150-Minute Jewish Heritage Walking Tour in Coimbra with Mikveh Option

150 Minutes Praça 8 de Maio to Museu Municipal de Coimbra Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Coimbra's Jewish heritage through places of national and international importance
02 Learn about the role of the Jewish community in Coimbra and Portugal across the centuries
03 Discuss World War II through the story of a former Coimbra student who saved thousands of refugees in France
04 Visit the exhibition dedicated to the history of the Jews and the Inquisition when schedules allow
05 Possible visit to the medieval Jewish baths by prior appointment and city council approval

This tour takes you through Coimbra's Jewish past, exploring the legacy left by a community that played a significant role in the city and in Portugal for several centuries. Along the way, you'll see places in Coimbra linked to its Jewish history that hold national and international importance, while also keeping the broader Portuguese context in mind. The experience also touches on World War II through the story of a former Coimbra student who defied the Portuguese regime to save thousands of refugees in France. When possible, the tour may also include the exhibition on the history of the Jews and the Inquisition and, by prior appointment and approval, a visit to the medieval Jewish baths.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 150 Minutes

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Coimbra

Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Discover Coimbra's Jewish Heritage

Discover the rich Jewish heritage in Coimbra on a walking tour through centuries-old cultural, historical, and scientific remnants of national and international significance. Uncover fascinating curiosities as you embark on a journey into the past, delving into the vibrant Jewish history of Portugal.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Praça 8 de Maio to Museu Municipal de Coimbra 1 city · 150 Minutes

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Entry for Mikveh (As mentioned earlier, depending on the date the tour is scheduled—always Tuesday through Friday—and on the local government’s availability)

What's Not Included

Extra expenses

What to bring

A bottle of water. From May through early October, sunscreen may be useful, as temperatures can be high; from November through February, an umbrella and a jacket might come in handy.

Know before you go

There will be an uphill section on the tour and some stairs on the way down; the tour will always proceed at each tourist's own pace.
Entry to the mikveh depends on the date the tour is scheduled - always Tuesday through Friday - and on the local government's availability.

Logistics