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No minimum number of attendeesNo minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
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Free booking and cancellationFree payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
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My name is Jose. I live in Coimbra since I was a student here a few years ago. I like history, culture and art. And I love meeting new people. I offer general tours of the city in Portuguese and English. I also offer more specific and in-depth tours of the New and Old Cathedrals and the University of Coimbra.
I'm José, Portuguese, a graduate of the university & living in Coimbra for over 20 years. I invite you to embark on a captivating journey with my Coimbra free tour.
To make it easier to understand the city's history, I use supporting materials such as photos and diagrams.
We'll start in the heart of downtown, at Portagem Square where you'll get to know the town's patron saint and some of its history.
Then we'll head downtown past what was once the city's main entrance, the Almedina Gate, explore St James Church, visit Santa Cruz church (inside and out), once part of a big monastery.
Do you know the origin of the name manga garden? Did you know it was part of the monastery? I'll tell you all about it and show you photos of what it was like.
We'll pass the municipal market and then we'll head uptown, ending the tour at the University
Itinerary: Almedina Arch, St James Church, Santa Cruz Church, Manga Garden, Machado Castro Museum courtyard, New Cathedral & University.
Along the way, I'll share insights into the city's history, its people, academic traditions, and practical tips to maximize your Coimbra experience. At the end, we receive a handy sheet of the city's useful information.
I comply with legal requirements including RNAT registration (registry 924/2023)
Let's make your Coimbra exploration truly memorable.
Meeting Point: In front of the "Hastens Sleep Spa" Hotel at Portagem Square. I'll have a black pin that says "Coimbra Free Tours"and a blue folder with me. This is the google maps link to the "Hastens Sleep Spa" Hotel: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vYTKMGnXPoP7Fs2s9
Founded in 1290, is one of the oldest universities in europe and the oldest in Portugal. It's an UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will see the outside (Paço das Escolas courtyard) and I'll show photos of the inside with some explanations
We will admire the outside and learn more about the academic traditions that take place here
It's one of the best views in the city. We'll visit the museum's courtyard where you'll discover what kind of tiles were introduced to Portugal in the 16th century.
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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