Guided tour of the University and city of Coimbra.

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  • Price from
    €72
  • Duration
    2 h to 3 h
  • Group size
    Up to 10 travellers
  • Guide languages
    English

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    Overview

    Visit all of Coimbra's main historical sites. This tour includes entry to JOANINA LIBRARY.

    This tour is operated by RM Guided Tours Coimbra

    This tour was created for people who want to delve deeper into the history of Coimbra. Our visit "Universidade de Coimbra skip-the-line guided tours", also linked to TripAdvisor, has been making clear the great interest and taste of visitors for the history and other aspects of the city. That's why we created this extension of the visit beyond the University of Coimbra.

    The city of Coimbra has one of the most important histories in Portugal. Famous for its University, it is also very important for the history of the Portuguese nation as it was the first capital of the country. It is in this context that we will take a guided tour of the University and city of Coimbra; be prepared for a lot of walking and history.

    What's included

    • Tickets
    • Guides

    What you will do

    • Universidade de Coimbra

      We will start the visit to the city of Coimbra through the University, we will visit the Paço das Escolas, the Joanina Library, São Miguel Chapel and the Royal Palace).

      1 h 30 min

    • We will pass by the Sé Nova Cathedral and continue our visit through the historic part of the city.

      Pass by, no stop

    • The Old Cathedral is located in one of the most tourist spots in the city of Coimbra and consequently in one of the oldest places in the history of the Portuguese nation.

      15 min

    • We will pass through the main portal of the ancient walled city of Coimbra.

      Pass by, no stop

    • At this point, we will talk about Rua da Sofia, Pátio da Iniquiricao and end our guided tour at the beautiful Santa Cruz Church.

      25 min

    Meeting point

    Attention: The meeting point is in front of the statue of Dom Dinis in the middle of the square.

    End point: The tour ends in front of the Church of Santa Cruz, a central location in the city of Coimbra.

    Important information

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

    Cancellation policy

    All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.