Coimbra Historical Highlights | Expert Guide since 2012
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
Although Coimbra was only classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013 (when both its monuments and academic traditions were recognized by UNESCO, the United Nations agency for Education, Science and Culture), it’s safe to say that this “City of Knowledge” hides unexpected surprises at every corner! With the unique beauty of its historic buildings and the distinctive atmosphere shaped by centuries of student traditions, Coimbra offers an unforgettable sense of place. During this walking tour through the Historic Center, we will explore the many reasons behind its World Heritage status, moving from Downtown to Uptown while unveiling its role in the History of Portugal and the material and immaterial heritage found within the classified area. Led by a local resident and former student of the country’s oldest university, this visit will make you fall in love with Coimbra.
Inclusions
What's included
- All Fees and Taxes
Itinerary
Meeting Point where we will introduce you to the History of Coimbra and it's importance
The Oldest Private House of the Town!
The Commerce Square and its Churches and beautiful buildings
Burial place of the 2 first Kings of Portugal
Old Entrance to the Medieval Town
The University Campus and all it's main buildings classified as World Heritage by UNESCO in 2012!
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meeting in front of the statue of King Dinis.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 10 travellers
- Operated by
- GO! Walks Portugal
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Coimbra
- Its from-price is 60% below the median of the 209 experiences we list in Coimbra.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 78 of 209.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Coimbra
Coimbra is a hill city on the Mondego River in central Portugal, home to a centuries-old university, a baroque library and its own style of fado.
Coimbra rises above the Mondego River in central Portugal and was the country's capital in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. Its university, founded in 1290 and settled in Coimbra from 1537, is the oldest in Portugal, and the old campus on the hill is a UNESCO site with the gilded Joanina Library and a tall clock tower. Students still wear black academic capes.
Top-ranked sights in Coimbra: University of Coimbra (Universidade de Coimbra).
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