Coimbra Free Tour Must-See Places

If you want to tour Coimbra without missing the essentials and have a good time, this is your tour.

We will visit the places that mark the character of the city. We will start at the Jardim Botânico da Universidade, a place full of history and curiosities. We continue to the University of Coimbra and the Paço das Escolas, where we will tell stories of black cloaks and academic traditions that are still part of university life.

We will pass by the elegant Sé Nova and the imposing Sé Velha, scenes of little known episodes that show the importance of the city over the centuries.

We will walk through the old town to the Almedina Tower and the Mosteiro de Santa Cruz, where the first kings of Portugal rest.

We will stroll through the Praça do Comércio, discover the Baixa and stop in front of Coimbra's Fado sculpture, symbol of its musical tradition.

We will finish by the river in the Parque Verde do Mondego, perfect to close the tour with open views, relaxed atmosphere and local tips to continue enjoying the city.

History, curiosities, kings, students and traditions are combined in an entertaining, light and full of surprises tour.