Coimbra City Tour: Explore Historic Landmarks

Explore Coimbra’s iconic landmarks with expert guides. Discover history, culture, and charm on an affordable city tour. Book your unforgettable experience today.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • University of Coimbra - The guided tour of the University of Coimbra features:
  • School Hall
  • Royal Palace (Sala dos Capelos)
  • Joanine Library
  • St. Michael’s Chapel
  • Biblioteca Joanina - The Joanine Library will be viewed from the outside.
  • Se Nova Catedral de Coimbra - Following the University visit, the tour passes by the Sé Nova…
What's Included
  • guide
What's Not Included
  • Tickets
  • We did not enter the Joanina Library
Additional Information

Our City Tour in Coimbra is the experience everyone has been anticipating! After numerous requests from our customers, RM Tour Portugal, the leading provider of guided tours in Coimbra, introduces a new, more affordable way to explore the city’s charms.
This tour has been meticulously designed to showcase the best of Coimbra, visiting its most iconic…

Location
Praça Dom Dinis
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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52mollyl
May 19, 2025
Fascinating tour - Renan gave an engaging tour of Coimbra with great attention to detail and in-depth historical information at each site. He answered lots of questions and has a wealth a knowledge. I highly recommend this tour, especially if you’re someone who loves history
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75driver97
May 2, 2025
Mostly an exterior tour of the University. - Very nice tour! We lucked out a bit due to the fact that it was raining and we were the only two, so we ended up with a private tour. They call this a city tour, but mostly it is a tour of the University with a couple of other sites added in. Also, this tour doesn't include access to the interior of the University. Our guide was Very knowledgeable and spoke excellent English, and very patient with all of our questions. He explained what the interior held and showed us pictures, but all the interior is on another tour. Bit disappointed in this aspect, we thought it was only the Library that we wouldn't be able to see. Tip: we were able to obtain tickets there at the University to the interior after our tour even after we were told that the only time available was at 12:30 pm which conflicted with our tour. So, check at the ticket window again if you don't already have the tickets to the other interior attractions like the Library, chapel, science lab and natural sciences museum.
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Jayne
Apr 28, 2025
Filippe was a great guide, extremely knowledgeable of Coimbra, it's history and the University. - Filippe was a great guide, knowledgeable of Coimbra, it's history and the University. Beautiful area, top of the city and nice views.
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Leanne_p
Apr 19, 2025
Highly recommend to do this tour - Highly recommend this tour. Fred was a great guide. Very knowledgeable and interesting. And Coimbre is a beautiful place to visit.
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986greiceg
Jan 27, 2025
Great Tour Full of History and Fun - Even though the tour didn’t include entry to the Joanina Library, it didn’t disappoint at all! There’s so much history and fascinating stories to discover in Coimbra. The guide made the experience both educational and entertaining. A fantastic way to explore the city!
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Marceloeo4106dp
Jan 27, 2025
Coimbra Is More Than Just the University - While the University of Coimbra is impressive, this tour showed me there’s so much more to the city! From its medieval streets to lesser-known historical gems, the guide painted a complete picture of Coimbra’s rich heritage. A fantastic experience beyond the usual tourist spots!
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Shunsuken2025
Jan 23, 2025
A Wonderful Experience in Coimbra! - I had an amazing time on this tour of Coimbra! Our guide was absolutely fantastic—punctual, knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about the city. He shared many fascinating stories and anecdotes which really brought the city to life. The tour covered all the must-see spots, including the stunning University of Coimbra, the Old Cathedral and Santa Cruz. Even though the tour didn’t include entry to the famous Library, I didn’t feel like I missed out at all. The guide made sure we had a rich and fulfilling experience regardless. If you’re visiting Coimbra, this tour is an absolute must. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Passport09517693183
Jan 23, 2025
Great Coimbra Tour - Fantastic tour with a knowledgeable guide! The University and city highlights were incredible. Perfect for anyone wanting to dive into Coimbra's history. Highly recommend!
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R4853vnhenriqueg
Jan 23, 2025
Fantastic Tour with Filipe - Filipe was an amazing guide! His expertise and engaging explanations brought Coimbra's rich history to life. The tour was well-paced and with lot of history.
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Caioo959
Jan 23, 2025
Incredible tour with Renan - Renan was an outstanding guide! His knowledge, enthusiasm, and storytelling made Coimbra’s history come alive. The University and city tour were unforgettable. Highly recommended!
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From $24
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).