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- Portuguese
- English
Visit, on foot, the most iconic sites DA cida DE Coimbra, such as the Universida DE Coimbra, Sé Nova, Sé Velha, Torre de Almedina, historic center DA cida DE and church of Santa Cruz, accompanied POR a Guide, Expert in History, History OF ART, Tourism and Cultural Heritage. Get to know some of the traditions of Coimbra’DE students and experience DA city’s medieval mysticism live.
You do not enter any monument, just the Church DE Santa Cruz, if there is no mass.
If there are reservations in Portuguese and English for the same time, the visit will be made in English, if it is not possible to arrange a Guide for each language.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The guide will be identified with an ID card, in front of the statue of King D. Dinis, in Dom Dinis Square.
The visit ends at the exit of the Church of Santa Cruz, in Plaza 8 May.
Itinerary
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1
Our visit begins near Porta Ferrea, we will know some details of the Royal Palace, the Royal Chapel of São Miguel and the Joanina Library, we will visit the outside of some faculties. On this tour we did not enter any building. Deleted entries.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2
Here in addition to observing the new cathedral, we will explain its history and some academic traditions that still take place in this space.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3
The medieval cathedral of the city of Coimbra, has undergone several stages of construction and transformation, we will explain its history, architecture and style(s). Emblematic space that marks the beginning of the Burning of Tape, the largest university party in the country.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4
We went down the wretched Rua Quebra Costas, towards the statue of Tricana, which was the target of the attention and loving missives of the students. Discover why the fado of Coimbra is singing only by men.
8 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
(Pass by)
The Almedina Tower was one of the most imposing towers and the main gateway to the medieval wall of the city of Coimbra. Today it is one of the few parts of the wall, along with the door of Barbacã, which still stand, resisting the weather of time.
Admission ticket free -
5
The Square of Commerce was, over the centuries, the “market square” where the locals made most of their sales and purchases. Here is a medieval square with medieval streets and medieval design houses. On the square we can observe historic buildings such as the "Medieval House", the Romanesque church of Santiago, church of St. Bartholomew or the old Royal Hospital (XVI century).
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
6
We will visit the interior of the Church of Santa Cruz, where we will be able to observe jewels such as the Iberian organ, the beautiful tiles and, if there is no mass, we will be able to observe the tombs of the first two kings of Portugal.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
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Additional info
- 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
- Not recommended for people with reduced mobility
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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