University

Private Tour

Discover the University with a certified guide

75€ per group (guiding service)

Snapshot

Starting Time: 14:00

Duration: Around 1H30 – 2 hours

Distance: Around 1,5 Kms

Maximum group size: 6 people

Dificulty: Easy including stairs with rails

Price: 75€/group for guiding service

(University tickets not included)

University tickets not included

Price is just for the guiding service !

You must also buy the entrance tickets

Buy university tickets at official website

www.visit.uc.pt

Ticket Prices with library: €16,50/adult

Availability in english

Is your date not available? Ask my availability by Whatsapp (preferential) to +351 91 415 25 30 or by email to info@coimbrafreetours.com

Please Notice

You have to buy tickets in advance as the Baroque Library’s timeslots usually sell out.

If you don’t have the tickets I will only do the tour outside.

You can buy them at the official website (visit.uc.pt)

The guided tour includes the Academic traditions, Univesity Main Campus, Royal Palace and St Michaels Chapel and the Barroque Library

Regarding Barroque Library the explanation about this space will be given outside before your entry. I won’t go inside with you.

Meeting Point

Outside Iron Gate

at university main campus

(Google Maps link)

More Details

University main campus, Saint Michael’s Chapel, Barroque Library, Royal Palace,

The explanation about the Barroque Library will be given outside. The reason is that I will not be able to reserve a timeslot for myself if it is already sold out. However, an explanation will be provided in advance for a better understanding of the interior space.

Itineray may be changed due to weather conditions or religious services

If tickets for the university are included this activity is non-refundable. No changes or cancelations are accepted.

Tour is paid on site with cash or by paypal

If tickets for the University are purchased through me the payment must be made in advance. In this case Tour is non refundable

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

The route takes you up the hillside, part of which is made up of stairs.
Some of the stairs have handrails, but not all of them

Photos Of This tour

Available extra options

Old Cathedral & Downtown tour (10€/person)

City tour with around 1Hour

“Petiscos” Tasting (15€/person – minimum 3 people)

Small sardines with ravigote sauce

Mackerel fillets in olive oil

Mackerel pate

1 Regional sweet from Coimbra

1 glass of wine

* Tastings may be changed due to lack of stock

Details About this tour

What to expect

Downtown walking tour

Downtown Attractions and city history

Academic traditions and Fado de Coimbra explanation

Caned fish, pate and olive oil tasting*

Small sardines with ravigote sauce

Mackerel fillets in olivei oil

Mackerel pate

Regional sweet and sparkling wine*

1 Regional sweet from Coimbra

1 glass of regional sparkling wine

Sheet or pdf with practical information about Coimbra

* Tastings may be changed due to lack of stock

The tour is not about this

This is tour do not pass pass by many of the most important attractions of the city such as the Old Cathedral, New Cathedral, Machado de Castro Museum or the Santa Cruz church.

For covering thoses attractions consider my Top Attractions Free Tour (uphill or downhill)

More Details

Jardim da Manga, Igreja de Santa Cruz (exterior), Praça do Comércio, Igreja de Santiago (exterior), Porta de Barbicane, Porta de Almedina, Praça da Portagem

Academic traditions highlights

Tasting of canned fish, pate and olive oil, ending the tour with a regional sweet and a glass of sparkling regional wine

Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance

If you cancel your booking 24 hours before the tour departure time -> if payment has already been made, a full refund will be made

Payment is made on site in cash or by paypal at the beginning of the tour.

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

The itineray has some stairs (around 40 steps).
The stairs have handrails.

The itineray has some parts where animals aren’t allowed.

This is not a private tour, so there may be people from different bookings

The maximum group size is 6 adults

The first booking of each timeslot has a minimum of 2 people. After the first booking this limit ceases to exist

Available extra options

Old Cathedral & Downtown tour

10€/person

City tour with around 1Hour

Portuguese “Petiscos” Tasting

15€/person – minimum 3 people)

Small sardines with ravigote sauce

Mackerel fillets in olive oil

Mackerel pate

1 Regional sweet from Coimbra

1 glass of wine

* Tastings may be changed due to lack of stock