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Free tour of the University of Coimbra

Duration: 1h and 30min
Languages: Portuguese
Guru: Urbe
Quality Verified Registered on July 30, 2020
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Do you want to know one of the most famous university cities of all time?

This free tour of the University of Coimbra will take you to know one of the most prestigious universities internationally.
In it, we will tour the ancient space and its most important faculties. After meeting at the iron gate we will begin the tour, we will contemplate the exterior of its royal palace, royal chapel and Joanina library while we delve into the history of the city and its most important landmarks. We continue walking to the nearby new cathedral. Did you know that academic traditions are carried out in this temple?


We will pass in front of the traditional houses of the students of Coimbra, called the Republic. In these houses important Portuguese lived from singers, writers, etc. Walking through the streets of the city we will arrive at the Old Cathedral where you will continue to feel the university spirit of this place.


We will finish the free tour in front of Zeca Afonso's house.

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What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Biblioteca Geral, 3000 Coimbra, Portugal
    Biblioteca Geral, 3000 Coimbra, Portugal
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    I will be next to the General Library, with a backpack and a lanyard. The day before the free tour, they receive a message saying the guide's name, contact, how he will be dressed, to recognize him.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Universidade de Coimbra
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Be New from Coimbra
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Machado de Castro National Museum
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Sé Velha - Coimbra

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Not suitable for pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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