Portugal · Walking Tours

Coimbra Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide

2 Hours Round trip from Coimbra Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private walking tour of historic Coimbra
02 Learn about Coimbra’s role in the Kingdom of Portugal
03 See the Old Cathedral and New Cathedral of Coimbra
04 Pass through Largo da Portagem and Arco de Almedina
05 Visit the area around the University of Coimbra
06 Explore landmarks including Santa Cruz Monastery and Jardim da Manga

Discover Coimbra on a private walking tour through one of Portugal’s most historic and atmospheric cities. Once the capital of the kingdom and home to the country’s oldest university, Coimbra offers a rich blend of medieval streets, monumental churches, and enduring academic traditions.

Along the way, learn about key chapters of the city’s past, from the Visigothic era and the Christian Reconquista to the Peninsular War and the Kingdom of Portugal. See landmarks including Largo da Portagem, Arco de Almedina, the Old and New Cathedrals, the University of Coimbra, Jardim da Manga, Santa Cruz Monastery, and Praça do Comércio.

Once the capital of the kingdom and home to the country’s oldest university, Coimbra offers a rich blend of medieval streets, monumental churches, and enduring academic traditions.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Coimbra

Languages English, Portuguese

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

You will learn about: The Visigothic era The Christian Reconquista French troops The Peninsular War The Kingdom of Portugal

You will see: Largo da Portagem Rua Ferreira Borges Arco de Almedina Old Cathedral of Coimbra University of Coimbra New Cathedral of Coimbra Jardim da Manga Santa Cruz Monastery Praça do Comércio

The route