Explore Coimbra: Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Exterior visit to the University of Coimbra (former Royal Palace), including an exterior view of the Joanina Library. Please note that entry to the University buildings and the Joanina Library is not included.

Exterior visit.

Exterior visit to the New Cathedral of Coimbra (Sé Nova), an impressive former Jesuit church whose grand façade tells the story of one of the most influential periods in the city's history.

Exterior visit to the Machado de Castro National Museum, built above the ancient Roman Forum and home to one of the best-preserved Roman cryptoporticus structures in Europe.

Walk through the iconic Quebra-Costas Steps, one of Coimbra's most picturesque medieval streets, connecting the Upper Town with the historic city centre, where you'll uncover the fascinating legend behind its name.

Learn the story behind Coimbra Fado, one of Portugal's most distinctive musical traditions and an essential part of the city's identity.

Exterior visit to the Almedina Tower, the former main gateway to medieval Coimbra and one of the city's most important reminders of its Islamic past.

Walk along Rua Visconde da Luz, where you'll discover Coimbra's traditional pastries and the stories behind some of the city's most beloved local sweets.

Visit Largo da Portagem, one of Coimbra's most emblematic squares, and uncover the fascinating story behind the legendary "Friar Killer" statue.

Explore Praça do Comércio, the historic heart of Coimbra's commercial life, and discover the Pelourinho, a powerful reminder of the city's medieval justice system and the era of the Inquisition.