Best of Coimbra Private Walking Tour with University Late Visit
Overview
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Craft your perfect Coimbra experience with this personalized private walking tour, designed exclusively for you and your party.
Hear intriguing tales that reveal the city's true character.
Prepare to be captivated by stories of kings, scholars, and monks as you explore the 'City of Knowledge'.
Enjoy intimate access to Coimbra's most iconic landmarks and unveil the mysterious symbols hidden within its ancient walls accompanied by your own expert tour guide.
Uncover the hidden stories behind the Moors and Christians, and the Inquisition.
Discover the role the Knights Templar played in Portugal's rise as a global power.
Learn about the foundation of the University and its ancient traditions, and immerse in its unique atmosphere that has drawn scholars and royalty for centuries.
A personalized journey through Portugal's fascinating past, revealing the insights and secret details that bring history to life.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A maximum of 6 participants per booking. Tour NOT shared with other travelers.
Not recommended for travelers with reduced mobility.
What To Expect
Igreja de Santa Cruz
Pantheon of the 2 first kings of Portugal
Universidade de Coimbra Alta & Sofia
University's historical building (foundation site): Includes the private guided visit to the Royal Armory Room, the Graduation Room (former Throne Room of the Royal Palace), the Private Exam Room and the Palace's Royal Chapel.
Options
Exclusive during the week
What‘s Included
Professional guide
University Historic Campus
Monastery of Sta. Cruz
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
72 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Anna is punctual and very interesting, the visit was enriching from a historical point of view, very pleasant.
Sylvain L,Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Anna was very interesting, informative and punctual. A charm. University was a rewarding conclusion
An excellent visit! Not to be missed!
Sophie P,Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A real guide! Very knowledgeable! A visit worth it! Very informative! Add to the trip!
Great experience in coimbra
199sabirt,Jun 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ana was knowledgeable and offered a nice historical context to coimbra. She showed us all the areas that were worth seeing.
Very rewarding visit of Coimbra
Jacqueline V,Jun 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Private, personalised tour with Ana, nobody very interesting cultivated, open and frank Many exchanges with this guide that we appreciated and highly recommend
Our guide Ana Paula was...
Wendy S,May 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Ana Paula was very knowledgeable and enjoyable to spend time with. We learned so much and could not have had the same experience on our own without her history and stories. We would highly recommend this walking tour.
Visit coimbra
manon l,May 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Ana Paula was super well organized. She was able to adapt and spoke to us in French according to our needs. It is a person filled with knowledge and who only seeks to make us discover them. To do absolutely.
Knowledgeable and Great Tour guide
Pamela B,Apr 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Anna was knowledgeable, friendly and fun! I would definitely recommend her as a Tour Guide in Coimbra.
Ten star experience
stevenmE6021ZV,Mar 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience was quite incredible. Beauty mixed with culture and history created quite a blend of enjoyment.Ana Paula was a pure joy to be our guide. Our experience was way more than five stars. Highly recommend her services to anyone looking for a tour of the area
Too much overhead cost!
Lorraine W C,Mar 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Excellent guide but charge by TripAdvisor was too much. In the future I will work harder to find local tour guides without paying 100% overhead to Trip Advisor
Wonderful
Alvin S,Dec 25, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Anna is a wonderful guide who just grows on you. She has so much knowledge to share and we appreciate her candour and humour.
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