Portugal · COIMBRA TOURS
The 15 best coimbra tours you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
A small Coimbra Fado concert at Casa Fado ao Centro with clear English explanations and a glass of local Port wine to end it.
“The singers and guitarists were excellent and the performance was outstanding.”
Porto to Fátima and Coimbra in 10 hours, with time at the Sanctuary, Francisco and Jacinta’s home, and Coimbra’s UNESCO university quarter.
“A day well spent especially in Fatima, a lifetime wish that came true. Our guide Maia was very well prepared to give us all the information and history about the places we visited. I would say that he is a good driver as well. Well done.”
Small-group guided tour of the University of Coimbra with no queue, including the Joanina Library, Chapel, and Royal Palace in English.
“Renan Souza, our tour guide, was extremely knowledgeable about the university and the history of Portugal. He was very positive, friendly and upbeat. I would definitely recommend this tour with a knowledgeable guide like Renan. We learned a lot about the history of the university and of Portugal.”
Walk Coimbra with a small English-speaking guide, touring the UNESCO university sites and old town. Includes one admission ticket.
“What a wonderful tour in such a beautiful and vibrant setting! Renar (I hope I am writing his name correctly) is very knowledgeable and passionate about the university and its history since he’s also a student. Highly recommended!”
Kayak the Mondego River near Coimbra on an 18 km easy current route from Penacova to Torres do Mondego. Swim on sandy beaches.
“A great experience on the river. Our guides were friendly and informative. A wonderful way to spend your day.”
Day trip from Porto to Fátima and Coimbra with guided history, sanctuary and shepherd homes, plus a free Porto walking tour next day.
“Our group happened to be small so we got to know each other. Our guide, Felipe, was great! So informative and friendly. The tour was well worth it and would do this trip again.”
Small-group day trip from Porto to Aveiro and Coimbra, with a moliceiro boat cruise, salt-pond views, and University of Coimbra highlights.
“We had a wonderful time with Ines! She was friendly, kind and helpful throughout the tour. She was also extremely knowledgeable, happy to answer every question we had about Portugal and doing everything she could to make our tour meaningful and enjoyable! Highly recommend taking a tour with her!”
Small-group day trip from Porto to Aveiro and Coimbra, with a Moliceiro boat ride, Costa Nova, and the University and Biblioteca Joanina.
“Ines was a wonderful tour guide and driver. She gave us so much useful information! She was so easy to work with! Great trip! and great excursion! Highly recommend!”
Tour Coimbra by train with automatic GPS audio and stops at Portugal dos Pequenitos and the University of Coimbra for about $8.
Coimbra on a 150-minute student-led walk with Daniel in traditional regalia, linking the university story and Roman-to-modern city sights.
“The guide, Daniel, gave us a comprehensive insite of Coimbra history, architecture and student life (including traditional customs). Daniel made the tour perfect. OBRIGADO!”
Portugal dos Pequenitos mini-park ticket ($17): 1-hour self-paced explore Portugal and the Portuguese-speaking world on 1.3 hectares.
“A compra pela GYG funcionou muito bem, e custou o mesmo que a bilheteria. O parque em si é que deixa muito a desejar. Desatualizado e em mau estado. Os placards electrónicos muitas vezes desligados.”
Porto to Coimbra and Aveiro in one day, with a traditional moliceiro canal cruise. Small group, guided highlights, good value at $119.77.
“You’ll have about 2 hours to explore the university on your own There is no guided walking tour of the historic center of the city It’s a small group tour (up to… people)”
Coimbra private walking tour of the University, led by English-speaking guide, with Royal Palace, St. Miguel Chapel, and Joanina Library.
“João was an intelligent, interesting, and friendly guide. He tailored his tour to our questions. He was fabulous!”
A private, English-guided walk through Coimbra’s UNESCO University of Coimbra campus, Joanina Library, and St Michael Chapel.
“We had an excellent tour of the University of Coimbra and Joanina library led by our guide from gowalks Portugal who explained the history of the various buildings and rooms in a very interesting and knowledgeable way. Highly tecommended”
A private, English-speaking half-day tour from Coimbra to Alcabideque aqueduct, Sicó’s PO.RO.S museum, and Conímbriga ruins.
“The entire day was amazing, starting with the outstanding Museum that explained the origins of the Rome, the Roman Empire and Conimbriga, followed by an excellent tour of the ruins and ending at the stream that supplied the water to Conimbriga. Ou tour guide was great - he was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions.”
Pick the coast, the wine, the water or the walk.
