Discover the Oldest Ruins of Portugal in Coimbra and Conímbriga, where Fado Sings its History

Coimbra and Conímbriga. Discover the oldest ruins of Portugal where Fado sings its history and

Right in the center of Portugal, known as the “city of students”, you will find Coimbra. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is one of the most historic Portuguese cities, and once was the second capital of the Kingdom of Portugal.

It is believed that it was the birthplace of Coimbra that D. Afonso Henriques. Is this true or just a legend? It’s up to you.

A city that perfectly combines the tradition of history with cultural evolution, it supports its own candidacy for the European Capital of Culture for 2027.

This is a region filled with historical monuments with a strong Manueline influence in its architecture, and a symbol of academic life unique in the country: one of the oldest universities in the world.

Just over 15 kilometres from Coimbra, find the mythical village of Conímbriga.

Did you know that this is one of the richest archaeological sites in Portugal? Conímbriga originated as a Celtic city of the Conii tribe at the end of the Iron Age.

It was later occupied by the Romans, under the leadership of the famous Emperor Augustus, in the 2nd A.D.

Discover academic tradition and mythology

On this personalized tour, discover why Coimbra is the capital of academic traditions.

We will visit the university campus, where the famous Joanina Library is located. Built between 1717 and 1728, it is one of the richest libraries in Europe.

We will pass through the other emblematic monuments of the city, such as the Old Cathedral or the monastery, examples of Manueline architecture in a region loaded with medieval history.

Still in Almeida, we can visit the New Cathedral or the College of the Eleven Thousand Virgins.

Here, we pass the arches of the gate and tower of Almedina and, one of the towers that formed the circular wall that has delimited the city since the Roman occupation.

And when hunger begins to set in

At lunch, the excellent cuisine will show you that this visit was the right choice.

You don't want to miss Bairrada's famous roasted piglet, traditional chanfana or lamprey rice. And to accompany, how about a noble wine?

Finish in beauty with regional sweets like the pasties of Santa Clara or the acclaimed arrufadas.

With a full belly, the tour continues.

Conímbriga has a lot of charm

Get ready for a trip to the past with a visit to Conímbriga.

All set to board a train bound for the past?

On this tour you will see a wonderful world of ruins, composed of a set of buildings, which include a spa, amphitheaters, a forum, an aqueduct and even the remains of a Christian basilica.

Discover the house of Repuxos and be enchanted by the beautiful central garden, with its original hydraulic structure of more than five hundred fountains.

See story-filled mosaics of hunting scenes, mythological passages, monsters, birds, and marine animals.

Then visit the Monographic Museum as the cherry on top of this cake. See various objects found over the years which are filled with the secrets of the ancient Roman city. Get to know the history of this town.

The perfect getaway to escape the monotony

Join this trip to one of the most historic regions of Portugal.

In this private tour, which lasts about twelve hours, you will learn the oldest traditions of the city of students.

Venture through years of history in the ruins of Conímbriga and let your imagination lead your journey into a stunning past.

Book your place on this unique tour here.