Free walking tours in Coimbra

Jose's walking tour was my favorite part about visiting Coimbra; he was entertaining, extremely knowledgeable, and gave us fantastic recommendations. I'd never done a free walking tour, and I will definitely book them again in the future after such a great experience. I highly recommend this tour if you visit Coimbra!!

Jose was great

I really like the passionate way Igor tells the stories of the city and the university – few names and dates, but many interesting historical legends, facts, details of student life, and local tips. Starting the tour with a visit to the beautiful botanical garden is a great idea.

E’ stata la mia prima esperienza con Guruwalk e Joao l’ha resa molto piacevole. Grazie

Very Committed and Passionate about Coimbra! Provides in-detail insights. I would definitely recommend anyone visiting Coimbra to take this Tour! Thank you Jose!

Grazie Jose! The tour was brilliant, very interesting and dynamic. We appreciated Jose’s kindness and preparation. We enjoyed our time in the city! Recommended !

Igor was a fantastic guide! He took us to many places including the University of Coimbra, several churches, downtown and the beautiful gardens. We learned a lot of history and interesting information about Coimbra. His style was relaxed and professional. We really enjoyed this tour with Igor!

We had a great tour. No rush, asnweres all questions. Was absolutely great!

Roger was a fantastic guide. The best guides bring history to life and give their stories life and context....and humour and Roger is one of the best. His enthusiasm was clear ans he knew his subject. Thank you Roger

We had a great morning with Jose exploring Coimbra. Jose was an excellent guide. Jose's English is perfect and he has a great knowledge of the history and modern day living in Coimbra. I highly recommend doing a walking tour with Jose.

We had a fantastic guided tour with Roger. He was very professional with lots of knowledge. We were late and he gave us the chance to catch up with the group. It was also possible to take my children with me. Thank you very much Roger - I highly recommend the tour with you!

Very informative and funny! Highly recommend the walking tour to know all about Coimbra’s history and culture

If you want to learn about Coimbra's rich history, the best way is to go for a city walk with the guide. I booked the 3 hours tour with Joao and walked with a small group through the old streets of Coimbra. It was relaxing and very pleasant. Visited the oldest university of Portugal located on the top of the city and enjoyed the beautiful scenery from up there. I recommend the tour for anyone who is interested to find more about the history of Portugal and its first capital city, Coimbra.

The tour was nice and informative.

Certainly! Here's the revised version of the review with **Coimbra** featured prominently: --- **Five Stars for Roger – The Best Way to Discover Coimbra!** If you’re visiting Coimbra, do yourself a favor and join Roger’s free walking tour — it’s hands down one of the best ways to experience this historic and charming city. Roger is not just a guide; he’s a storyteller, a historian, and an entertainer all in one. From the very start, Roger brought Coimbra to life with his infectious energy and deep love for the city. He seamlessly wove together centuries of history, fun facts, and personal insights, turning every street and stone into something meaningful. Whether we were walking through the ancient university grounds, exploring the old town’s narrow alleys, or learning about Coimbra’s place in Portuguese history, Roger made each moment captivating. What makes Roger truly exceptional is the way he connects with his group. He was warm, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable, always open to questions and happy to share recommendations for local spots to eat, hidden gems to visit, and how to get the most out of your time in Coimbra. His humor and passion made the tour fly by — I could’ve easily listened to him for hours more. Even though it’s a free tour, Roger gives a premium experience. I’ve done walking tours all over Europe, and this was easily one of the best. If you’re in Coimbra, make sure Roger is part of your itinerary — and don’t forget to tip him generously. He more than earns it. Obrigada, Roger — you made Coimbra unforgettable!

I booked last minute to do this solo as my husband hurt his knee, so we had to cancel our original plans. I was surprised to be the only person on the tour - it was a bit strange to start, but Igor and I soon got into a good rhythm of walking and talking. He's a nice guy with good English who has obviously loves Coimbra and has a lot of stories about the city's history - as well as some about more current events. I enjoyed the (downhill!) walk, got to see parts of Coimbra I hadn't yet had the chance to explore, and learnt some stories to regale my husband with! Recommended.

Amazing experience! José is a great guide who knows all about the city and its unic university. Definitely worth it!

Roger hat eine lebendige und ansprechende Tour gegeben. Zu jedem Detail wusste er einen fun fact! Große Empfehlung

João was a wonderful tour guide with lots of information including historical facts, local folklore, customs and traditions, current events, and so many great recommendations for visitors to Coimbra and surrounding areas. His tour provided a unique perspective that all in our group enjoyed and appreciated. We wish we could have spent more time in this beautiful city.

Joao was excellent- he was very informative and took his time to explain everything- would highly recommend him

Roger was the perfect guide. His knowledge and enthusiasm for Coimbra were radiated. I loved exploring the city with him and his restaurant recommendation was fabulous too.

Very passionate about the city and all the hidden mysteries! We really felt part of Coimbra and it's history. He is a super guide!!

Igor was awesome! He is laid back, funny, and polite. He shared a wealth of historical knowledge about both Portugal and Coimbra and his attention to detail in his storytelling was intriguing while challenging traditional historical thinking. His open minded storytelling nature left us curious to learn more! Igor is new to leading walks but a fantastic Coimbra guide!

Roger was one of the best tour guides I have ever had. He possessed an incredible amount of knowledge about history, which he skillfully integrated as we walked through the old part of the town. He helped me understand the historical background of the architectural layout and the specific details about Portugal, both past and present. His ability to articulate the tour, which was more than two hours, exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend his tour. Thank you, Roger! It was such an exceptional experience that I will remember it for a long time and will certainly share it with my friends. Once again, thank you; it was much more than I expected!

Our Guru was so passionate about Coimbra and its history! He had many anecdotes and stories to share which really helped us learn about the history of the city and Portugal overall. The structure of the tour was also very well planned out and he had very good recommendations for everything from food, ice cream, museums, fado music, and more. I highly recommend this tour!