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Conimbriga: walking tour to the largest roman city in Portugal (4h)

View to the roman wall

Amphitheater, in the village Condeixa-a-velha

Walking bridge next to the waterfall

View to the public roman Bath

Waterfall (with water in winter)

Conimbriga: walking tour to the largest roman city in Portugal (4h)

Art, Culture, & Historical

Joined 2025

Joao M.

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Coimbra

English, Portuguese (Native)

4 hours

Private tour (only you and Joao M.)

Up to 8 people

A true gem of Roman heritage, Conimbriga, currently the largest Roman city in Portugal and in the good state of preservation, is preparing its application for UNESCO World Heritage status. On this tour, we will explore this wonderful archaeological site, the museum, the nearby village, built on the ruins of ancient Conimbriga, where the arches of the amphitheater are still visible, and the small river/valley/ (new) footbridge. We will have a complete view of Conimbriga and its surrounding area.

Itinerary

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10:30 AM

Meeting Point

National Museum of Conimbriga (At the Entrance. Guide with a green shirt, yellow botlle)

- museum, right next to the Conimbriga parking lot. After the introduction, we went down to the archaeological site and later visited the museum. The museum/Conimbriga is located 20-25 minutes from the city of Coimbra. It is located between Lisbon and Porto, with a highway nearby. It is always an excellent place to stop if you are traveling along this route or if you are in Coimbra. To and from Coimbra, if you do not have your own transportation, there is a public bus, but I recommend that it is easier to use a taxi/Uber/Bolt. If you take uber/bolt/ taxi, Don't forget to say that you would like to go to Conimbriga ruins, and not just Conimbriga (there is a street named Conimbriga, which is quite far from this archaeological site).

Moorish River Waterfall/ Walkway

Visit the Moorish river and its waterfall (with water, when rains. Usually from october to March), now also featuring a walkway that offers even more incredible views. It is located on one of the slopes of Conimbriga, just a few meters from the roman city. This stop is mainly for us to enjoy the magnificent views and nature, and to get a sense of the geographical conditions of the area, so that we can understand the context of Roman life in this area. We won't do the whole route, because it would take much longer, but a small part of it.

National Museum of Conimbriga

The Conimbriga Museum presents a collection of various finds discovered over the years during excavations at the archaeological site (kitchen utensils, coins, parts of pillars, tools, and much more). Through videos and models, we can also see various ruins that we visited earlier, reconstructed as they were in Roman times.

Conimbriga Ruins

Get ready for an exciting journey into the past, as we go back around 2,000 years in time. We will explore the center of the ancient Roman city of Conimbriga. Among other attractions, we will visit the Forum, the public baths, the city walls, remains of the Roman road, noble houses (notably the incredibly well-preserved Casa dos Repuxos), try to understand and imagine how they lived, and see extraordinary sites.

Amphitheater ruins ( Village Condeixa-a-Velha)

The village Condeixa a-Velha, was built on top of the ruins of the ancient city of Conimbriga. It is still inhabited today. Here, we will see can see the arches of the Roman amphitheater...

Ending Point

Parque de Estacionamento de Conimbriga

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guide fee

Tickets to Conimbriga archaeological site+ National museum

What‘s not included

. Transportation: Taxis/uber/ Bolt ( Depending on how far in advance we book, it may be more expensive or cheaper, but a round trip from Coimbra/Conimbriga usually costs between €15 and €30); Public Bus from Coimbra, around 3€

. Extra expenses

Tour Important Information

This tour involves a lot of walking (some physicall demanding to visit the valley/waterfall), sometimes with uphills and downhills, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.

Conimbriga has a café, restaurant, and restrooms, should you need them.

If weather conditions are very adverse (extreme heat or heavy rain), we will have to reschedule the tour.

Important message from the supplier

My tours are walking tours. Tours in Coimbra start in Coimbra (although we can arrange to meet you at your hotel in Coimbra if you are staying in the city center, if that is more convenient for you). For tours outside Coimbra, if you need help, I can help you get to your destination. Usually, the meeting point will be at the location specified in the tour, but I can guide you in Conimbriga, Figueira da Foz, if you can kindly pay my transportation fee.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2025

Joao M.

Identity Verified

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About Tour Guide Joao M.

Hello, I'm João. I was born in Coimbra, and I have a degree in Anthropology, and master's degree in Cultural heritage, management and programming. I am a certified guide. I love meeting new people and helping them get to know my country better. If you enjoy history and want to learn more about our culture and traditions, I think my tours are the best choice for you. I work mainly in the city of Coimbra, and around. I am based in Coimbra region, but I am also available for tours in Lisbon, Aveiro, or Porto. I will be happily suggesting you a full customized tour in these 3 cities. Please send me a request, just customize your request.

This is just a suggestion, but If you are very interested in history and would like to take an original tour in Lisbon, we can visit various archaeological sites in Lisbon (such as Roman cisterns, city walls, and Iron Age neighborhoods), sometimes walking through unexpected places, such as shopping malls or under hotels, banks, churches, and even bathrooms (public, clean)... History is where you least expect it.

Thank you!