Most PopularBussaco and Coimbra – A Mixture of Nature, History, and Tradition
On this tour, discover all the natural splendour that Bussaco has to offer. And for those who love...
1 / 4This walking tours is one of the standout things to do in Coimbra, Portugal. Rated 4.4/5 by 5 travellers, it combines the highlights below into a single, easy-to-book experience from €213 per person. Coimbra is the home to the country’s oldest and most prestigious university, dated from 1290 which makes it also one of the oldest in the World. It's the old capital of Portugal and a riverfront city steeped in history and architecture. Discover the university tradition that inspired Harry Potter's robes and partly Hogwarts. Admire its steeply stacked historic center dates to Moorish times, with its dark cobbled lanes and monumental cathedral. “Coimbra is a lesson”, says the famous Fado song that echoes through the eras. You will find out the origins of this Portuguese famous traditional music, all in the city where the founder of the Kingdom of Portugal was born.<br/>
Coimbra is rewarding year-round, but spring and early autumn typically bring the most comfortable temperatures and thinner crowds than peak summer. Morning departures tend to be quieter and cooler; booking ahead is recommended in high season as popular walking tours slots in Coimbra sell out.