Coimbra Walking Tour: University Small Group Tour with Tickets

From $58 • 1 hour 30 minutes • Portugal Cultural Experience • Coimbra, Portugal • Meet on location • Free until 1 day before

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Why we love it?

The Coimbra Walking Tour offers an engaging 1 hour and 30-minute exploration of one of Portugal's oldest universities, the University of Coimbra. This small group experience is ideal for history enthusiasts and those interested in academic heritage, providing an intimate setting for learning. Participants will enjoy guided access to key university sites, with entry tickets included, while the chance to visit the stunning Joanina Library adds a unique highlight, depending on availability. The tour's focus on the university's rich history and architectural beauty makes it a distinctive opportunity to immerse oneself in Coimbra's educational legacy.

Inclusions

Entry tickets to the University of Coimbra are included. Please note that visits to the Joanina Library are subject to availability during the tour.

Itinerary

Step 1

Discover the oldest university in Portugal and one of the oldest in Europe, founded in the 13th century. Even today it is one of the most prestigious and recognized universities in the world. Discover the history, heritage, and academic traditions on a small group walking tour by former students of this ancient educational institution, which has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site since 2013.

Enjoy a complete tour, where you'll have the opportunity to visit the places at the University of Coimbra most visited highlights.

Visits to the Joanina Library are subject to availability during the tour. Tickets to enter the University of Coimbra will be purchased by the guide at the beginning of the tour. If there are no slots available to visit the Joanina Library, we will visit other attractions at the University of Coimbra. We do not accept refunds if the Joanina Library is not available during the tour.

It begins and ends next to the ticket office of the university.