Group Tour
Downtown
Free Tour
Learn about the city in just 1H30
Snapshot
Price: Tip Based
Starting Time: 17:30
Duration: 1H30
Distance: Around 1,5 Kms
Maximum group size: 15 people
Dificulty: Easy including stairs with rails
Main highlights
Santa Cruz Church (outside), Barbicane Arch, Manga Garden, St James Church (outside), Almedina Tower, Portagem Square, Manuel Braga Park
Learn about the tragic love story of Pedro & Ines
It is not possible to visit the inside of the Church of Santa Cruz when mass is taking place
Notice this
Downtown is not synonymous with old town
On this tour you won’t pass by the attractions located in the upper part of the city (such as the University, the cathedrals or the Botanical Garden). I will show you photos and give some context regarding those places but we will not visit them!
This is a group tour. You may have people from other bookings (maximum group size of 15 people)
This tour is designed for those who want a quick visit to the downtown area or for hot weather, as the route is flat.
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Details About this tour
What to expect
Downtown walking tour
Downtown Attractions and city history
Academic traditions and Fado de Coimbra explanation
Learn the love story of Pedro & Ines
Get to know the true tragic love story of the Romeu and Juliet of Portugal
Learn about the Miracle of the Roses of Holy Queen Isabel
Sheet or pdf with practical information about Coimbra
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: University, Old Cathedral, New Cathedral, Machado de Castro Museum or the Botanical Garden.
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
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 15 adults
The first booking of each timeslot has a minimum of 2 people. After the first booking this limit ceases to exist
