Coimbra Walking Tour: University Small Group Tour with Tickets

from $57

Duration

1 hour 30 minutes

Type

Guided

Difficulty

Moderate

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Discover the oldest university in Portugal, founded in the 13th century, and one of the oldest in Europe. Even today, it is one of the most prestigious and recognised universities in the world. Join a small group walking tour led by former students to discover the university's history, heritage and academic traditions. The university has been recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site since 2013.

Enjoy a comprehensive tour and have the opportunity to visit some of the University of Coimbra's most notable highlights.

Please note that visits to the Joanina Library are subject to availability during the tour. The guide will purchase tickets for the University of Coimbra at the beginning of the tour. If there are no time slots available for visiting the Joanina Library, we will visit other attractions at the university instead. Refunds will not be given if the Joanina Library is not available during the tour.

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.

Tour Plan

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Stage 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.