Tours in Coimbra and around
Old Coimbra Tour
This tour consists of a general guided tour of Coimbra's historic city center. Coimbra is a city traditionally known for its extraordinary university and library, but there is much more to see. Come and explore the downtown, uptown, Coimbra University (outside visit), and the Botanical Garden. With the help of your guide, discover the traditions (cultural, gastronomic) and fascinating stories of this city...
Itinerary: University of Coimbra, Bothanical Garden, New Cathedral, Old Cathedral (interior), Monastery of Santa Cruz (visit to the church), Commerce square, Quebra Costas Square, Largo da Portagem.
Minimum 2 people
WHEN: All year, everyday. Possible to be made between 9 a.m - 4 p.m.
Duration: 3h
COST - 43€ (children up to 6 years, free)
Tour includes ticket to the Old Cathedral
It doesn't include to the library (because of logistical issues... time slot, availabilty, long visit)
Prices for group reservations are different, request your quote.
Meeting Point: University of Coimbraa, Largo D. Dinis, in front of the statue. Guide has green shirt and a yellow bottle
Jewish Coimbra Walking tour
Discover the rich Jewish heritage in Coimbra! Cultural, historical, and scientific remnants of national and international significance. Uncover fascinating curiosities delving into the vibrant Jewish history of Portugal.
Itinerary: Monastery Santa Cruz, Incquisition courtyard (with Exhibition), Fountain, New Jewish Quarter, Commerce square, Old jewish Quarter, Aristides House, mikveh (outside)...
Minimum 2 people;
When - All Year, from thuesday to saturday. at 3.30 pm or at 4 pm. Not available on sunday.
Duration - 2h
COST - 25 € per person (children up to 6 years, free)
Prices for group reservations are different, request your quote.
Meeting Point - In front of the entrance Monastery of Santa Cruz. Guide has green shirt and a yellow bottle
Traditions and shopping coimbra center tour
On this tour, discover in the old Coimbra, unique stores that celebrate Portuguese heritage—from artisanal textiles and traditional hats to gourmet grocery shor and a typical hamdmade soaps or ceramic shops. Explore specialty drink shops, and immerse yourself in the craftsmanship that makes Coimbra special.
Itinerary: historical bookstore, coimbra's typical weaving store, winehouse/artgallery, portuguese grocerystore, Corvo street, Portugal vynil store, hat store, store with chocolates made in Portugal, tyipical handmade ceramic store, antique store, typical handmade soaps store (without chemicals), Market... the tour also includes a visit to a small an old shopping center, (where we find the typical flower shop) located in a surprising Coimbra monument...
Minimum 2 people;
WHEN All year. From Monday to friday. On monday, at 3p.m, next days, at 10 a.m, and 3 p.m
Duration - 3h
COST: 40 € per person (children up to 6 years, free)
Prices for group reservations are different, request your quote.
Meeting point. Square 8 de maio. Guide has green shirt and a yellow bottle
*Tour includes, 1 regional local drink
Conimbriga Tour
Conimbriga is a veritable pearl of the Roman legacy left in Portugal... a city of enormous dimensions, constantly undergoing archaeological excavations (a never-ending job), it is currently in the process of applying to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The extraordinary fountain house, the walls, the cantaber house, the forum, or the museum... are some of the great attractions to see. The tour also includes a visit to the arches of the Roman amphitheater, located in the neighboring village of Conimbriga, Condeixa-a-Velha (a 10-minute walk from Conimbriga).
Minimum: 2 people;
WHEN: All year, everyday, Tours can be conducted between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Duration: 3h15.
COST: 52€ per person (adult), children aged 7 to 13, 45€, children up 6 years, free. Tour includes ticket to Conimbriga.
Prices for group reservations are different (15€ p/person)
Meeting Point: in Conimbriga, in front of the entrance the national museum.
Porto Walking Tour
The city of Porto has several fascinating places, some well known, others less so, and several fabulous stories (some almost unknown) to reveal. Get ready for this tour to discover the historic center of Porto, a World Heritage Site, its squares, streets, and monuments.
Itinerary: Old Cathedral, Luiz Bridge, Train Station (São Bento), Aliados Square, Clerigos Tower, Carmo Church/ Narrow House, Lello Library, Liberdade Square, Saint Catarina Street, Bolhao Market, Flores Street, Ribeira, Bolsa Palace, Sá da Bandeira Market
Minimum 2 people; maximum 6
WHEN: From October to March thuesday to Saturday 10.30, 1pm, 3 pm.
Duration: 3h00
COST: 65 € per person (adult). Children aged 7 to 13, 42€. Children up 6 years, free.
Tour includes a entrance to library lello (depending of their availability. I have to make reservation in advance), and ticket Carmo Church and Narrow House.
Meeting point: Calçada da Vandoma ( next to Vimara Peres Statue). Guide has a green shirt and a yellow bottle
Lisbon Archaeological Tour
This original tour, is a visit to a little-known but fascinating part of Lisbon. We will visit some of the extraordinary archaeological sites located in the historic center of the Portuguese capital. An unmissable journey through time! We will walk through Lisbon's underground, but also above ground. In squares, banks, houses, churches, streets, and plazas, we will find fascinating and almost unknown pieces of the history of this ancient city. Walls, Phoenician neighborhoods, Roman cisterns, and ramparts await us.
Minimum: 2 people; Maximum: 6
WHEN: From october to March, and july. 10.40, 3h40 p.m
Duration: 3h
COST: 45 € per person (adult). Children aged 7 to 13, 30€. Children up 6 years, free.
This tour is only made with small groups
Meeting Point: Commerce square, near the statue D. José
Personalized Tour
Would like to make your own tour? Would you like to make a longe tour in Coimbra, for example? Tell me, what would you like to do.
