Walking Tours in Coimbra at a glance
- Our pick: Coimbra University & City: Joanina Library Skip-the-Line Tour, € 72 per person (2h–3h, 4.94★ · 409).
- Top rated: Coimbra walking tour: University and old walled city, € 45 per person (3h–4h, 4.97★ · 79).
- Best value: Coimbra: City Walking Tour with History, Fado & University, € 5 per person (2h 30m, 4.97★ · 166).
Price per person across the 13 options priced per person: € 5–€ 130 (median € 75). With 100+ reviews: 4 of 13.
Of the 13 options: 13 with live guides in English, 12 with free cancellation, 7 with instant confirmation, 5 with hotel pickup, 5 kid-friendly, 8 private and 6 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
Walking Tours in Coimbra
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
13 options
Coimbra University & City: Joanina Library Skip-the-Line Tour Guided tour of Coimbra's University with Joanina Library entry, Paço das Escolas, and city walk. Includes skip-the-line access and expert guide. Every day · 10:00 and 14:00 · All ages ★ 4.94 (409 reviews) Duration: 2h–3h Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from € 72 per person
Coimbra: City Walking Tour with History, Fado & University Wander Coimbra’s winding streets, hear stories of kings & students, see top sights with a local guide. Includes tips, city map & personal recommendations. Every day · 10:30 ★ 4.97 (166 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 5 per person
Coimbra University & Joanina Library: Private Guide Tour Private tour of Coimbra University's UNESCO campus with expert guide, Joanina Library and St. Michael's Chapel included. Small groups, insider access since 2012. Every day · 09:00 and 15:30 · From age 6 ★ 4.81 (172 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 77 per person
Coimbra walking tour: University and old walled city Three to four hours walking through Coimbra's old town, from the Pedro and Ines Bridge across the Mondego to the University of Coimbra and the Almedina. Every day · 09:00 and 14:00 · From age 6 ★ 4.97 (79 reviews) Duration: 3h–4h Live guide: EN · PT ✓ Free cancellation. from € 45 per person
Schist Villages at Lousa Mountain: Hiking tour from Coimbra Hike through forests and restored slate villages on Lousa Mountain with a guide and hotel pickup from Coimbra. Visit up to nine villages in a morning or full day tour. Every day · 08:00, 09:00 and 14:00 · Pickup available · From age 3 ★ 4.93 (137 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · PT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from € 90 per person
Coimbra Self-Guided Walking Tour: Riddles & Landmarks Self-guided scavenger hunt through Coimbra on your smartphone, solving riddles at the Jardim da Manga, Mosteiro de Santa Cruz and Paço das Escolas. Every day · No fixed time · All ages ★ 4.95 (21 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · NO · DE · HI +20 ✓ Free cancellation. from € 5 per person
Roman Ruins of Conímbriga & Sicó Caves: 4-hour tour Four-hour tour from Coimbra through Roman Conímbriga's museum and ruins, then to the collapsed limestone caves of Casmilo Holes. Every day · 09:30 and 14:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 6 ★ 5.00 (33 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · PT ✓ Free cancellation. from € 75 per person
Tomar Convent of Christ Tour: Private guide, Templar history Private guided tour of Tomar's Convent of Christ UNESCO site with entrance tickets included. Every day · 09:00, 11:30 and 15:00 · All ages ★ 4.91 (22 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · PT ✓ Free cancellation. from € 79 per person
Schist Villages of Serra da Lousã & Penacova Mills Tour Private tour of Serra da Lousã's medieval schist villages and Penacova's windmills with qualified guide, hotel pickup and photos included. Every day · 09:30 · Pickup available · From age 6 ★ 5.00 (9 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN · PT ✓ Free cancellation. from € 130 per person
