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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.
Intimate Fado de Coimbra show at Casa Fado ao Centro with a glass of local port, plus history explained in English.
“The music was truly beautiful and the musicians so skilled/talented. I was enthralled with the Portugese guitar.”
Skip the lines on a small-group, English guided tour of the University of Coimbra, including the Joanina Library in timed slots.
“Fantastic tour of Coimbra University and the Joanina Library. Renan was a most knowledgeable and informative guide, providing great details of Portuguese history throughout the tour which helped shape and color our understanding of the university and the library. Great job Renan! Would highly recommend this tour and if you’re fortunate enough to get Renan…”
Guided tour of the University of Coimbra and old town, with Joanina Library entry, UNESCO sights, and a small-group English tour.
“Reanan was great! As a former student of the university he was very knowledgeable and provided personal information about different parts of the university. He was very enthusiastic and engaging. The tour of the historical portions of the city was wonderful. Well worth the booking this tour.”
Kayak Portugal’s Mondego River from Penacova to Torres do Mondego with easy current, beach stops, and multilingual guides for about $35.
“Loved everything about this trip. The congenial fellow kayakers from around the world, the swims in the rivers and the freedom to go at your own pace.”
Coimbra tourist train with GPS audio in 4 languages, plus stops at Portugal dos Pequenitos and the University of Coimbra Chemistry Department.
Coimbra student-led walking tour with Daniel: university history, student traditions, and ancient city sights for $23 in 150 minutes.
“We had a great time— very informative and interesting, both as to history and current culture of university.”
Walk through a 1.3-hectare miniature Portugal and Portuguese-speaking world in an old-school park with interactive exhibits. Ticket from $17.
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Private English tour of Coimbra UNESCO campus, Joanina Library, and St Michael Chapel with tickets included.
“This was an enriching tour. I liked learning about the history of the university, learning about some of the longstanding academic traditions, and seeing some of the historic spaces in the university, including the Joanina Library. Our guide, Eva, was knowledgeable, good-natured, and unflappable.”
A small private tour from Coimbra to Conímbriga’s Roman ruins, plus two museums that explain the daily life behind the mosaics.
“What a big difference between just wandering around, and having a great guide! Alfredo was full of interesting information and between him, the museums and amazing Roman ruins, this was definitely a high point of our entire Portugal trip. I only wish we had time to take his other trips!”
A short Coimbra traditional boat trip on the Mondego River with electric-powered Barca Serrana, guided history, and snacks.
“Miguel was the most entertaining, passionate and theatrical tour guide I’ve ever encountered. Seeing Coimbra from the Mondego in a small group made the experience intimate and I’ve learned a lot about the history of the city in just this 1 hour boat ride. Obrigada, definitely worth it!”
Schist villages on Lousã Mountain from Coimbra. Off-road roads, restored hamlets, short hikes, and a small-group private feel.
“Our guide was amazing. It was so far the most captivating experience of Portugal. Country side was incredible and the walks were lovely. So much history. So quaint.”
Guided visit to Tomar’s Convento de Cristo. Small group, UNESCO site, expert Templar stories, and a practical 2-hour plan.
“What an amazing place to see! Something you don’t want to miss . We did a private tour with Sarah's who is very knowledgeable and personable The time flew by. She injected just the right amount of humour into the trip to keep it lively and interesting. If you get a chance when booking ask…”
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…”
Flexible Coimbra walking tour with the Walkbox app, offline audio, and WhatsApp curator help. See Sé Velha, Santa Cruz, and the University.
“this was a fantastic tour. the support offered was excrptional. the information was great. we could stop and start where & when we felt like it. i just wish i had known about the walkbox tours when i first arrived in portugal.”
Private Lousã Mountain tour from Coimbra with off-road 4x4, deer spotting, and restored schist villages, plus optional hotel pickup.
“Fun day, fabulous guide. I did the full day experience and truly enjoyed it. I thought there would be more hiking, there wasn’t, but good experience going off road. Beautiful views. Enjoyed visiting remote areas I would not have otherwise experienced.”
