Coimbra Walking Tour: University Small Group Tour with Tickets
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Discover the oldest university in Portugal, founded in the 13th century, and one of the oldest in Europe. Even today, it is one of the most prestigious and recognised universities in the world. Join a small group walking tour led by former students to discover the university's history, heritage and academic traditions. The university has been recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site since 2013.
Enjoy a comprehensive tour and have the opportunity to visit some of the University of Coimbra's most notable highlights.
Please note that visits to the Joanina Library are subject to availability during the tour. The guide will purchase tickets for the University of Coimbra at the beginning of the tour. If there are no time slots available for visiting the Joanina Library, we will visit other attractions at the university instead. Refunds will not be given if the Joanina Library is not available during the tour.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Universita Di Coimbra
Discover the oldest university in Portugal and one of the oldest in Europe, founded in the 13th century. Even today it is one of the most prestigious and recognized universities in the world. Discover the history, heritage, and academic traditions on a small group walking tour by former students of this ancient educational institution, which has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site since 2013. Enjoy a complete tour, where you'll have the opportunity to visit the places at the University of Coimbra most visited highlights. Visits to the Joanina Library are subject to availability during the tour. Tickets to enter the University of Coimbra will be purchased by the guide at the beginning of the tour. If there are no slots available to visit the Joanina Library, we will visit other attractions at the University of Coimbra. We do not accept refunds if the Joanina Library is not available during the tour. It begins and ends next to the ticket office of the university.
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Coimbra Walking Tour: University Small Group Tour with Tickets
What‘s Included
Entry tickets to the University of Coimbra are included. Please note that visits to the Joanina Library are subject to availability during the tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Coimbra University and ancient Chemistry Laboratory
Chantal S,May 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Bruno was enthusiast of his city. He dinamically and professionally explained in details the history of the university. Even if it was not possible to visit the library, as both my husband and myself are graduated in chemistry at Padua, he was able to include the visit to the old chemistry laboratory. Beautiful! Thanks Bruno.
Historic adventure with two teenagers
bablopes,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience! Really worth it. Bruno was an excellent guide, with a lot of knowledge and led us to visit Coimbra and the University in a unique way. We will definitely try the other options of this company. I highly recommend.
Best visit ever
Sightsee19591079507,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredible tour, we visited everything and it was a wonderful cultural experience, I am not interested in history, but the architecture and the way the guide spoke left me quite curious, I loved it, I would repeat 1000 times!!
Visit Coimbra with the family
Happiness41972516722,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I really liked the guided tour, the guide Bruno was very friendly, wonderful. I will repeat again for sure. Great service. 5 stars
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