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Coimbra, Portugal

Guided Tours in Coimbra

Choose from our 2 private guided tours in Coimbra. Book your tour now!

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Coimbra Old City Tour
Coimbra Old City Tour
Coimbra, a World Heritage Site since 2013, is a city steeped in history and tradition, inevitably associated with its famous university (one of the oldest in Europe) and its library. The city boasts a vast and significant historical heritage, with origins stretching back to Roman, Jewish, and Muslim times and the dawn of Portugal. There is much, much to see.
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Conimbriga Walking Tour: The Fascinating Roman City In Portugal
Conimbriga Walking Tour: The Fascinating Roman City In Portugal
Located between Porto and Lisbon, and just a few minutes from Coimbra, Conimbriga, a true gem of Roman heritage, currently the largest Roman city in Portugal and in the good state of preservation. On this tour, we will explore this wonderful archaeological site, its museum, and the nearby village, built on the ruins of ancient Conimbriga, where the arches of the amphitheater are still visible.
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Tour Guides in Coimbra

Get to know our 1 tour guides in Coimbra.

Joao
Joao

Hello! My name is João and I'm from Coimbra. I was born in Coimbra and graduated in Anthropology in the same city. I am a certified professional tour guide. I love my job! I love meeting people, helping them learn about our history and traditions, and being creative, taking tourists to places that are often unknown. My tours have a strong historical component.

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Coimbra Frequently Asked Questions

We have collected the answers for you for some of the frequently asked questions from our visitors in Coimbra.

No. It’s understandable that there’s some confusion; both belong to the district of Coimbra and are located just a few kilometers apart. Both share a common connection to certain civilizations, including the Romans, and Coimbra’s development is also linked to the decline of Conimbriga. But Coimbra is a city with thousands of years of history, boasting attractions from various eras, most notably its famous university. It has a very vibrant academic and university life. Conimbriga, on the other hand, is a fascinating archaeological site, also with centuries of history. It is the best-preserved Roman city in the country, though it has been uninhabited since the 10th century.

Yes, the tours in Coimbra and Coimbriga are private tours. Gonativeguide's friendly local tour guides offer private, guided tours fully tailored to your taste.

If you want to visit Coimbriga by car, the eaiest is to park at the free parking next to the Conimbriga National Museum.

In Coimbra, parking isn’t always easy. The historic center doesn’t have many parking options. On weekends, parking at the university is relatively easy. But it’s always easier on the other side of town near the university stadium or the Santa Clara a Velha monastery. As an alternative to driving, Coimbra has good public transportation (trains and buses). There are frequent departures from Lisbon and Porto heading to Coimbra .