The city of Coimbra was the first capital of the kingdom of Portugal, but its history goes back much further. It came to prominence in Roman times, but it was during the Christian reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula that the city of Coimbra became instrumental in consolidating the formation of the kingdom of Portugal, the oldest nation-state in Europe. That’s why this city has some of the most impressive medieval monuments in Portuguese history, which we invite you to discover in the company of local guides who were former students at the University of Coimbra, the oldest in Portugal.
In demand: 42 of the next 56 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
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.
This extraordinary Romanesque church hides an incredible history. It is located in the heart of medieval Coimbra, in the main ancient shopping square and next to the old Jewish quarter.
The incredible love story between a Portuguese prince and a princess's maid, which took place in the ancient forest surrounding this ancient monastery, is one of the most tragic love stories in world history. Learn about the miracles that sanctified the queen who had the monastery of Santa Clara-a-Velha built and be dazzled by the wonderful view over the charming city of Coimbra.
Percorre algumas das mais conhecidas ruas medievais de Coimbra enquanto o guia explica as especificidades das tradições locais, como a cerâmica, o fado de Coimbra entre outras surpresas, onde se inclui uma surpreendente porta defensiva da antiga cidade medieval.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Coimbra Downtown: Private walking tour with tickets lasts about 2h 30min. The itinerary has 4 stops.
Prices start at $56 per person for this Coimbra experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM and 1:30 PM.
Children aged 0–5 pay nothing, adults from $56.
It can: 42 of the next 56 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is The guide will be waiting for you by the fountain in front of the church of Santa Cruz. The guide will introduce himself and call out the clients' names. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in PT, EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Marianna was exremely knowledgeable and very nice. We learned a lot on this tour. A good introduction to the coty
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.
Learning about Coimbra and Portuguese history tailored to your interests with a private guide is wonderful. I highly recommend this tour!
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
What a WONDERFUL day we had with Bruno and the private tour of Coimbra. Bruno is a graduate student with a degree in History as well as a native of Coimbra. The level of detail in the culture, history, and geography was impressive and added so much to our experience. We enjoyed our time so much we have booked another private tour with Bruno for this week!
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.
Our guided tour of downtown Coimbra and the Church of Santa Cruz was an exceptional experience! As someone with limited historical knowledge, I found it incredibly enriching. Bruno's extensive knowledge, combined with his clear and engaging explanations, made everything easy to understand and truly enjoyable. He's truly able to convey complex history with ease, enthusiasm, and a great sense of humor :) ! For anyone looking to deepen their understanding while enjoying a high-quality, well-paced guided walk, I highly recommend his services!
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.
We made a visit with Bruno during the afternoon down Coimbra. He knows a lot about history and architecture, which made the visit quite interesting. It took away all our doubts and shared many curiosities about the city. We had the flexibility to change the course of the visit because we were interested in visiting specific points and Bruno was always available for that. I highly recommend this visit!
Muito obrigado pelas suas palavras! Aguardaremos nova visita a Coimbra. Desejos das melhores felicidades.
After lunch we did the downtown tour with Bruno. She showed us the wonderful convent of Santa Cruz and told us all about it's history, making it feel so much more interesting! He tailored the tour to our interests, so we crossed the river and visited the convent of Santa Clara a Nova. It's was a long walk, but it was definitively worth it. Would 100% recommend this tour with Bruno if you want to visit Coimbra the proper way, of the beaten path.
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.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coimbra Downtown: Private walking tour with tickets | 2h 30min | 5.0 (6) | $56 | |
 Coimbra Top Attractions Walking Tour | 2h 30min | 5.0 (158) | $6 | View |
 Best of Coimbra Private Walking Tour with University Late Visit | 2–3 hours | 4.8 (73) | $80 | View |
 Coimbra Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt | 2 hours | 5.0 (21) | $6 | View |
 Walking Tomar: Templar Secrets & Convent of Christ Included | 2h 30min–3h | 5.0 (17) | $120 | View |
 Coimbra's most beautiful locations: Private walking tour | 2h 30min | 5.0 (7) | $45 | View |
 Coimbra Best Of: Private walking tour with tickets | 3h 30min | 5.0 (7) | $136 | View |