Discovering the charms and places of Coimbra
A walk through Coimbra's lanes, students and traditions.
- Rating on Viator
- 5.0 out of 5 from 79 reviews
- Duration
- 3–4 hours
- Guided in
- English, Portuguese
- Group
- Private: your group only
- Fitness level
- Easy
- Run by
- Aventuras Forte(s) - Turismo de Natureza
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Where the tour goes
- Torre de Almedina
- Largo da Portagem
- Se Nova Catedral de Coimbra
- Jardim Botanico
- Igreja de Santa Cruz
- Se Velha De Coimbra
- Universidade de Coimbra
Stops as listed by the operator on Viator; the order can change on the day.
What to know before you book
Included
- Follow-up by qualified technical guides throughout the course
- Personal Accident and Liability Insurance
- Photos of the whole tour
- Qualified guide
Not included
- Tickets to monuments (NOT included in price)
Access
- Public transport nearby
Walking in Coimbra
Coimbra climbs a hill above the Mondego river to one of Europe's oldest universities, with its Baroque Joanina Library.
Terrain. Very steep; there is a public lift from the Baixa.
Library tickets. Joanina Library visits are timed; book ahead.
Read the full Coimbra walking guide or try the free self-guided walk.
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