Be impressed by the diverse gastronomic traditions and customs of local people of the first capital of Portugal, ancient Coimbra, with a friendly expert local guide.
Things to do Free Tour Coimbra: History Legends & Traditions
Why is Portugal so decadent?
What do the locals live on?
What influence do students have on the city?
Is the black coat mandatory to use?
If you have asked yourself at least one of these questions during your trip to Portugal then this is the tour for you.
With us you will discover the reality, often kept hidden, of local daily life
The tour includes:
- Guided tour of the historical part of Coimbra
- Introduction to the academic life of students
- Analysis of the social and cultural situation of today's Coimbra
We are interested in accompanying people who want to discover something that a normal tour or Wikipedia does not tell you, that is what it means to live here in Coimbra today!
In 2h30 we have a way to know all the main attractions of the city, with stories, legends and well-known characters of the city.
We will visit:
- Largo da Portagem (meeting point)
- Arch of Almedina
- Baixa
- Monastery of S.Cruz
- Municipal market
- Toga (official student store)
- AAC (University Academic Association)
- Praça da República
- Jardim da Sereia
- Botanical Garden and Arcos do Jardim
- University (only outside)
- Old Cathedral (only outside)
Included
Mercado Municipal D. Pedro V
The Toga - Ready-to-Wear for Students
Aqueduto de São Sebastião
Jardim Botânico da Universidade de Coimbra
A Toga (official student shop)
Meeting point