Guided tour of the University and city of Coimbra.
Guided tour of the University and city of Coimbra.
Visit all of Coimbra's main historical sites. This tour includes entry to JOANINA LIBRARY.This tour is operated by RM Guided Tours CoimbraThis 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.
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University of 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 hour 30 minutesSe Nova Catedral de Coimbra
We will pass by the Sé Nova Cathedral and continue our visit through the historic part of the city.
Old Cathedral of Coimbra (Se Velha de Coimbra)
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 minutesPorta da Barbaca
We will pass through the main portal of the ancient walled city of Coimbra.
Igreja de Santa Cruz
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 minutesIncluded
- Guides
- Tickets
- Entry/Admission - University of Coimbra
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.