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Coimbra

Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes

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Guru: Jose Antonio

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Registered on 25 August 2023

My name is Jose. I live in Coimbra since I was a student here a few years ago. I like history, culture and art. And I love meeting new people. I offer general tours of the city in Portuguese and English. I also offer more specific and in-depth tours of the New and Old Cathedrals and the University of Coimbra.

Free booking and cancellation

Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

I'm José, a Portuguese guide with a university degree and over 20 years of experience living in Coimbra.

I hold all the necessary licenses for conducting tours (RNAT registration number 924/2023).

To bring the city's history to life, I use visual aids like photos, diagrams, and maps. After all, seeing the past is often more impactful than just hearing about it.

Our journey begins in the heart of the university and covers all the main sights in Coimbra:

UNESCO-listed University (exterior)
New Cathedral & Machado de Castro Museum courtyard
Old Cathedral
Historic Downtown (Fado Monument, Almedina Arch, St. James Church)
Santa Cruz Church (with interior visit)
Manga Garden (end point)

Along the way, you'll discover Coimbra's academic traditions and gain insight into student life and the city's culture.

We’ll also stop at fantastic spots for panoramic and artistic photos, and I’ll share tips on great restaurants and other highlights.

At the end of the tour, you’ll receive a handy guide with essential information about Coimbra.

Let’s make your Coimbra experience unforgettable!

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Praça Dom Dinis, 3000-393 Coimbra, Portugal

I'll be at Dom Dinis Square ("Praça Dom Dinis") next to the statue at the center of the square. I'll have a yellow t-shirt that says "Coimbra Free Tours" and a blue folder with me. (if it's cold I'll have a yellow-mustard jacket/vest with a black pin that says “Coimbra Free Tours”).

Free entry

Praça Dom Dinis

Meeting Point Here you'll learn more about the aqueduct and the city's castle

Outside visit

Universidade de Coimbra

Founded in 1290, is one of the oldest universities in europe and the oldest in Portugal. It's an UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will see the outside (Paço das Escolas courtyard) and I'll show photos of the inside with some explanations

Outside visit

New Cathedral

We will admire the outside and learn more about the academic traditions that take place here

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).