PORTUGAL · COIMBRA AND THE UNIVERSITY CITY
18 tours
Portugal fills up from July and stays busy into October, so the good Coimbra University City Tours go early. The 15 below would go on a first trip, priced and timed so you can choose in five minutes.
See Fado de Coimbra at Casa Fado ao Centro, with English storytelling and a glass of port wine. Intimate 50 minutes for $18.
“A taste of fado which was enjoyable and soulful. The glass of wine was a lively finish”
Tour Fátima’s Marian pilgrimage sites and UNESCO Coimbra from Porto in one guided day, with free time, history, and two big walks.
Small-group guided access to Coimbra University and the Joanina Library, skip the waiting, with expert storytelling in English.
“My husband and I had a great time on this tour! You can't miss touring the University if you come to Coimbra. Filipe, our knowledgeable guide, made an already beautiful and interesting place so much more interesting with everything he told us. It was really fun and educational. At the end, Filipe sent us a list of restaurant recommendations and traditional pastries to try, which was much appreciated as well!”
Guided University of Coimbra and Old Town walk with a small group guide, UNESCO stops, and student traditions for a 2 to 3 hour visit.
“Filipe was knowledgeable, entertaining and spoke clearly! His English was excellent! I would highly recommend him to anyone!”
Paddle the Mondego on an easy current with forest views, river beaches for swims, and guided stops from Penacova to Torres do Mondego.
“It was a lovely trip down the Mondego river; green woods rising up at both sides, lots of waterbirds, an easy rapid and sandy riverbeaches now and then. Everything quiet. Rodrigo was an excellent guide who took care of everything and everyone. Thank you for a beautiful day!”
Porto to Fátima and Coimbra in one full day, with guided shrine sights, shepherd-home entry, and free time to pray or wander.
Small group day trip from Porto to Aveiro Little Venice by Moliceiro boat, then Coimbra University and Biblioteca Joanina.
“This was a great experience. Ines was an amazing guide, she knew so much about the area and provided great information.”
Full-day Porto trip to Aveiro and Coimbra: a traditional moliceiro canal cruise, Art Nouveau streets, salt pans, and optional University of Coimbra interiors.
“Ease of transport and pleasant guide. Enjoyed all activities”
A student-led 150-minute walking tour of Coimbra, blending university history, local rituals, and key monuments for $23 in a small group.
“Daniel was a great guide. Lots of interesting facts of the city, the history and student life and rituals. We also know where we want to go back to dig a little deeper.”
Porto to Coimbra and Aveiro in one day, capped with a traditional moliceiro canal cruise. Small-group guide, 9 hours.
“Touring the university and the boat trip in Aviero were interesting and enjoyable. Ricardo was very knowledgeable and friendly. My only complaint was that we thought he was going with us on the university tour to guide us. Also aviator said water would be provided, and it wasn’t.”
Private University of Coimbra walking tour from Porta Férrea, with Royal Palace, St. Michel's Chapel, and Joanina Library access plus skip lines.
“our guide was very knowledgeable and patiently answered our many many questions. despite the rainy weather, he was able to keep us dry ny moving indoors when necessary. he provided many fascinating details. he even had a recording of the baroque organ so we could hear its sound. he told many stories about events on the campus and gave us a good historical perspectve. it was a wonderful and fascinating afternoon. one the highpoints of our trip to Portugal. thank you!”
Private alumni-led tour through UNESCO Coimbra, with timed access to Joanina Library and Capela de São Miguel, tickets included.
“Our tour guy was very knowledgeable about the town and especially the university. She provided us with information that was helpful to understand the history of both.”
Private Roman tour from Coimbra with Alcabideque aqueduct ruins plus PO.RO.S and Conimbriga museums, small group and hotel pickup.
“Alfredo was very courteous, and knowledgeable about the Roman history. It was nice to have a small group. Very happy with this tour. We saw some well preserved mosaics .”
Coimbra Mondego boat trip on restored traditional boats, 50 to 60 minutes, English guide, local stories, and wine and snacks.
“Very good guide, knowledgable and interesting. Lovely to go on the traditional boat.”
From Porto to Fatima and Coimbra in one full day, with Mass at the Sanctuary, shepherds’ homes, and a guided walk in university Coimbra.
