Guided walking tour · Coimbra, Portugal

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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Photo from the tour: Discovering the charms and places of Coimbra
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Where the tour goes

  1. Torre de Almedina
  2. Largo da Portagem
  3. Se Nova Catedral de Coimbra
  4. Jardim Botanico
  5. Igreja de Santa Cruz
  6. Se Velha De Coimbra
  7. 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.

More guided walks in Coimbra