Coimbra Downhill Tour Highlights History and Student Traditions
On this walking tour you’ll discover all of Coimbra’s main attractions starting on top of the hill until downtown.
It’s the perfect way to discover the city if you only have a few hours.
If you have more time, this is also the best way to get na introduction. Then you can take advantage of the tips given on the tour to explore some aspects in more detail in the following days.
Don’t just limit yourself to a few historical anecdotes about the city.
Take a tour led by a guide registered with the national tourist office, but in a more informal and relaxed atmosphere. Get the knowledge, context and experience from a local.
With this tour you will get:
- An overview of the city’s history
- Passage through all of Coimbra’s main attractions
- Knowledge of the most important academic traditions
- Tips on restaurants and best places for photos and panoramic views
- A quick reference guide to the city in paper or pdf format
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Coimbra Downhill Tour Highlights History and Student Traditions
What's included in Coimbra Downhill Tour Highlights History and Student Traditions
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
In this square you will learn more about the founding of the University and the history of the city's occupation.
Jardim Botanico
Our tour will pass by the this botanical garden created in the 18th century.
This is the oldest university in the country and one of the oldest in Europe. You can learn more about the academic traditions and the evolution of this space since the occupation by the Muslims. With the help of some photos, you’ll find out what you can find inside and tips on visiting.
Inclusions
- Expert and Passionate Certified Local Guide
- Sheet or pdf with recommendations from a local to enjoy Coimbra to the...
- Gratuities
- The tour does not include entry to paid attractions. In those cases, only the outdoor areas are visited
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- I'll be in the shade next to the statue in Dom Dinis Square (“Praça Dom Dinis”). Look for the guide wearing a yellow T-shirt or a blue jacket with a logo on the back.
End Points
- Sometimes the tour ends at the mango fountain about 150 meters from the Church of Santa Cruz (downtown)
- In a park by the river, about 50 meters from Portagem Square (downtown)
