Private Tour
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3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Coimbra is known as the city of students because it has the oldest Portuguese university, founded in the 13th century, built next to the old royal palace and attached to the old Roman forum, as if emulating the ancient acropolis of classical knowledge in Athens. The academic traditions merge perfectly with the legends and traditions of Portugal’s almost millennia-old history, where the stories of bloody battles and tragic loves seem serene when you gaze at the peaceful Mondego River, which runs through the city and Portugal. Discover the main attractions of this amazing city, on this private tour by former students of the University of Coimbra.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Universita Di Coimbra
Get to know the ancient academic traditions and practices of the University of Coimbra, with a guided tour of the main monuments, such as joanine library, s. miguel church and the royal palace, of this century-old institution, in the company of a former student of the university.
Se Velha De Coimbra
Discover one of the oldest Romanesque cathedrals in the world, whose origins date back to the Crusades and the dawn of Portuguese nationality. Be amazed by the artistic heritage inside this unique monument and by the gloomy cloisters, where stories will be told that go back to the foundation of the city of Coimbra.
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
batesa2025,
Jun 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Excellent experience with knowledgable and mindful guide. Not cheap but worth it, especially if you have come all this way.

Serena S,
Jun 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
Amazing tour! Would highly recommend. Our tour guide was super friendly and knowledgeable. Must see tour.
Robin S,
May 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and attentive to our interests and questions. He is a historian and told very interesting and colorful stories about the city, historical figures and sites. We were highly entertained.
chrissL3553RB,
May 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Mariana is an excellent guide. Her extensive knowledge of history and arts helped integrate everything we saw. There is so much benefit to having someone explain everything you are looking at and then some.
FellowTraveler258355,
Apr 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Bruno did a fantastic job of giving us an in depth view of the history of the city it was wonderful. The tours of the churches, the history of the inquisition, university, and the sweets we were treated to were all fantastic.
Go33883157342,
Mar 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
The experience with the Coimbra Cultural Experience was wonderful. The guide was very competent and the company very professional.Felicities
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