Coimbra Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt
Description
A city built around a university older than most countries — Coimbra takes learning seriously and fun seriously too. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Coimbra on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Puzzle at the Jardim da Manga and its curious yellow cloister-fountain • Enter the orbit of the Mosteiro de Santa Cruz, resting place of kings • Climb to the Paço das Escolas, ceremonial heart of the university Around 2 hours, any group size, available in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. Class is in session — attendance optional, curiosity mandatory.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(21)
Really fun and different way to learn about the history of Coimbra. Great alternative to a traditional walking tour. Fantastic value as well.
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A fun way to see the city without the structure of a tour guide. I wanted to break up the amount of structured tours so opted for this for my husband and I. We got to additional areas of the city off the beaten path, got some exercise walking from the old town up to the university and a little competition to see who get get the best score.
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A really good value way of finding out more about the history of the city, with interesting fun facts which made you take in your surroundings more.
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A very enriching experience both for the knowledge acquired of the city, the streets and its main attractions, and for the healthy and super fun competition between small and high school students. To repeat in other cities of our Portugal. 😉
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We stopped in Coimbra on our way from Porto to Evora. We ended up doing only part of the tour because we wanted to get on the road, but what we did was fun and what we saw was nice. App worked great.
Dear Jolene, Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We hope to see you playing Explorial again soon! There is many cities in Portugal, such as Évora :)
I brought my mother for a day together, and it was well spend money. My mum loved all the historical facts, and I could be silly taking pictures.
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The idea of this trail is to get to know the city by solving riddles. I liked the different landmarks with interesting information a lot.
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Coimbra has more charming time of farewell... that beautiful city overshadowed by Lisbon and Porto...
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Our family trip to Coimbra became an unforgettable adventure thanks to the Explorial app's self-guided tour. The city, known for its historic University and rich musical traditions, turned into a captivating, real-life history lesson for our 8-year-old, engagingly delivered by Explorial. The tour began at the University of Coimbra, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explorial brought history to life with intriguing stories about the University's centuries-old traditions. Our child was particularly mesmerized by the tales of the ancient Joanina Library and the Grand Examination Room, turning the tour into a fascinating time travel experience. By the end of the day we went to some family-friendly spots where we could taste the delicious "pastéis de Santa Clara". Watching our child's delight at trying these local sweet treats was a joyous moment. The Explorial tour of Coimbra offers a uniquely engaging and educational family experience, immersing you in the city's culture and history As the fado of Coimbra goes, "Coimbra tem mais encanto" - Coimbra has more charm with Explorial. This charm unfolds as a magical journey for both adults and children alike.
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What a beautiful city Coimbra. It’s perfect to be able to discover the city at your own pace and learn lots of new things about Coimbra. We like it very much
Many thanks for such a fantastic review Jose! We hope to see you playing Explorial again soon!
