Coimbra Top Attractions Walking Tour
Description
On this walking tour you’ll discover all of Coimbra’s main attractions. It’s the perfect way to discover the city if you only have a few hours. If you have more time, this is also the best way to get na introduction. Then you can take advantage of the tips given on the tour to explore some aspects in more detail in the following days. Don’t just limit yourself to a few historical anecdotes about the city. Take a tour led by a guide registered with the national tourist office, but in a more informal and relaxed atmosphere. Get the knowledge, context and experience from a local. With this tour you will get: - Na overview of the city’s history - Passage through all of Coimbra’s main attractions - Knowledge of the most important academic traditions - Tips on restaurants and best places for photos and panoramic views - A quick reference guide to the city in paper or pdf format
Tour Options
Itinerary
This is one of the main squares in the city center. Here you'll learn about the city's occupation over time and what you can visit on the other side of the river.
This square is dominated by two churches from the twelve century. You’ll learn more about it here at this spot
The Church of St. James was originally founded in the 12th century and has undergone many changes throughout its history
The Church of Santa Cruz was part of the monastery founded in the 12th century under the sponsorship of the first king of Portugal. His tomb is inside the church.
The Almedina arch and tower were part of the city’s main defense wall, giving access to the interior of the walled city. Here you can also admire the beautiful sculpture dedicated to Fado of Coimbra.
The Old Cathedral has a fortress-like appearance and was built in the 12th century. It also has a very strong relationship with the university’s academic traditions.
The history of the Machado de Castro museum goes all the way back to the Roman Empire. Often overlooked by tourists, this is one of the best views in the city.
The New Cathedral combines Baroque and Mannerist styles in a single building. This space was a Jesuit college before being converted into a cathedral.
This is the oldest university in the country and one of the oldest in Europe. You can learn more about the academic traditions and the evolution of this space since the occupation by the Muslims. With the help of some photos, you’ll find out what you can find inside and tips on visiting.
Our tour will end at this botanical garden created in the 18th century. Here you will learn about the tragic love story of Pedro and Inês with its dramatic episodes that took place in Coimbra.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(141)
This was a great trip! José is really a very good guide. Well informed, very interested, nice person, full of experience. The information he shares was really interesting. Time flew during the 2,5 hour walk. We have seen a lot of nice and beautifull places in Coimbra. We would really recommend this trip. Our 14 year old son is also enthusiastic.
We really enjoyed the Tour. Jose is super friendly and knows so much about the City! We can totally recommend the Tour.
Very comprehenive tour of Coimbra for tourists. Good value and charming, José is one of the best guide I know sharing his knowledge. Do not hesitate. 2,5 hour tour. Fluent english easy to understand.
Excellent the guide was great
We visited Coimbra for one day and wanted to make the most out if it. With Jose and his guidance we definitely managed it! It was interesting, inspiring, fun-factual and greatly prepared tour! Jose is super organized, provided us with a lot of information during the tour but also for the time after. We got a nicely prepared print out with all valuable information! Great experience and highly recommended!!
Amazing tour. You could see that the guide really tried to make the experience great. Very interesting way of explaining. Nice insights about university life in Coimbra.
Loved our tour with Jose! He is very knowledgeable and a delightful conversationalist. We highly recommend this experience!
Jose was great, really knowledgeable but with an engaging manner. He had excellent extra material and resources to show us. He has really good.local knowledge and experience.Excellent and professional tour.
José is an excellent guide!!! tour absolutely recommended and the guide was special in the explanation and the curiosities he shared!
Really great tour, loved seeing different parts of Coimbra of the main path. The top attractions you can read about and visit. Insight from a local passionate about their city is something you can experience with Jose. 100% recommend. Learnt more than I could get from a book. Thank you Anna
