Meeting Point

Praça Dom Dinis, University of Coimbra

Botanical Garden

Short visit to the amazing historical and huge botanical garden, from 18th century, with plants from all over the world

Palace of School, University

This square is the heart of the University of Coimbra. In addition to being beautiful and offering magnificent views of the city, it has a lot to tell. For now, suffice it to say that it has played a very important role in the history of Portugal... and here, you will find a specific big attraction in Portugal (and in the world)

Roman Gallery

In the underground of Coimbra, beneath a national museum, lies a hidden place that even few locals know about... it is one of the best-preserved Roman sites in the entire country. The great Roman gallery. Let's go and see it. This venue is closed on Mondays. As our tour takes place on that day, it does not include a visit to this venue.

Old Cathedral

Let's visit the legendary cathedral, dating back to the 13th century. A masterpiece of great importance in Portuguese history and architecture.

Quebra costas square

A venue for parties and shows, this welcoming old square is characterized by a long staircase... which, incidentally, gives this space its name. A venue for parties and shows, surrounded by shops and restaurants, this cozy old square is characterized by a long staircase... which, incidentally, gives this space its name. A venue for parties and shows, surrounded by shops and restaurants, this welcoming old square also boasts important vestiges of the city's past and is characterized by a long staircase... which, incidentally, gives this space its name.

Santa Cruz Church

Dating back to the 12th century, this beautiful church has historical and religious significance for all Catholics around the world, but also for all Portuguese people...

Sofia Street

Founded in the 16th century as part of the university, this street is home to an old bookshop with an architectural curiosity that makes it a unique building in the city, and one that few people know about... but there is also a very special church... which hides a big and surprising secret inside. Is it still an active church? Are you curious? On the tour, you'll find out. These mysteries will be revealed during the visit

Commerce Square

The heart of downtown. A large square, also the stage for various shows, with old and new commercial establishments of different concepts. The heart of downtown. A large square, also the stage for various shows, with old and new commercial establishments of different concepts. At both ends of the square, there are two historic churches.

Oldest house in Coimbra

In the final stretch of our tour, we pass by the oldest house in Coimbra. Exterior view. The house is currently closed to the public. When was it built? I'll reveal that on the tour.

Ending Point

Largo da Portagem, in the downtown. The gateway to the historic center of Coimbra. A perfect place to tell you about our regional sweets. Here you will find magnificent pastry shops.