Coimbra, one of the oldest cities in Portugal, a World Heritage Site, the result of various peoples and cultures that inhabited it, has a vast material and intangible heritage. Explore Coimbra, the old capital of Portugal, on a guided tour led by a certified and licensed local Guide in Anthropology. The tour begins at D. Dinis Square, next to the University, where the Guide will be identified with a green t-shirt or shirt and a yellow bottle. We will visit the University (outside), passing through the magnificent Botanical Garden and outer view to the Sé-Nova and National Museum. Visit to Sé-Velha, 12th-century medieval cathedral, square Quebra-Costas. Our visit ends at the Baixa de Coimbra (Church of Santa Cruz, Rua da Sofia, Plaza do Comércio, Largo da Portagem). .
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
We start their tour at the entrance to the university. With an introductory note about the city and the university.
This magnificent garden, of enormous dimensions, from the 18th century, owned by the University, also serves as an inspiration for art, for sport.
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The Old Town and its square preserve some medieval traits, but also ancient and current traditions of university life... Visit the interior at the 2nd Fair, or whenever the ruins are closed.
Located in the famous Quebra Costas Square, the Almedina Tower is a mark that remains of a fortified city.
One of the main arteries of the Downtown, which has a great archaeological Attraction.
We will meet an iconic church in the history DE Portugal, and in the history DA Catholic religion.
Pulmão DA Baixa DE Coimbra, the Square of Commerce, still has old and recent commercial establishments, being the venue DE major events. This place is associated with several historical facts, one OF them, of bad memory.
Our visit ends at DE entrance square to the historic center. Recommendation DE pastry, and typical local sweets. End of Our Services
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Coimbra : Guide to tour, with local guide/certificate, and an entry lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 9 stops.
Prices start at $49 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 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, and 3:30 PM.
Children aged 6–12 pay from $37, adults from $49. Infants go free.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
The meeting point is Guide, will be next to the statue d.dinis, with green shirt and yellow bottle. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in PT, EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 6 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 7 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by João Mendes - Tours in Coimbra.
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Joao was a wealth of knowledge, who explained the history and culture of Coimbra clearly and in an upbeat manner. He kept the walk flowing well, stopping to allow us to look at random interests along the way. He was personable and had a good sense of humour. Would definitely recommend!!
Thank you for the kind review. I'am very happy that you enjoyed the tour! It was a pleasure to meet you!
Great guide with exceptional knowledge and a really great manner
I am very happy that you enjoyed the tour! Thank you!
This tour was very good! The tour guide was a graduate of the university so it made him even more knowledgeable. He was fantastic!
Thank you to write this wonderful review! I'am very happy that you enjoyed the tour! :D
João was fantastic. Very informative and passionate about Coimbra! Walking was pretty much downhill all the way (take a Bolt or Uber up to the meeting place). Definitely recommended!
Thank you. I'am very happy that you enjoyed the tour! All the best! :)
Joao gave us a very interesting 3-hours tour. He has a great knowledge of history and he also made the tour very enjoyable with fun facts about Coimbra and the actual situation in Potugal. (Mentioning how is life im Coimbra, what are the university students’ special ceremonies etc) It was really worth it!
Thank you! I'am happy that you liked the tour
Joao is a very good guide, he made us appreciate Coimbra and all its monuments and history! Super recommended!!!
Our original intended tour guide cancelled the night before but did give us contact details of João and he responded quickly to tell us he could accommodate us. The tour lasted approx. 3 hrs and João gave us a lot of information about Coimbra, Portuguese history and other facts in general. His English was very good and the group consisted of Germans, Taiwanese, and well as Brits.
Thank you!
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coimbra : Guide to tour, with local guide/certificate, and an entry | 3 hours | 5.0 (7) | $49 | |
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