About this experience
Spend a private day in the city where Portugal was born. Coimbra was the kingdom's first capital, home to its oldest university and the resting place of its first two kings. Step inside the Baroque Joanina Library, walk the UNESCO Paço das Escolas, stand in the Romanesque Old Cathedral and before the royal tombs at Santa Cruz. Entry to the Joanina Library is by timed slot, visits are limited to a short window inside, and slots sell out in high season. We book your entry in advance, so you never miss your window or waste it in a queue. A fully private experience: your pace, with pickup in Lisbon and all entrance tickets included. While most tours rush Coimbra as a quick stop on a fixed schedule, you set the rhythm, with time for the old town. Prefer to go deeper into history? Choose the Coimbra + Conímbriga option and add the best-preserved Roman city on the Iberian Peninsula, a short drive south, with its famous mosaics and 2,000-year-old streets, entrance included.
At a glance
- Duration: 9 hr–11 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 9 hr–11 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Conímbriga entrance included with the Coimbra + Conímbriga option
- Tickets to Sé Velha and Santa Cruz
- Entrance tickets to the University of Coimbra (Paço das Escolas and timed Joanina Library entry)
Not included
- Gratuities (optional)
- Lunch
Itinerary and highlights
University of Coimbra (Paço das Escolas & Joanina Library) · 90 min (proposta; live 60) · Walk the UNESCO courtyard of the Paço das Escolas and enter the Baroque Joanina Library at your pre-booked time slot.
Sé Velha de Coimbra · 45 a 60 min · Portugal's finest Romanesque cathedral, built while the country was being born.
Monastery of Santa Cruz · 45 a 60 min · The National Pantheon holding the tombs of Portugal's first two kings, Afonso Henriques and Sancho I.
Conímbriga Roman Ruins · 60 a 90 min · only if you choose +Conímbriga option · The best-preserved Roman city in Portugal, with the mosaics of the House of the Fountains and the on-site museum.
Free time in the historic center for lunch
Meeting and pickup information
- Please enter your pickup address for our offered pickup and drop-off.
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- SWINGO by Avenidas
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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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