Coimbra Free Tour - Photo 1
3
Tour

Coimbra Free Tour

Uncover the fascinating history of this Portuguese city as you embark on a captivating free tour of Coimbra. Immerse yourself in its rich heritage and explore iconic monuments that will leave you in awe!. Description. At the agreed time, we'll...

  • 2 - 3 hours
  • 9/10 | 1518 reviews

Uncover the fascinating history of this Portuguese city as you embark on a captivating free tour of Coimbra. Immerse yourself in its rich heritage and explore iconic monuments that will leave you in awe!

Description

At the agreed time, we'll meet in the center of Coimbra to start this free tour of the city.

Our journey begins as we meander through the medieval streets of Coimbra's center, where the soulful sounds of Fado music fill the air during various festivals. Here, we'll find two intriguing monuments that grace this vibrant space.

During our route, we'll pass by the Sé-Velha, or the Old Cathedral, the sole Romanesque-style cathedral in Portugal that dates back to the Christian Reconquista era.

As we make our way through the city's historic avenues, we'll share fascinating details narrating Coimbra's storied past. Did you know one of the most revered saints in Christianity studied here? We'll tell you all about their life and legacy, that's sure to captivate you!

Lastly, we'll stop at the University of Coimbra, founded in 1290 and recognized as one of Europe's oldest universities. We'll conclude our tour here—the second-oldest university in Portugal—a true gem you won't want to miss in this captivating city!

Groups

This free tour cannot accommodate groups larger than 6 people, even if booking separately.

Included

  • English–speaking guide

Not included

  • Tips

Tips

  • Accessibility: No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility

Location

Activity location

Praça 8 de Maio 33, 3000-300 Coimbra, Portugal

We use our own and third-party cookies to understand how you use our website, to compile statistics and to be able to improve it, as well as to adapt the content to your tastes and show you personalised advertising based on your browsing habits (e.g. pages visited). For more information click here