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Three people in black robes holding a pink umbrella in a cobblestone street with buildings in the background. 1
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A historic cityscape with a prominent church featuring a dome and bell tower, surrounded by densely packed buildings with red-tiled roofs. 3
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By O Guia de Coimbra

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Free cancellation available
Price is $21 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 10m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • This isn't just a tour of Coimbra's landmarks—it's an introduction to the city's soul. Through history, local legends, academic traditions and everyday life, you'll discover how life feels in Coimbra.
    Led in small groups, every experience is personal, interactive and designed to help you see the city through the eyes of someone who truly knows and loves it.

Activity location

  • Universidade de Coimbra Alta & Sofia
    • Rua do Arco da Traicao
    • 3000-056, Coimbra, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Praça 8 de Maio
    • Praça 8 de Maio
    • Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal

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Explore Coimbra: Walking Tour with a Local Guide

  • Earn $0.46
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 10 minutes2h 10m
    2h 10m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 3:30PM
Price details
$7.72 x 2 Youths$15.44
Total
Price is $15.44
Until Sat, Nov 14

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Personal recommendations for restaurants, cafés and local specialties.
  • Inclusions
    Exterior visits to Coimbra's main landmarks.
  • Exclusions
    Your booking fee covers the tour in full. If you enjoy the experience, you're welcome to leave an additional tip at the end as a voluntary gesture of appreciation.

Know before you book

    • 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
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Universidade de Coimbra Alta & Sofia

  • 20m
Exterior visit to the University of Coimbra (former Royal Palace), including an exterior view of the Joanina Library. Please note that entry to the University buildings and the Joanina Library is not included.

Biblioteca Joanina

  • 5m
Exterior visit.

Se Nova Catedral de Coimbra

  • 10m
Exterior visit to the New Cathedral of Coimbra (Sé Nova), an impressive former Jesuit church whose grand façade tells the story of one of the most influential periods in the city's history.

Museu Nacional de Machado de Castro

  • 10m
Exterior visit to the Machado de Castro National Museum, built above the ancient Roman Forum and home to one of the best-preserved Roman cryptoporticus structures in Europe.

Bar Quebra

  • 5m
Walk through the iconic Quebra-Costas Steps, one of Coimbra's most picturesque medieval streets, connecting the Upper Town with the historic city centre, where you'll uncover the fascinating legend behind its name.

Monumento ao Fado de Coimbra

  • 15m
Learn the story behind Coimbra Fado, one of Portugal's most distinctive musical traditions and an essential part of the city's identity.

Torre de Almedina

  • 10m
Exterior visit to the Almedina Tower, the former main gateway to medieval Coimbra and one of the city's most important reminders of its Islamic past.

Rua Visconde Da Luz

  • 10m
Walk along Rua Visconde da Luz, where you'll discover Coimbra's traditional pastries and the stories behind some of the city's most beloved local sweets.

Largo da Portagem

  • 15m
Visit Largo da Portagem, one of Coimbra's most emblematic squares, and uncover the fascinating story behind the legendary "Friar Killer" statue.

Praca do Comercio

  • 15m
Explore Praça do Comércio, the historic heart of Coimbra's commercial life, and discover the Pelourinho, a powerful reminder of the city's medieval justice system and the era of the Inquisition.

Location

Activity location

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    Universidade de Coimbra Alta & Sofia
    • Rua do Arco da Traicao
    • 3000-056, Coimbra, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Praça 8 de Maio
    • Praça 8 de Maio
    • Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal

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