Guided walking tour · Coimbra, Portugal

Guided tour of the University and city of Coimbra.

A walk through Coimbra's university and city, including entry to the Joanina Library.

Rating on Viator
4.9 out of 5 from 407 reviews
Duration
2–3 hours
Guided in
English
Group size
Up to 20 people
Fitness level
Moderate
Children
All ages
Run by
RM Tour

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Photo from the tour: Guided tour of the University and city of Coimbra.
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Where the tour goes

  1. Universidade de Coimbra1 hr 30 min · entry included
  2. Se Nova Catedral de Coimbra
  3. Se Velha De Coimbra15 min
  4. Porta da Barbaca
  5. Igreja de Santa Cruz25 min

Stops as listed by the operator on Viator; the order can change on the day.

What to know before you book

Included

  • Tickets
  • Guides

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