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15 Best Coimbra Tours In Portugal

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The 15 most popular coimbra tours across Portugal. What each day includes, who runs it, and the price you'll pay.

15 Best Coimbra Tours In Portugal

Coimbra: Live Fado Show with Glass of Port Wine

Coimbra: Live Fado Show with Glass of Port Wine - Fado de Coimbra: what you’re really listening for

1.Coimbra: Live Fado Show with Glass of Port Wine

Most Popular★ 4.7

Intimate Fado de Coimbra show at Casa Fado ao Centro with a glass of local port, plus history explained in English.

“We attended the Fado event in Coimbra, and it was a truly beautiful and authentic experience. The performance was of high quality and managed to bring Portuguese culture even closer to us, while at the same time transporting everyone back in time. The only downside was the screen hanging above the stage. While it projected…”

998 reviews50 minFrom $18by Farinha, Barroso & Santos, Lda

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University of Coimbra guided tours without queue

University of Coimbra guided tours without queue - Università de Coimbra rooms you’ll actually remember

2.University of Coimbra guided tours without queue

★ 5.0

Skip the lines on a small-group, English guided tour of the University of Coimbra, including the Joanina Library in timed slots.

“Amazing tour, our guide Renan was fantastic! Renan was so enthusiastic and told the stories with such animation that it was hard not to be fascinated! The library was stunning!”

518 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $66.51by RM Tour

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Guided tour of the University and city of Coimbra.

Guided tour of the University and city of Coimbra. - Stop 1: Paço das Escolas, Joanina Library, São Miguel Chapel, and the Royal Palace

3.Guided tour of the University and city of Coimbra.

★ 5.0

Guided tour of the University of Coimbra and old town, with Joanina Library entry, UNESCO sights, and a small-group English tour.

“Excellent experience, a highlight of my first trip to Portugal! Our guide was very knowledgeable, friendly, had a nice sense of humor. Loved visiting the university, especially the library (the bats and cats! 💜). What I learned in this tour about the university and the city actually helped me understand other places as well. Really…”

377 reviews2 to 3 hours (approx.)From $82.27by RM Tour

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Coimbra: Mondego River Kayaking Tour

Coimbra: Mondego River Kayaking Tour - From Penacova to the Start Line: What Happens Before You Paddle

4.Coimbra: Mondego River Kayaking Tour

★ 4.7

Kayak Portugal’s Mondego River from Penacova to Torres do Mondego with easy current, beach stops, and multilingual guides for about $35.

“The activity was fantastic, we got to experience Portugal from a different perspective. We felt very welcomed by the organisers, who took care of every last detail. 10/10, would recommend!”

324 reviews4 - 5 hoursFrom $35by O Pioneiro Do Mondego

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Coimbra: Guided tour with a local student

Coimbra: Guided tour with a local student - The $23 value: what you’re really paying for

Portugal dos Pequenitos entry ticket

Portugal dos Pequenitos entry ticket - The people and architecture behind the mini models

7.Portugal dos Pequenitos entry ticket

★ 4.2

Walk through a 1.3-hectare miniature Portugal and Portuguese-speaking world in an old-school park with interactive exhibits. Ticket from $17.

“A compra pela GYG funcionou muito bem, e custou o mesmo que a bilheteria. O parque em si é que deixa muito a desejar. Desatualizado e em mau estado. Os placards electrónicos muitas vezes desligados.”

167 reviews1 hourFrom $17by Portugal dos Pequenitos

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Joanina Library & Coimbra University | Private Former Alumni Tour

Joanina Library & Coimbra University | Private Former Alumni Tour - Starting at Praça Dom Dinis: Where the Tour Begins (and Why It Matters)

Conimbriga and The Roman Tour

Conimbriga and The Roman Tour - Alcabideque: where the aqueduct story starts (and why that matters)

9.Conimbriga and The Roman Tour

★ 5.0

A small private tour from Coimbra to Conímbriga’s Roman ruins, plus two museums that explain the daily life behind the mosaics.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable and brought the Roman world and their building prowess to life. The museum was excellent both at the Poros museum and at Conimbriga.”

