University of Coimbra Guided Tour: Explore Rich History and Culture without Queues

Experience the rich history and culture of the University of Coimbra with RM Guided Tours. Skip the queues and enjoy a unique and engaging guided tour led by knowledgeable former students of the university.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • University of Coimbra - The guided tour of the University of Coimbra includes:

  • School Hall

  • Joanine Library

  • St. Michael’s Chapel

  • Royal Palace (Sala dos Capelos)

  • Biblioteca Joanina - The visit of the Joanina Library is scheduled every twenty minutes. There is a library viewing time of maximum 10 minutes and no photos are allowed inside.

What's Included
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Additional Information

RM Guided Tours Coimbra originated from the vision of making tours of the University of Coimbra unique, turning the guided expedition into an enjoyable journey of learning and cultural growth in an intriguing manner. Thus, we in our firm continually strive to merge the splendid past of the University of Coimbra with its current state and enduring traditions that are still prevalent in our organization. Our heritage, sociology, and tourism education has all facilitated this. Our staff members are University of Coimbra alumni, which adds immense value and insight to our offerings.

If the thought of extending your exploration of Coimbra city appeals to you, you can reserve our other tour. Simply look up ‘Guided tour of the University and city of Coimbra’ on Tripdavisor.

Location
Biblioteca Geral Da Universidade De Coimbra
Largo Porta Férrea
Attention: The meeting point is in front of the GENERAL Library of the University (not the Joanine Library)
Cancellation Policy

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

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Michellejz99ew
Jul 24, 2024
Amazing! - Amazing! If you want a tour with historical perspective, just the right amount of detail, and a dose of humor I cannot recommend Renan Souza more highly. Book the RM tour, you will not be disappointed!
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Cch55
Jul 22, 2024
Enjoyable and educational - Filipe, our guide, was very knowledgeable and made the tour both interesting and educational. Having a personal tour made all the difference on a very hot day!
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Alexandra_f
Jul 21, 2024
Great Tour with a Great Guide - My boyfriend and I had the most amazing time with Daniel! He was so incredibly well informed, having studied history at the renowned University, and his English was truly outstanding. It was like touring with a great local friend and visiting their hometown: he had both the history and personal stories from his own time at the university that made the tour so much more compelling and fun. This was also an incredible tour for the price, would highly recommend everyone go on this tour with Daniel!
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Cynthia
Jul 14, 2024
Our guide, Renan, is SO knowledgeable about the history of the university and Portugal in general. He made it fun! - The tour was fast-moving. Renan’s knowledge of history is almost encyclopedic, and he presented it in a way that was both informative and entertaining for our older teenagers. And the university is beautiful of course. Renan is a gifted guide for sure!
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Suzanne_k
Jul 13, 2024
Fascinating tour of University of Coimbra & history of Portugal - Renan was an amazing guide! He not only graduated from University of Coimbra, he has studied the history and culture of Portugal at the college & graduate level. We were excited to not only learn about Coimbra and the university itself, from its founding to the present, but to also learn context about the history of Portugal in the 20th century to the present. Visiting the historical sights with him was so much richer because he was able to tell many stories from his personal connections and people he has interviewed for his graduate studies! A top experience--one of the best tours even (and we take A LOT of tours!)
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Joshua_a
Jul 12, 2024
Great time - The guide Renan was excellent and shared a ton of information about the library and university. The views were amazing, it was great.
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Yari
Jul 10, 2024
Renan was excellent- Great visit 100% Yes! - Renan was an excellent guide, full of knowledge and excellent guide. The school it’s impressive with tons of history, arts and details that makes you want to go back to college.
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Raoul_p
Jul 8, 2024
Fabulous tour with Renan! - Renan was so good! So passionate and so excited to explain the history of Portugal, Coimbra and the Universidade de Coimbra. Thoroughly enjoyed this tour and would happily recommend this to anyone.
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Hippodrome00
Jul 8, 2024
Comprehensive and Detailed Tour - Renan gave us the most comprehensive tour. As a former student at the University of Coimbra himself and a history buff, he knew everything and anything. There was no question he didn't have an answer to. He was knowledgeable, passionate and funny. He gave us so much information - the tour easily could have been 3 hours!
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Josephine_d
Jun 28, 2024
Wonderful tour through the Coimbra university - Oir guide Bernardo told us a wonderful story about the Coimbra university. We learned a lot. He is very enthusiastic and kind. We would highly recommend this tour with this guide! He gave us enough time to look and take pictures and he could answer our questions .
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