Private Customizable Walking Tour in Coimbra

Coimbra, Portugal
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Duration4h 30m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, English, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Experience Coimbra your way on a private, fully customizable walking tour tailored to your interests. You set the pace and pick the sights, meaning no two tours are exactly alike.

Choose your route: Pick specific historical stops across the Upper (Alta) and Lower (Baixa) towns.

Pick your duration: Select a flexible 2, 3, or 4-hour experience based on your schedule.

Select your sights: Opt for the famous Joanina Library, Roman ruins, or scenic riverwalks.

Set your pace: Enjoy the undivided attention of your guide without the rush of a large group.

Please note that exact timings and visited monuments will vary based on the options you choose on the day.

What's included

  • Private, License Local Guide
  • Entry Fees (covers admission for up to 2 selected monuments based on your choices)
  • Entrance Fees to all Sites
  • Private transportation

What to expect

  1. Biblioteca Joanina
    30m
    Stop 1 — The University of Coimbra
    Option A: The Classic Scholar — Visit the breathtaking 18th-century Joanina Library, St. Michael's Chapel, and the Royal Palace to see where Portugal's oldest university began.
  2. 30m
    Option B: Science & Views — Climb the iconic University Tower for panoramic views of the city, followed by a walk through the historic Science Museum and its vintage scientific instruments.
  3. 30m
    Option C: The Botanical Retreat — Enjoy a relaxed, historical walk through the 18th-century Botanical Garden of the University, focusing on the historic aqueduct and exotic flora.
  4. 30m
    Stop 2 — The Historic Center & Cathedrals
    Option A: Sé Velha (Old Cathedral) — Explore this imposing Romanesque fortress-cathedral, famous for its grand cloister and its role as the traditional center of Coimbra Fado student serenades.
  5. 30m
    Option B: Sé Nova (New Cathedral) — Discover the grand Baroque and Mannerist architecture of the Jesuit-built New Cathedral located in the upper town.
  6. 30m
    Option C: Roman Underground — Skip the cathedrals and dive into the Machado de Castro National Museum to walk through the incredible Cryptoporticus (Roman underground corridors) beneath the city.
  7. 30m
    Stop 3 — Baixa / Downtown Coimbra
    Option A: Royal Tombs at Santa Cruz — Walk through the historic Almedina gateway down to the Santa Cruz Monastery, where the first two kings of Portugal are buried, admiring its stunning Manueline architecture.
  8. 30m
    Option B: Praça do Comércio & Local Life — Wind through medieval alleys to the bustling Commerce Square. Hear stories of old merchant guilds, traditional student life, and locate hidden, local Fado houses.
  9. 30m
    Option C: Mondego Riverwalk — Take a scenic stroll along the banks of the Mondego River, crossing the Pedro e Inês footbridge while learning the famous, tragic royal love story of King Pedro and Inês de Castro.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your private guide directly in the center of the square next to the large stone monument and statue of Joaquim António de Aguiar, right across from the main Coimbra Tourism Office.

End point

Meet your private guide directly in the center of the square next to the large stone monument and statue of Joaquim António de Aguiar, right across from the main Coimbra Tourism Office.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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