132 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $102.80by Veado Verde / Green Deer

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Coimbra: Barca Serrana Traditional Boat Trip

Coimbra: Barca Serrana Traditional Boat Trip - Where to meet: Dr Manuel Braga Parque, first staircase

Schist Villages at Lousa Mountain

Schist Villages at Lousa Mountain - Half-day or full-day: choose based on your hiking appetite

11.Schist Villages at Lousa Mountain

★ 5.0

Schist villages on Lousã Mountain from Coimbra. Off-road roads, restored hamlets, short hikes, and a small-group private feel.

“Alfredo was a nice guide. He has been an excellent driver and we felt we could trust him to drive us around the mountain. Super friendly and had plenty if information to share. I would recommend.”

127 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $102.80by Veado Verde / Green Deer

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Convent of Christ Tour “Portugal in the Map” – Visit Tomar with a local guide!

Convent of Christ Tour "Portugal in the Map" - Visit Tomar with a local guide! - Enter Convento de Cristo: Where Templars and the Order of Christ Show Up

12.Convent of Christ Tour “Portugal in the Map” – Visit Tomar with a local guide!

★ 5.0

Guided visit to Tomar’s Convento de Cristo. Small group, UNESCO site, expert Templar stories, and a practical 2-hour plan.

“David was an incredible guide for our tour through the Convent of Christ. His command of history was impressive, and his dialogue well organized and chronological. We had no idea of the important role this castle/convent played in the history of not only Portugal, but in the tumultuous hostilities between European kingdoms, differing religions, and…”

105 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $78.61by Open Roads Portugal

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An adventure through the Schist Villages of Lousã

An adventure through the Schist Villages of Lousã - The Two Village Programs: How Your Day Chooses Its Stops

13.An adventure through the Schist Villages of Lousã

★ 5.0

Private tour through Lousã’s schist villages with pickup from Coimbra, a friendly English guide, and photo help on a comfortable ride.

“This tour was probably our favorite of all the tours we took on our trip! It was just us and our guide Sergio for the day which was awesome--Sergio was not only super friendly and professional, he went above and beyond to make sure we had a wonderful experience--we were so lucky to have him…”

98 reviews3 to 4 hours (approx.)From $90.70by Aventuras Forte(s) - Turismo de Natureza

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Coimbra: Private & Flexible Walking Tour in Historic Center

Coimbra: Private & Flexible Walking Tour in Historic Center - Sé Velha and the uphill reality near the Old Cathedral

14.Coimbra: Private & Flexible Walking Tour in Historic Center

★ 4.9

Flexible Coimbra walking tour with the Walkbox app, offline audio, and WhatsApp curator help. See Sé Velha, Santa Cruz, and the University.

“Great tour. The APP is a very effective option for a self paced/guided tour, where you get the key info and tips of every place at the same time you take your time and choose your route and focus. Bernardo’s tips and recommendations also helped me a lot to make suitable choices. I definitely recommend…”

92 reviews4 hoursFrom $10by Travelbox, Lda.

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Lousa Mountain Private Tour

Lousa Mountain Private Tour - Getting there: pickup, meeting point, and how the day starts

15.Lousa Mountain Private Tour

★ 5.0

Private Lousã Mountain tour from Coimbra with off-road 4x4, deer spotting, and restored schist villages, plus optional hotel pickup.

“Our host was fantastic! Very knowledgeable about the region and Portugal history generally. He took us ALL OVER the mountains looking for the much elusive deer! We spotted about six, including a very large buck! We got to hike a bit in a beautiful forest as well. And, of course, the tour wouldn’t be complete…”

88 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $102.80by Veado Verde / Green Deer

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