University of Coimbra Walking Tour: Student Guide & Streets Walk through Portugal's first capital with a current University of Coimbra student who explains the university's traditions, the 12th-century cathedral. Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun · 10:00 and 14:00 · From age 8 ★ 5.00 (4 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 25 per person
Bussaco Forest Walking Tour from Coimbra: Guided Hike Guided forest hike from Coimbra through Bussaco National Forest's Water Route, Sacred Way or Military trails with hotel pickup and refreshments. Every day · 09:00 and 14:00 · From age 8 ★ 5.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · PT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from € 70 per person
Gaios Trail and Penedo C'Abana Viewpoint, Coimbra Walk wooden boardwalks over Rio Cavalos through rural Beira Alta with a qualified guide, then reach two viewpoints where you can sway on a balanced rock. Every day · 09:00 and 14:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 6 ★ 4.67 (6 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · PT ✓ Free cancellation. from € 75 per person
Penacova windmills tour from Coimbra: Half-day guided walk Half-day guided tour from Coimbra through Penacova village with a qualified guide in English or Portuguese, visiting windmills. Every day · 09:00 and 14:00 · Pickup available · From age 6 ★ 5.00 (5 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · PT ✓ Free cancellation. from € 75 per person
The top 12 of 13 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coimbra University & City: Joanina Library Skip-the-Line TourOur pick | € 72 per person | 2h–3h | 4.94★ · 409 | Every day · 10:00 and 14:00 | English |
| Coimbra walking tour: University and old walled cityTop ratedPrivate | € 45 per person | 3h–4h | 4.97★ · 79 | Every day · 09:00 and 14:00 | English, Portuguese |
| Coimbra: City Walking Tour with History, Fado & UniversityBest value | € 5 per person | 2h 30m | 4.97★ · 166 | Every day · 10:30 | English |
| Coimbra University & Joanina Library: Private Guide TourGroup of up to 10 | € 77 per person | 1h 30m | 4.81★ · 172 | Every day · 09:00 and 15:30 | English |
| Schist Villages at Lousa Mountain: Hiking tour from CoimbraPrivate · Pickup offered | € 90 per person | 4h | 4.93★ · 137 | Every day · 08:00, 09:00 and 14:00 | English, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Coimbra Self-Guided Walking Tour: Riddles & LandmarksPrivate | € 5 per person | 2h | 4.95★ · 21 | Every day · No fixed time | English, Czech, Danish +21 |
| Roman Ruins of Conímbriga & Sicó Caves: 4-hour tourPrivate · Pickup offered | € 75 per person | 4h | 5.00★ · 33 | Every day · 09:30 and 14:00 | English, Portuguese |
| Tomar Convent of Christ Tour: Private guide, Templar historyPrivate | € 79 per person | 2h | 4.91★ · 22 | Every day · 09:00, 11:30 and 15:00 | English, Portuguese |
| Schist Villages of Serra da Lousã & Penacova Mills TourPrivate · Pickup offered | € 130 per person | 7h | 5.00★ only 9 reviews | Every day · 09:30 | English, Portuguese |
| University of Coimbra Walking Tour: Student Guide & StreetsGroup of up to 8 | € 25 per person | 2h | 5.00★ only 4 reviews | Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun · 10:00 and 14:00 | English |
| Bussaco Forest Walking Tour from Coimbra: Guided HikeGroup of up to 8 | € 70 per person | 4h | 5.00★ only 3 reviews | Every day · 09:00 and 14:00 | English, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Gaios Trail and Penedo C'Abana Viewpoint, CoimbraPrivate · Pickup offered | € 75 per person | 4h | 4.67★ only 6 reviews | Every day · 09:00 and 14:00 | English, Portuguese |
By what you need
- Small groups (up to 15) (3): Coimbra University & Joanina Library: Private Guide Tour (€ 77 per person) · University of Coimbra Walking Tour: Student Guide & Streets (€ 25 per person) · Bussaco Forest Walking Tour from Coimbra: Guided Hike (€ 70 per person)
- With pickup (5): Schist Villages at Lousa Mountain: Hiking tour from Coimbra (€ 90 per person) · Roman Ruins of Conímbriga & Sicó Caves: 4-hour tour (€ 75 per person) · Schist Villages of Serra da Lousã & Penacova Mills Tour (€ 130 per person)