Coimbra Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide
Description
Coimbra is the home to the country’s oldest and most prestigious university, dated from 1290 which makes it also one of the oldest in the World. It's the old capital of Portugal and a riverfront city steeped in history and architecture. Discover the university tradition that inspired Harry Potter's robes and partly Hogwarts. Admire its steeply stacked historic center dates to Moorish times, with its dark cobbled lanes and monumental cathedral. “Coimbra is a lesson”, says the famous Fado song that echoes through the eras. You will find out the origins of this Portuguese famous traditional music, all in the city where the founder of the Kingdom of Portugal was born.
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Itinerary
You will learn about: The Visigothic era The Christian Reconquista French troops The Peninsular War The Kingdom of Portugal You will see: Largo da Portagem Rua Ferreira Borges Arco de Almedina Old Cathedral of Coimbra University of Coimbra New Cathedral of Coimbra Jardim da Manga Santa Cruz Monastery Praça do Comércio
Highlights
What's included
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
