!
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
A maximum of 10 people per booking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
One souvenir photo
Binoculars
Driver/guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
Professional photographer guide
Meals as per itinerary (L=lunch, D=dinner) are optional and paid separately on site.
All activities
Transport by private vehicle
Food and drinks, unless specified
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Cerdeira is a magical place. At the entrance to the village, a small bridge leads us to a handful of houses peeping through the foliage. It seems like we are crossing the portal to a fantasy world. Everything appears perfect in this deeply romantic setting. The slate path points the way to a spring hidden among lush vegetation. Between steep slopes rent by watercourses tumbling down from higher up, Cerdeira nestles in the most bucolic of surroundings. This is a village that art and creativity have helped to refound. Indeed, at certain times of the year, the village becomes alive with events that combine art and botany.
Benefiting from the ease of access provided by the National Highway, Candal is generally regarded as the most developed of the mountain villages and is one of the most visited. Its inhabitants are used to being joined by holiday and weekend visitors who flock here in search of pure air and good company.
Options
Afternoon Tour
Optional: Hotel, Hostel or Guest House paid locally.
Duration: 4 hours
Optional: Pic-nic or restaurant paid locally
4WD Toyota LandCruiser
Afternoon tour: Come with us and live an unforgettable experience in Lousa mountain visiting the schist villages !
Pickup included
Morning Tour
Optional: Hotel, Hostel or Guest House paid locally.
Duration: 4 hours
Optional: Pic-nic or restaurant paid locally
4WD Toyota LandCruiser
Morning tour: Come with us and live an unforgettable experience in Lousa mountain visiting the schist villages !
Pickup included
Full Day Tour
Optional: Hotel, Hostel or Guest House paid locally.
Duration: 8 hours
Optional: Pic-nic or restaurant paid locally.
4WD Toyota LandCruiser
Full day tour: Come with us and live an unforgettable experience in Lousa mountain visiting the schist villages !
Pickup included
Reviews
121 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nice tour
JeanPhilippe B,
Jun 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00Alfredo was a nice guide. He has been an excellent driver and we felt we could trust him to drive us around the mountain. Super friendly and had plenty if information to share. I would recommend.
Nice views but bad guide/driver
kimheyden,
Apr 21, 2025
- Viator
3.00Tour guide was terrible and a dangerous driver, but the villages and mountains vista views were enjoyable.
This was a great tour....
Fatima F,
Apr 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was a great tour. Something very different to do while in Portugal. Beautiful views while high in the mountains.
Book it now!
Andrew M,
Apr 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great personal experience with my tour Guide Alfredo, it was just me and him for the entire trip. It was such a a calming feeling walking around in the Schist Villages. It was my favorite tour during my stay in Portugal, it felt like I was being showed around by a friend I've known for awhile and all of the locals would come to us and chat like I was a friendly visitor. He also drove me on some off roads to a restaurant for lunch which was remarkable, we had local Chanfana and wine. Overall I would recommend this tour, I was really satisfied that I booked it.
Despite rainy weather...
Peggy E,
Apr 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Despite rainy weather really enjoyed this tour. Our guide was very good and knowledgeable. Definitely recommend him.
Related Experiences
Operated by Veado Verde / Green Deer