Coimbra Best Of: Private walking tour with tickets
Description
Coimbra is known as the city of students because it has the oldest Portuguese university, founded in the 13th century, built next to the old royal palace and attached to the old Roman forum, as if emulating the ancient acropolis of classical knowledge in Athens. The academic traditions merge perfectly with the legends and traditions of Portugal’s almost millennia-old history, where the stories of bloody battles and tragic loves seem serene when you gaze at the peaceful Mondego River, which runs through the city and Portugal. Discover the main attractions of this amazing city, on this private tour by former students of the University of Coimbra.
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Itinerary
Get to know the ancient academic traditions and practices of the University of Coimbra, with a guided tour of the main monuments, such as joanine library, s. miguel church and the royal palace, of this century-old institution, in the company of a former student of the university.
Discover one of the oldest Romanesque cathedrals in the world, whose origins date back to the Crusades and the dawn of Portuguese nationality. Be amazed by the artistic heritage inside this unique monument and by the gloomy cloisters, where stories will be told that go back to the foundation of the city of Coimbra.
Explore some of Coimbra's best-known medieval streets while your guide explains the specificities of local traditions, such as pottery, Coimbra's fado and other surprises, including a surprising defensive door of the old medieval city.
The guide will show you the first Portuguese royal pantheon, where the first two kings of Portugal are buried, and talk about the ancient formation of the kingdom of Portugal, one of the oldest countries in the world, with 900 years of history, and the oldest nation state in Europe, with the oldest borders. Marvel at the monastery's sacred art treasures and be amazed at the number of relics of Catholic saints that this place of worship holds.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(6)
Excellent experience with knowledgable and mindful guide. Not cheap but worth it, especially if you have come all this way.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are very happy to be part of your best memories on this trip to Coimbra. We also do private tours in Tomar and Évora. Best wishes for you and your family.
Amazing tour! Would highly recommend. Our tour guide was super friendly and knowledgeable. Must see tour.
Ricardo m,Manager Publicada em:3 de jun. de 2025 Thank you so much for your kind words. We are very happy to be part of your best memories on this trip to Coimbra. We also do private tours in Tomar and Évora. Best wishes for you and your
Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and attentive to our interests and questions. He is a historian and told very interesting and colorful stories about the city, historical figures and sites. We were highly entertained.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are very happy to be part of your best memories on this trip to Coimbra. We also do private tours in Tomar and Évora. Best wishes for you and your family.
Mariana is an excellent guide. Her extensive knowledge of history and arts helped integrate everything we saw. There is so much benefit to having someone explain everything you are looking at and then some.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are very happy to be part of your best memories on this trip to Coimbra. We also do private tours in Tomar and Évora. Best wishes for you and your family.
Bruno did a fantastic job of giving us an in depth view of the history of the city it was wonderful. The tours of the churches, the history of the inquisition, university, and the sweets we were treated to were all fantastic.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are very happy to be part of your best memories on this trip to Coimbra. Best wishes for you and your family.
The experience with the Coimbra Cultural Experience was wonderful. The guide was very competent and the company very professional.Felicities
Obrigado pelas suas palavras. Desejos das melhores felicidades.
