Coimbra Best Of: Private walking tour with tickets

Get to know the ancient academic traditions and practices of the University of Coimbra, with a guided tour of the main monuments, such as joanine library, s. miguel church and the royal palace, of this century-old institution, in the company of a former student of the university.

Discover one of the oldest Romanesque cathedrals in the world, whose origins date back to the Crusades and the dawn of Portuguese nationality. Be amazed by the artistic heritage inside this unique monument and by the gloomy cloisters, where stories will be told that go back to the foundation of the city of Coimbra.

Explore some of Coimbra's best-known medieval streets while your guide explains the specificities of local traditions, such as pottery, Coimbra's fado and other surprises, including a surprising defensive door of the old medieval city.

The guide will show you the first Portuguese royal pantheon, where the first two kings of Portugal are buried, and talk about the ancient formation of the kingdom of Portugal, one of the oldest countries in the world, with 900 years of history, and the oldest nation state in Europe, with the oldest borders. Marvel at the monastery's sacred art treasures and be amazed at the number of relics of Catholic saints that this place of worship holds.