Free Tour of Coimbra: Dream and Tradition

Overview of the tour in 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.

The Paço das Escolas Free Tour of Coimbra will also tell you several curiosities about the Bell Tower and the Joanina Library, which you can visit on your own after the tour. In the academic festivities and traditions, the Old Cathedral of Coimbra is the symbol of one of the most important moments in the life of any student in Coimbra: 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 Inquisition Court 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 is the patron saint of the city. Free Tour of Coimbra is 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.

On arrival

¡Bem-vindos to Coimbra and to the blue umbrellas of Take!
Please note that our meeting point is under the Aqueduct Arches.

Please note that near tour start times we only respond to WhatsApp message

Groups of 7 or more are always welcome. In this case, we require a deposit of 10 € per adult (12 years and older). This principle results from the need to protect and value the level of quality and dedication that we demand from our local Take Porto guides.

Things to note

There is very little time left for you to get to know dozens of stories and secrets of our wonderful Coimbra.

We hope you are as excited as we are to discover this amazing city. We ask you to be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the start time so that we have time to welcome all our guests.

Free Cancellation

You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.