Discover Coimbra’s academic traditions, its symbols, rituals, and stories as you travel through iconic corners, explore academic traditions, and discover some of the city’s most curious and least-known secrets.
What's included
Tickets University of Coimbra
What to expect
Universidade de Coimbra
1h · Admission ticket included
The tour begins at the University of Coimbra, where participants discover the institution’s history, academic traditions and some of its most iconic spaces. The entrance ticket is included.
Se Nova Catedral de Coimbra
10m
Stop next to Sé Nova to learn about the history of the building and its connection to Alta de Coimbra. The visit is made only by the outside, without entrance to the monument.
Se Velha De Coimbra
10m
Parking outside the Old See, one of the most remarkable monuments of the city and a place linked to important academic traditions. There is no entrance to the monument.
20m
Down by the iconic Quebra-Costas, one of the most characteristic areas of the historic center. Along the way, participants learn stories about the city and the connection between the Alta and the Baixa.
Rua Ferreira Borges
20m
Walk through the streets of the Baixa de Coimbra, where the commercial life, the history of the city and the local traditions meet. The Guide presents some of the most relevant spaces and episodes of this zone.
30m
The tour ends at the historic Café Santa Cruz, installed in an emblematic building of the Baixa de Coimbra. It is the place chosen to complete the experience and remember the stories and traditions presented along the route.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Largo D. Dinis, at the top of the monumental stairs and look for a properly marked Guide from Portugal Green Travel
End point
Ends at Café Santa Cruz, located next to the Church of Santa Cruz.
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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