Free walking tours in Coimbra

Muy buena experiencia en Coimbra. El guía fue muy amable, explicó la historia de la ciudad de una forma clara y entretenida, y respondió a todas nuestras preguntas. Se nota que le apasiona lo que hace. Gracias a él pudimos conocer muchos detalles interesantes que de otra forma no habríamos descubierto. ¡Muy recomendable para cualquiera que visite Coimbra!

Really patient, funny and nice

Since the guide was a novelist, i will say that it was a very well written introduction to Coimbra 😊

Amazing tour guide, he customized the tour based on our interests and also managed to hit every important piece of historic information. Charismatic, pasionate and knowledgable, best way to know Coimbra for sure. 10/10

Very sympathetic guide, knows a lot and has a personal touch. Roger is considerate about his audience (for being a bit late)

We did a free walking tour in Coimbra with João, and it ended up being just me and my husband, so we basically got a private tour. We used the chance to ask a bunch of questions about university life, and João had so many fun stories and little details. After his comments on each spot, we honestly started seeing the city with different eyes, it was really insightful. We covered all the key places, plus he gave great recommendations for where to go and what to eat. He’s also just a genuinely pleasant person to spend time with. We enjoyed it a lot and would 100% recommend.

Roger is a true gem! I work in the tourism industry, and it has been a long time since I have had such an entertaining and at the same time captivating tour. He did bring Coimbra's history to life. Kings and Queens that shaped the Portuguese history and also students and fratentity traditions of centuries came to life through his stories. If you go to Coimbra, let him be your guide!

¡Increíble tour! Nuestra guia fue muy amable y divertida, nos enseñó sitios chulísimos y nos dio tips locales que nos salvaron el viaje. Cero pesado y muy auténtico. Recomiendo esta experiencia.

Roger is really passionate about his job and that made the tour even more interesting! Everything perfect, highly recommend it!

Roger was amazing guy and the tour Super interesting

Roger was absolutely perfect. Much better than we expected. Congratulations!!!

He know so much about history and the life in Coimbra. He is an open book, his love for stories can be seen all the way through the tour. Sometimes wants to tell even too much history infos, its hard to keep track for 2 hours straight, but it was a great tour to getting to know the city more.

Roger was very enthusiastic ! I found he spoke a little quickly but I guess that's the Spanish style!

We really appreciated that Igor did not cancel in spite of the fact we were only two on the tour. He was very personable and related many interesting historical details. Igor also took special care to make sure that we were comfortable with the pace as we had many hills and stairs to contend with. A memorable experience and probably the best part of our stay in Coimbra.

Lucas was outstanding! Very warm, friendly and knowledgeable. We couldn't have asked for a better guide!

Would definitely recommend this tour with Igor. He pointed out many small easily missed details, gave everything personality, and gave good explanations of historical legends and events. It was very rainy during my tour, so I was the only one in attendance, but that didn’t stop Igor from giving the whole tour with as much vigour as on a sunny day. Very educational and fun.

Great guide, very knowlegeable and pleasant. Roger gave us great recommendations. Highly recommended!

Weather was bad and I was expecting tour guide to cancel the free walk. Igor turned up happy n chirpy. It brightens our tour. Thk u v m.

Roger is a passionate, kind and a very knowledgeable guide. You can rest assured that you will get the best tour of Coimbra along with dramatic depictions of the important historical events and also learn about university traditions and Fado music. The restaurants Roger recommended were also top-notch in food quality and hospitality. I highly recommend it!

Roger was absolutely fantastic. I got so lucky that the other people who were supposed to be in the tour with me canceled, so I got a private experience. Roger was so knowledgeable and so nice, truly one of the best tour guides I’ve ever had. We talked about a plethora of topics and he made the history of Coimbra really come alive in the streets as we were walking them. I truly recommend anybody looking for a tour in this city to book with Roger. He will take care of you from start to finish.

Siamo stati contattati poi dalla compagnia e abbiamo svolto un tour al pomeriggio. Che è andato bene.

Igor is a curious, flexible and genuinely friendly person. Thanks to the tour, I have discovered fascinating historical facts, interesting details and lovely anecdotes about Coimbra. I would recommend this tour to everyone 😊 Muito obrigada pelo passeio!!

Muy buena visita! Totalmente recomendable para conocer la historia de esta maravillosa ciudad. Gracias!

Roger es muy entusiasta contando la historia y peculiaridades de los lugares visitados. Habla buen inglés. En general un tour divertido. Roger también contestó mis preguntas e hizo sugerencias. Recomendado.

I arrived in Coimbra without many expectations, but this walking tour turned out to be a great surprise. Since there were no other participants, the tour became a private experience, which made it even more engaging and enjoyable. The tour was guided by Igor, who walked me through the city’s history from its early foundations to more modern times, taking us through historic streets and gardens that really help you understand the character of Coimbra. As a Harry Potter fan, I found it especially interesting how many of the stories, traditions, and the academic atmosphere made strong connections to the kind of fantasy world J.K. Rowling later brought to life. Several moments and locations genuinely felt like they could have inspired that universe. Overall, the tour was well-paced, informative, and different from a typical walking tour. It gave me a much deeper appreciation of Coimbra and made the city far more memorable than I initially expected. Definitely worth doing if you want history, context, and a touch of magic.