Coimbra

Private

Tour

Old Cathedral entrance included

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Starting time

10 Am, 2 PM, 4PM

Duration

2H30 – 3H

Prices

1 person: 35€ (tour + fado show)*

25€/ person (2-6)

15€/ person (7-10)

16- 18 years old = €5

Payment is made on-site

1 Person: tour + Fado show

The ticket for just one person includes one entrance for the fado show “Fado ao Centro”

This avoids an additional cost for solo travelers and allows me to maintain a similar income.

Fado Show on the same day of the tour at 6pm

50 minutes show including a glass of Port wine

Standard Meeting Point

Iron Gate (University)

(Google Maps link)

Outside the university’s Iron Gate (” Porta Férrea”).

Facing the entrance on the left.

Meeting Point Porta Ferrea

Meeting point and itinerary can be adjust to your needs

Main highlights

University, Botanical garden, Santa Cruz Church (inside), Old Cathedral (inside), New Cathedral, Machado de Castro Museum courtyard, Barbicane Arch, St James Church, Almedina Tower, Manga garden.

The entrance inside the Santa Cruz church and the Cathedral won’t happen if they are closed or having religious services.

Other attractions can be added or removed according to your preference

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About this tour

What’s Included

Walking tour of the city’s main attractions with brief explanations of aspects of its history and/or architecture

Interior visit of the Old Cathedral and Santa Cruz church (only church)

For solo travelers 1 ticket for the fado show

Insights on the main academic traditions

Tips on best photo spots & restaurants

Sheet with practical informations

What’s not Included

The entrance inside the university buildings (such as the barroque library) is not included.

Any additional tips you’d like to give me 😉

Difficulties Descending stairs?

Coimbra is on a hill that we’ll have to descend (including stairs). If you think your physical condition doesn’t suit this please contact me so I can adapt the itinerary.

Please Notice

During the summer Coimbra can be very hot, so be prepared with water, sun protection and comfortable shoes.

In the event of rain, don’t forget some protection as there are no sheltered areas along many parts of the route

highlights Of This tour

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Santa Cruz

Discover the history of the church and the ancient monastery & highlights. A visit to the inside is included!

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Manga Garden

Learn why it’s called Manga Garden. No, it’s not because of the mango fruit

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University

One of the oldest universities in Europe. Visit the exterior, learn the history and get some tips about the visit.

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Old Cathedral

Built like a fortress, it’s a key part of the burning of the ribbons festivities

New Cathedral

Marvel at the façade of the cathedral located right next to the museum.

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Botanical Garden

Enjoy Portugal’s largest botanical garden, included in the UNESCO classification

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St James Church

Learn about the dramatic changes this church has undergone over time

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MC Museum

A visit to the courtyard with a beautiful view is included

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Academic Traditions

Explore the traditions of one of Europe’s oldest universities.

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Barbican Gate

Discover the place that was the city’s main entry point in medieval times

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