Private Guided Tour: Best Of Coimbra
Coimbra is known as the city of students because it has the oldest Portuguese university, founded in the 13th century, built next to the old royal palace and attached to the old Roman forum, as if emulating the ancient acropolis of classical knowledge in Athens. The academic traditions merge perfectly with the legends and traditions of Portugal’s almost millennia-old history, where the stories of bloody battles and tragic loves seem serene when you gaze at the peaceful Mondego River, which runs through the city and Portugal. Discover the main attractions of this amazing city, on this private tour by former students of the University of Coimbra.
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Private Guided Tour: Best Of Coimbra
What's included in Private Guided Tour: Best Of Coimbra
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Universita Di Coimbra
Get to know the ancient academic traditions and practices of the University of Coimbra, with a guided tour of the main monuments, such as joanine library, s. miguel church and the royal palace, of this century-old institution, in the company of a former student of the university.
Se Velha De Coimbra
Discover one of the oldest Romanesque cathedrals in the world, whose origins date back to the Crusades and the dawn of Portuguese nationality. Be amazed by the artistic heritage inside this unique monument and by the gloomy cloisters, where stories will be told that go back to the foundation of the city of Coimbra.
Porta da Barbaca
Explore some of Coimbra's best-known medieval streets while your guide explains the specificities of local traditions, such as pottery, Coimbra's fado and other surprises, including a surprising defensive door of the old medieval city.
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The guide will meet the clients at the statue of King Dinis, near the University of Coimbra, identify himself as the guide and address the clients by name.
End Points
- This is a linear circuit and the end of the tour is different from the starting point.
