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- Portuguese
- English
- French
- Spanish
Craft your perfect Coimbra experience with this personalized private walking tour, designed exclusively for you and your party.
Hear intriguing tales that reveal the city's true character.
Prepare to be captivated by stories of kings, scholars, and monks as you explore the 'City of Knowledge'.
Enjoy intimate access to Coimbra's most iconic landmarks and unveil the mysterious symbols hidden within its ancient walls accompanied by your own expert tour guide.
Uncover the hidden stories behind the Moors and Christians, and the Inquisition.
Discover the role the Knights Templar played in Portugal's rise as a global power.
Learn about the foundation of the University and its ancient traditions, and immerse in its unique atmosphere that has drawn scholars and royalty for centuries.
A personalized journey through Portugal's fascinating past, revealing the insights and secret details that bring history to life.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
This tour starts inside the City Hall building lobby (Câmara Municipal de Coimbra). Please search for a tour guide, holding a sign saying: "Coimbra Private Walking Tour". Address: Câmara Municipal de Coimbra Praça 8 de Maio 3000-300 Coimbra
We will be finishing this tour in front of the exit door of the Baroque Library (Biblioteca Joanina).
Itinerary
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1
Pantheon of the 2 first kings of Portugal
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2
University's historical building (foundation site): Includes the private guided visit to the Royal Armory Room, the Graduation Room (former Throne Room of the Royal Palace), the Private Exam Room and the Palace's Royal Chapel.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3
University's first library with a beautiful Baroque decoration (privately guided visit)
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A maximum of 6 participants per booking. Tour NOT shared with other travelers.
- Not recommended for travelers 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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