Coimbra's Historical Highlights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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  • Price from
    €14
  • Duration
    1 h 15 min to 1 h 30 min
  • Group size
    Private tour
  • Guide languages
    English

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    Overview

    Venture into the heart of Coimbra’s historical centre on a self-guided audio tour. On this walk, the audio will guide you through downtown Coimbra, called Baixa, where you’ll traverse its narrow streets and church-adorned squares. You'll walk through the city’s old medieval gates to Cidade Alta where you’ll see the Old and New Cathedrals. Most of this historical area was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013.

    You'll hear about the style of Fado music unique to Coimbra and see some of the city’s Roman ruins. You'll hear about its early beginnings, and the history of Coimbra's university and its traditions. The tour ends at the university campus, where you’ll be treated to amazing views over the city and Mondego River.

    This walking tour can be enjoyed on location or even virtually at home with VoiceMap's Continuous Play function which disables the GPS playback. So, roam the cobbled streets, echoing with the mournful sounds of Fado and the memories of times past.

    What's included

    • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
    • Lifetime access to this tour in English
    • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

    Not included

    • Food and drink
    • Smartphone and headphones
    • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
    • Transportation

    What you will do

    • Largo da Portagem

      This self-guided audio tour takes you past several churches, museums and monuments to hear the history of the city, the structures in front of you and the people connected to them.

      Pass by, no stop

    • This self-guided audio tour takes you past several churches, museums and monuments to hear the history of the city, the structures in front of you and the people connected to them.

      Pass by, no stop

    • This self-guided audio tour takes you past several churches, museums and monuments to hear the history of the city, the structures in front of you and the people connected to them.

      Pass by, no stop

    • This self-guided audio tour takes you past several churches, museums and monuments to hear the history of the city, the structures in front of you and the people connected to them.

      Pass by, no stop

    • This self-guided audio tour takes you past several churches, museums and monuments to hear the history of the city, the structures in front of you and the people connected to them.

      Pass by, no stop

    • This self-guided audio tour takes you past several churches, museums and monuments to hear the history of the city, the structures in front of you and the people connected to them.

      Pass by, no stop

    • This self-guided audio tour takes you past several churches, museums and monuments to hear the history of the city, the structures in front of you and the people connected to them.

      Pass by, no stop

    • This self-guided audio tour takes you past several churches, museums and monuments to hear the history of the city, the structures in front of you and the people connected to them.

      Pass by, no stop

    • This self-guided audio tour takes you past several churches, museums and monuments to hear the history of the city, the structures in front of you and the people connected to them.

      Pass by, no stop

    • This self-guided audio tour takes you past several churches, museums and monuments to hear the history of the city, the structures in front of you and the people connected to them.

      Pass by, no stop

    • This self-guided audio tour takes you past several churches, museums and monuments to hear the history of the city, the structures in front of you and the people connected to them.

      Pass by, no stop

    • This self-guided audio tour takes you past several churches, museums and monuments to hear the history of the city, the structures in front of you and the people connected to them.

      Pass by, no stop

    • This self-guided audio tour takes you past several churches, museums and monuments to hear the history of the city, the structures in front of you and the people connected to them.

      Pass by, no stop

    Meeting point

    Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

    End point: The tour ends at the Porta Férrea in Coimbra.

    Important information

    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Public transportation options are available nearby

    Cancellation policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.