Coimbra University Small-Group Guided Tour & Entry Tickets

5.0(6)1 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Portugal Cultural Experience

About this activity

Discover the University of Coimbra, Portugal’s oldest university and one of Europe’s oldest, founded in the 13th century and recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2013.

Led by a local History graduate, this small-group tour reveals the University’s heritage, academic traditions, and remarkable architecture. Explore iconic landmarks including the Royal Palace, Saint Michael’s Chapel, the Palace of Schools, the Iron Gate, and the exterior of the University Tower.

Your guide will bring centuries of history and student traditions to life through engaging stories and local insights. University entry tickets are purchased at the start of the tour. Joanina Library admission is included whenever tickets are available; otherwise, additional University highlights will be visited.

With limited group sizes, the experience is personal and interactive. The tour begins and ends next to the University of Coimbra Tourism Ticket Office, between the Departments of Physics and Chemistry.

What's included

✓Entry tickets to the University of Coimbra are included. Please note that visits to the Joanina Library are subject to availability during the tour.

Not included

✕Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Coimbra's Tourism Ticket Office, which is located between the Physics and Chemistry departments on R. Larga, 3004-504 Coimbra.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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