Guided Tour of University and City of Coimbra: Discover Historical Sites and Joanina Library

Embark on a guided tour of the University and city of Coimbra, exploring historical sites and visiting the renowned Joanina Library. Discover the rich history of this Portuguese city.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • University of Coimbra - We will start the visit to the city of Coimbra through the University, we will visit the Paço das Escolas, the Joanina Library, São Miguel Chapel and the Royal Palace).
  • Se Nova Catedral de Coimbra - We will pass by the Sé Nova Cathedral and continue our visit through the historic part of the city.
  • **Old Cathedral of…
What's Included
  • Tickets
  • Guides
Additional Information

Explore the significant historical sites of Coimbra. This excursion includes access to JOANINA LIBRARY.
The tour is managed by RM Guided Tours Coimbra
The tour is designed for those who wish to delve into Coimbra’s past. Our ‘Universidade de Coimbra skip-the-line guided tours’, linked to TripAdvisor, have underscored visitors’ keen interest and…

Location
Dom Dinis
Praça Dom Dinis
Attention: The meeting point is in front of the statue of Dom Dinis in the middle of the square.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Odyssey29284128850
Jan 10, 2025
Excellent guide - Filipe was a great guide! Very knowledgeable and easy to understand. We learned a lot about the history and culture of the university and the city of Coimbra.
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Franklinmelvin_b
Jan 9, 2025
Excellent guide - Our guide was excellent- so knowledgeable and friendly. He told us in an interesting and accessible manner so we wanted to find out more. Although the day began with heavy rain it soon cleared and we learnt so much. Thank you Filipe for making our private tour of the University of Coimbra one of the highlights of our holiday in Portugal
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John_c
Jan 6, 2025
Recommended experience for anyone in Coimbra - A very enjoyable trip through one of the oldest universities in Europe! Rivaling Oxbridge in terms of history, grandeur, and renown. Filipe was excellent and even went out of his way to get my fiancé and I umbrellas as we got caught in the rain.
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Dana_s
Jan 3, 2025
Excellent value. - Filipe was extremely knowledgeable and professional, and the pace was perfect. It was an excellent value, and I highly recommend it.
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Santison
Dec 30, 2024
We were very well received and guided by Renan who is passionate about history. It was a pleasure. 🤩 - Very interesting and exciting. Nice visit to the university and its superb library. We had plenty of anecdotes
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Marion_m
Dec 27, 2024
Fun and Informative - Renan was passionate and knowledgeable about Coimbra and Portuguese history. He also tiefit into modern day Portuguese society.
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Julie_c
Dec 20, 2024
Renan is an excellent... - Renan is an excellent guide. His enthusiasm for Portuguese history is infectious! As a former student, he provides great information and shows you great sights. Especially loved the Joanina Library. Because of Renan's excitement with the history, this non-history lover is inspired to read and learn more about Portugal's history. Thanks for the great tour!
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Sarah_d
Dec 17, 2024
You MUST do a tour with Renan - Renan was absolutely amazing. His knowledge of Portugese history was incredible and his passion for Coimbra, and in particular the University where he had studied, was infectious. We learnt so much in such a short period of time and had enormous fun. We could have listened to his stories for hours longer. We would HIGHLY recommend to anyone wanting to get a genuine taste of this beautiful and important part of Portugal.
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Sonia_m
Dec 9, 2024
Highly recommend this tour for all history lovers! - This was one of the best tours I've taken. From the instructions on where to meet to the tour itself, Renen was an incredible guide. He is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the history of the area and this is evident in his stories about the old university, the Joanina library, and the old town of Coimbra. I learned more about Portugal's history in a few hours than I did in the many years of visits to Portugal. Highly recommend this tour!
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Calla_f
Feb 5, 2025
A tour which could be skipped. - My tour guide, Philippe, provided an excellent overview of the University. However, for the price paid for the tour of the university and the city, I did not believe it was a good value. I would not recommend this to a traveler who is prepared to do a little research prior to visiting the University. I would definitely not recommend paying for the city tour. It primarily is a very brief walk, including a stop at the Se.
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