Coimbra Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone
Embark on a journey through the heart of Coimbra with TouringBee's convenient mobile guide on your smartphone. This itinerary is specifically crafted to allow you to explore the city's attractions within a brief span of 1.5-2 hours. Experience the charm of quaint streets and lookout points, intriguing tales, and local folklore.
Navigate the route at your leisure, without the need to keep up with a tour group. Feel free to pause at a café or detour to explore an intriguing side street, and return to the route whenever you wish. If you have just one day to visit Coimbra, spend it with a TouringBee audio guide and gain more insights than those who have spent a week there.
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What's included in Coimbra Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Torre de Anto
Discover the charm of Torre de Anto, a medieval tower nestled in Coimbra’s historic heart. Once a 16th-century poet’s residence, this landmark offers a glimpse into Portugal’s rich past. Wander through its small museum showcasing local crafts and history. From its upper levels, enjoy stunning views of Coimbra’s timeless rooftops. A visit to Torre de Anto blends culture, heritage, and storytelling—perfect for travelers exploring the soul of this iconic university city.
Explore the Old Cathedral of Coimbra (Sé Velha), a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture and a symbol of Portugal’s first capital. Built in the 12th century, its fortress-like façade hides a serene, golden-stone interior with intricate altars and a stunning Gothic cloister. Feel the echoes of royal coronations and medieval processions as you wander through history. A must-see for lovers of art, faith, and Portuguese heritage in the heart of Coimbra’s old town.
Discover the National Museum Machado de Castro, one of Portugal’s finest art museums, housed in a former bishop’s palace in Coimbra. Named after the renowned sculptor Joaquim Machado de Castro, the museum showcases stunning collections of sculpture, painting, and decorative arts. Explore the Roman Cryptoporticus, an underground gallery from the 1st century. With its rich history and artistic treasures, this museum offers a captivating journey through Coimbra’s cultural heritage.
Inclusions
- Audio Guide App for iPhone and Android
- 1 year access to the tour, available in your preferred language.
- 23 audio recordings narrated by a professional historian
- Offline map with route for easy GPS navigation
- Illustrations to identify the landmark
- Human Guide
- Smartphones and headphones
- Transportation
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tour duration consists of time spent on tour stops and time for walking the route
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- - The tour begins at Largo da Portagem. - This is a self-guided tour; there will be no guide present at the meeting point. - Open the TouringBee app, initiate the Coimbra City Tour, and proceed along the designated route.
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Ticket Redemption
It is a self-guided audio tour provided via TouringBee mobile app for iPhone & Android. Don't forget to: - Download TouringBee mobile app - Activate your purchase Follow this link to get activation details by Booking Reference #: https://touringbee.com/booking
