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Explore Coimbra: Walking Tour with a Local Guide
São Bartolomeu
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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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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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This isn't just a tour of Coimbra's landmarks—it's an introduction to the city's soul. Through history, local legends, academic traditions and everyday life, you'll discover how life feels in Coimbra. Led in small groups, every experience is personal, interactive and designed to help you see the city through the eyes of someone who truly knows and loves it.
Highlights
2 hours and 10 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 10 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Personal recommendations for restaurants, cafés and local specialties.
Exterior visits to Coimbra's main landmarks.
Your booking fee covers the tour in full. If you enjoy the experience, you're welcome to leave an additional tip at the end as a voluntary gesture of appreciation.
Meeting Points
Departure
Praça 8 de Maio
I’ll be waiting for you in Praça 8 de Maio, easy to spot under a bright pink umbrella.
Return
University of Coimbra
The tour ends at the University of Coimbra (former Royal Palace), right in front of the Joanina Library.
Explore Coimbra: Walking Tour with a Local Guide
São Bartolomeu
About
This isn't just a tour of Coimbra's landmarks—it's an introduction to the city's soul. Through history, local legends, academic traditions and everyday life, you'll discover how life feels in Coimbra. Led in small groups, every experience is personal, interactive and designed to help you see the city through the eyes of someone who truly knows and loves it.
Highlights
2 hours and 10 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 10 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Personal recommendations for restaurants, cafés and local specialties.
Exterior visits to Coimbra's main landmarks.
Your booking fee covers the tour in full. If you enjoy the experience, you're welcome to leave an additional tip at the end as a voluntary gesture of appreciation.
Meeting Points
Departure
Praça 8 de Maio
I’ll be waiting for you in Praça 8 de Maio, easy to spot under a bright pink umbrella.
Return
University of Coimbra
The tour ends at the University of Coimbra (former Royal Palace), right in front of the Joanina Library.
Itinerary
1
Universidade de Coimbra Alta & Sofia
Exterior visit to the University of Coimbra (former Royal Palace), including an exterior view of the Joanina Library. Please note that entry to the University buildings and the Joanina Library is not included.
20 minutes
2
Biblioteca Joanina
Exterior visit.
5 minutes
3
Se Nova Catedral de Coimbra
Exterior visit to the New Cathedral of Coimbra (Sé Nova), an impressive former Jesuit church whose grand façade tells the story of one of the most influential periods in the city's history.
10 minutes
4
Museu Nacional de Machado de Castro
Exterior visit to the Machado de Castro National Museum, built above the ancient Roman Forum and home to one of the best-preserved Roman cryptoporticus structures in Europe.
10 minutes
5
Walk through the iconic Quebra-Costas Steps, one of Coimbra's most picturesque medieval streets, connecting the Upper Town with the historic city centre, where you'll uncover the fascinating legend behind its name.
5 minutes
6
Learn the story behind Coimbra Fado, one of Portugal's most distinctive musical traditions and an essential part of the city's identity.
15 minutes
7
Torre de Almedina
Exterior visit to the Almedina Tower, the former main gateway to medieval Coimbra and one of the city's most important reminders of its Islamic past.
10 minutes
8
Rua Visconde Da Luz
Walk along Rua Visconde da Luz, where you'll discover Coimbra's traditional pastries and the stories behind some of the city's most beloved local sweets.
10 minutes
9
Largo da Portagem
Visit Largo da Portagem, one of Coimbra's most emblematic squares, and uncover the fascinating story behind the legendary "Friar Killer" statue.
15 minutes
10
Praca do Comercio
Explore Praça do Comércio, the historic heart of Coimbra's commercial life, and discover the Pelourinho, a powerful reminder of the city's medieval justice system and the era of the Inquisition.
