Activity Coimbra, Portugal

Coimbra Walking Tour

5.0 (3 reviews) 2 hours – 2 h 15 min Free cancellation

out of 5

3 reviews

5.0

Coimbra Walking Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Coimbra Walking Tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Visit, on foot, the most iconic sites of the city of Coimbra, such as the University of Coimbra, Sé Nova, Sé Velha, Torre de Almedina, the historic center of the city and the church of Santa Cruz, accompanied by a Guide, Expert in History, Art History, Tourism and Cultural Heritage. Get to know some of the traditions of Coimbra’s students and experience the city’s medieval mysticism live.

You do not enter any monument, except the Church of Santa Cruz, if there is no Mass.

If there are reservations in Portuguese and English for the same time, the visit will be made in English, if it is not possible to arrange a Guide for each language.

Hiking Tours Private and Luxury Cultural Tours Historical Tours Seasonal Short term availability Weather Dependent - Moderate Agent Low Quality Product

At a glance

Duration: 2 hours – 2 h 15 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 30 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Portuguese, English
Operated by: Archer Tours - Walk & Talk with us

Ages: Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Walking tour of Coimbra, only exterior buildings, no entrances included.
Included: Professional interpreter guide
Included: Visit to the Church of Santa Cruz
Included: Guided foot visit

Not included

Not included: Food, Drink and Souvenirs
Not included: Monuments Tickets
Not included: Private transportation

Itinerary

Universidade de Coimbra

45 min Admission not included

Our visit begins near Porta Ferrea, we will know some details of the Royal Palace, the Royal Chapel of São Miguel and the Joanina Library, we will visit the outside of some faculties.

On this tour we did not enter any building. Deleted entries.
Se Nova Catedral de Coimbra

10 min Admission not included

Here in addition to observing the new cathedral, we will explain its history and some academic traditions that still take place in this space.
Se Velha De Coimbra

20 min Admission not included

The medieval cathedral of the city of Coimbra, has undergone several stages of construction and transformation, we will explain its history, architecture and style(s). Emblematic space that marks the beginning of the Burning of Tape, the largest university party in the country.
Fado ao Centro

8 min Admission not included

We went down the wretched Rua Quebra Costas, towards the statue of Tricana, which was the target of the attention and loving missives of the students. Discover why the fado of Coimbra is singing only by men.
Torre de Almedina

Passing by

The Almedina Tower was one of the most imposing towers and the main gateway to the medieval wall of the city of Coimbra. Today it is one of the few parts of the wall, along with the door of Barbacã, which still stand, resisting the weather of time.
Praca do Comercio

15 min Admission not included

The Square of Commerce was, over the centuries, the “market square” where the locals made most of their sales and purchases.

Here is a medieval square with medieval streets and medieval design houses. On the square we can observe historic buildings such as the "Medieval House", the Romanesque church of Santiago, church of St. Bartholomew or the old Royal Hospital (XVI century).
Igreja de Santa Cruz

15 min

We will visit the interior of the Church of Santa Cruz, where we will be able to observe jewels such as the Iberian organ, the beautiful tiles and, if there is no mass, we will be able to observe the tombs of the first two kings of Portugal.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The guide will be identified with an ID card, in front of the statue of King D. Dinis, in Dom Dinis Square.

End point

The visit ends at the exit of the Church of Santa Cruz, in Plaza 8 May.

Using your ticket

This tour does not include entrance to the monuments (e.g.: University of Coimbra, Sé Velha, Sé Nova), only in the Church of Santa Cruz, if there is no Mass.

The ticket only serves as a reservation of the tour. This visit is not private.