Free Tour of Coimbra: Dream and Tradition

Duration: 2h and 30min
Languages: Spanish
Guru: Take
Quality Verified Registered on February 19, 2020

Take is a small local company that wants to show its cities to the world. We have a team of talented and passionate guides who want to show you the nooks and crannies, secrets and stories of our unforgettable city. Come and discover Lisbon, Porto, Braga and Guimarães and all the charms and charisma of Portugal. 2018, 2019 & 2020 Certificates of Excellence by TripAdvisor.

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    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Coimbra, former capital of the Kingdom of Portugal, scene of tragic loves and birthplace of one of the oldest universities in Europe.
From ancient legends to tense political confrontations, the Free Tour of Coimbra tells us the story of a city that has become bigger than a country.
Of course, the "Fado de Coimbra" and one of the most tragic love stories in memory, that of Inés de Castro and King Pedro, could never be missing from the Free Tour of Coimbra.
Passion, knowledge and power are intrinsic to the city and our Free Tour of Coimbra will be a time machine that will travel through centuries in the city, from the Romans to the Dictatorship of the New State .
At the Paço das Escolas , Free Tour of Coimbra will also tell you several curiosities about the Bell Tower, the Joanina Library, the Capelos Room and even the Academic Prison, which you can visit on your own after the visit.
In academic festivals and traditions, the Old Cathedral of Coimbra is the symbol of one of the most important moments in the life of any Coimbra student: The Monumental Serenade.
In another of the most popular places in Coimbra, the Jardim da Manga , the Free Tour of Coimbra will talk about the Jewish presence in the city since time immemorial and also about the Court of the Inquisition of Coimbra, one of the cruelest in the country.
Almost at the end of the tour, the Free Tour of Coimbra will pass by the Monastery of Santa Cruz , where we will reveal who the patron saint of the city is and what extraordinary episode took place in this city that is still told from generation to generation.
Free Tour of Coimbra is much more than a traditional guided tour of the city. A journey made of legends and traditions, of political games and forbidden loves, it is a journey through the history of Portugal and its first capital.

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Alameda Dr. Júlio Henriques 121, 3000...
    Alameda Dr. Júlio Henriques 121, 3000-393 Coimbra, Portugal
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    We are at the Main Arch of the Aqueduct with our blue umbrella.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    São Sebastião Aqueduto
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Jardim Botânico da Universidade de Coimbra
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Universidade de Coimbra
  • 4
    Outside visit
    rail carrier
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Tower of the University of Coimbra
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Be New from Coimbra
  • 7
    Outside visit
    Machado de Castro National Museum
  • 8
    Outside visit
    Sé Velha - Coimbra
  • 9
    Outside visit
    Manga Garden
  • 10
    Outside visit
    Monasterio de Santa Cruz
  • 11
    Outside visit
    Rua Velha
  • 12
    Outside visit
    Largo da Portagem
  • 13
    Outside visit
    Monument to Miguel Torga

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).

Tour opinions

28 ratings
4.8
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4.84
Fun
4.62
Expression
4.8
Quality
4.67
Route
4.59
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Paredes 25 Nov 2023
Madrid

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Travelled in couple - Nov 2023
El recorrido con Angélica nos reveló muchas cosas sobre el lugar
Mar Colon 23 Nov 2023
A Coruña

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Travelled in group - Nov 2023
Fuimos un grupo de 4 personas y quedamos todos gratamente satisfechos con nuestra guía Angélica y lo mucho que nos ayudó a disfrutar del día en Coimbra
Alba 23 Nov 2023
Ourense

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Travelled in couple - Nov 2023
Chulísimo! Angélica encantadora y el tour muy interesante. Está gritando la cabra.
MARIA DEL PINO LOPEZ VAZQUEZ 15 Nov 2023

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Travelled in couple - Nov 2023
Muchísimas gracias María Fernanda !!! , ha sido un placer el paseo por Coimbra y todos los conocimientos que nos has transmitido al grupo. Ha sido divertido con todas las anécdotas e interesante por todos los datos de cada edificio visitado. Hasta pronto, nos quedamos con ganas de volver !!!!
Ana Arcos 10 Nov 2023
Madrid

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Travelled in group - Nov 2023
Muy agradable el paseo con Angélica. Nos explicó de forma muy amena el presente y la historia tan interesante de la ciudad.
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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
Suitable for carrying 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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