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Trip Planner :  Europe  /  Portugal  /  Central Portugal  /  Coimbra District

Coimbra District

4.3
Historic Sites · Universities & Schools · Landmarks
Located in the fertile central part of Portugal, Coimbra District has always drawn foreigners, although for centuries they were mostly unwelcome invaders. Settled by Celts and subsequently conquered by the Romans, Visigoths, and Moors, the region boasts a wealth of ancient sites preserving the last traces of these long-gone cultures. The city of Coimbra, home to most of the district's notable attractions, served as Portugal's medieval capital for over a century. Today, the city's historical Old Town is the region's top tourist destination, noted for its rich architectural heritage and picturesque riverside setting. Coimbra also makes an ideal base for day trips to the nearby Roman ruins, Portugal's largest archaeological site. When using our Portugal trip planner to make an itinerary online, Coimbra District holidays come together around your tastes, interests, and requirements, with us taking care of the logistics.
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    • Portugal dos Pequenitos, Coimbra
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    • Igreja e Mosteiro da Santa Cruz, Coimbra
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    • Old Cathedral of Coimbra (Se Velha de Coimbra), Coimbra
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    • University of Coimbra, Coimbra
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    • Jardim Botanico, Coimbra
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    • Praia da Figueira (Figueira Beach), Figueira da Foz
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    • Museu Nacional de Machado de Castro, Coimbra
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    • Quinta das Lagrimas, Coimbra
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    • Old Monestary of Santa Clara, Coimbra
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    • Universidade de Coimbra Alta & Sofia, Coimbra
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    • Praca do Comercio, Coimbra
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    • Torre de Almedina, Coimbra
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    • Capela de Sao Miguel, Coimbra
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    • Parque Verde do Mondego, Coimbra
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    • Coro Paroquial da Sé Nova de Coimbra, Coimbra
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    • Museu Monografico de Conimbriga - Museu Nacional, Condeixa-a-Nova
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    • Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Nova, Coimbra
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    • Torre da Universidade de Coimbra, Coimbra
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    • Foz d'Egua, Piodao
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    • Castelo de Montemor o Velho, Montemor-o-Velho
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    Top Coimbra District tours

    FROM $45 BOOK WITH VIATOR University of Coimbra guided tours without queue University of Coimbra guided tours without queue
    5.0
    Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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    FROM $58 BOOK WITH VIATOR Lousa Mountain Private Tour Lousa Mountain Private Tour
    5.0
    Duration: 4 hours
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    FROM $23 BOOK WITH VIATOR Convent of Christ Tour "Portugal in the Map" - Visit Tomar with a local guide! Convent of Christ Tour "Portugal in the Map" - Visit Tomar with a local guide!
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
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    FROM $60 BOOK WITH VIATOR Guided tour of the University and city of Coimbra. Guided tour of the University and city of Coimbra.
    5.0
    Duration: 2 to 3 hours
    Tours from $60 ›
    FROM $53 BOOK WITH VIATOR Discovering Nature in Serra da Lousã Discovering Nature in Serra da Lousã
    5.0
    Duration: 4 hours
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    FROM $36 BOOK WITH VIATOR Discovering the charms and places of Coimbra Discovering the charms and places of Coimbra
    5.0
    Duration: 3 to 5 hours
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    FROM $64 BOOK WITH VIATOR University of Coimbra - more complete and private visit, ticket included University of Coimbra - more complete and private visit, ticket included
    4.9
    Duration: 120 to 150 minutes
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    FROM $81 BOOK WITH VIATOR The Magnetism of Fatima The Magnetism of Fatima
    5.0
    Duration: 4 hours
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    FROM $53 BOOK WITH VIATOR Conimbriga and The Roman Tour Conimbriga and The Roman Tour
    4.7
    Duration: 4 hours
    Tours from $53 ›

    Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

    FROM $53 BOOK WITH VIATOR Discovering Nature in Serra da Lousã Discovering Nature in Serra da Lousã
    5.0
    Duration: 4 hours
    Tours from $53 ›
    FROM $36 BOOK WITH VIATOR Discovering the charms and places of Coimbra Discovering the charms and places of Coimbra
    5.0
    Duration: 3 to 5 hours
    Tours from $36 ›
    FROM $64 BOOK WITH VIATOR University of Coimbra - more complete and private visit, ticket included University of Coimbra - more complete and private visit, ticket included
    4.9
    Duration: 120 to 150 minutes
    Tours from $64 ›
    FROM $81 BOOK WITH VIATOR The Magnetism of Fatima The Magnetism of Fatima
    5.0
    Duration: 4 hours
    Tours from $81 ›
    FROM $53 BOOK WITH VIATOR Conimbriga and The Roman Tour Conimbriga and The Roman Tour
    4.7
    Duration: 4 hours
    Tours from $53 ›
    FROM $111 BOOK WITH VIATOR A tour between Cascades and Schist Villages, Piodão A tour between Cascades and Schist Villages, Piodão
    5.0
    Duration: 8 hours
    Tours from $111 ›
    FROM $20 BOOK WITH VIATOR In the Heart of the City: Get to know the history of Tomar and taste local Tapas! In the Heart of the City: Get to know the history of Tomar and taste local Tapas!
    5.0
    Duration: 90 to 120 minutes
    Tours from $20 ›
    FROM $27 BOOK WITH VIATOR Coimbra Exclusive Walking Tour Coimbra Exclusive Walking Tour
    5.0
    Duration: 3 to 4 hours
    Tours from $27 ›
    FROM $94 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full Day at the Sanctuary of Fatima and Óbidos in a small group Full Day at the Sanctuary of Fatima and Óbidos in a small group
    4.5
    Duration: 7 to 8 hours
    Tours from $94 ›

    Sightseeing Tours

    FROM $59 BOOK WITH VIATOR Schist Villages at Lousa Mountain Schist Villages at Lousa Mountain
    5.0
    Duration: 4 hours
    Tours from $59 ›
    FROM $42 BOOK WITH VIATOR Joanina Library & University of Coimbra VIP ACCESS! Joanina Library & University of Coimbra VIP ACCESS!
    4.9
    Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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    FROM $48 BOOK WITH VIATOR Fatima, shown by a local. Fatima, shown by a local.
    5.0
    Duration: 3 to 4 hours
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    FROM $152 BOOK WITH VIATOR Explore Portugal's rivers by sidecar Explore Portugal's rivers by sidecar
    4.9
    Duration: 5 to 7 hours
    Tours from $152 ›
    FROM $127 BOOK WITH VIATOR Half-a-day off-road at Serra dos Candeeiros Half-a-day off-road at Serra dos Candeeiros
    5.0
    Duration: 3 hours
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    FROM $127 BOOK WITH VIATOR Discover the Plateau of "Mendiga" Discover the Plateau of "Mendiga"
    5.0
    Duration: 3 hours
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    FROM $45 BOOK WITH VIATOR University of Coimbra guided tours without queue University of Coimbra guided tours without queue
    5.0
    Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
    Tours from $45 ›
    FROM $58 BOOK WITH VIATOR Lousa Mountain Private Tour Lousa Mountain Private Tour
    5.0
    Duration: 4 hours
    Tours from $58 ›
    FROM $23 BOOK WITH VIATOR Convent of Christ Tour "Portugal in the Map" - Visit Tomar with a local guide! Convent of Christ Tour "Portugal in the Map" - Visit Tomar with a local guide!
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Tours from $23 ›

    Places to visit in Coimbra District

    CoimbraTrip planner Best for: Historic Site, University / School, Landmark Figueira da FozTrip planner Best for: Beach, Nightlife, Landmark Condeixa-a-NovaTrip planner Best for: Ruin, History Museum, Cave LousaTrip planner Best for: Historic Walking Area, Beach, Castle ArganilTrip planner Best for: Water Body, Lookout, Waterfall PiodaoTrip planner Best for: Scenic Walking Area, History Museum, Church CantanhedeTrip planner Best for: Beach, Specialty Museum, Water Body PenelaTrip planner Best for: Castle, Outdoor Activity, Cave PenacovaTrip planner Best for: Beach, Landmark, Outdoor Activity Montemor-o-VelhoTrip planner Best for: Castle, Zoo Miranda do CorvoTrip planner Best for: Zoo, Historic Walking Area PardieirosTrip planner Best for: Waterfall Pampilhosa da SerraTrip planner Best for: Dam GoisTrip planner Best for: Outdoor Activity, Scenic Walking Area Oliveira do HospitalTrip planner Best for: Battlefield, Specialty Museum, Stand-Up Paddleboarding TochaTrip planner Best for: Beach

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    Popular things to do in Coimbra District

    Portugal dos Pequenitos ©
    Historic Site
    Portugal dos Pequenitos
    Coimbra
    3.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Igreja e Mosteiro da Santa Cruz ©
    Historic Site
    Igreja e Mosteiro da Santa Cruz
    Coimbra
    4.5
    Duration: 1 hour
    ©
    Room Escape Game
    Room Escape Games
    Coimbra
    5.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Old Cathedral of Coimbra (Se Velha de Coimbra) ©
    Religious Site
    Old Cathedral of Coimbra (Se Velha de Coimbra)
    Coimbra
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Historic Sites in Coimbra District

    Quinta das Lagrimas ©
    Historic Site
    Quinta das Lagrimas
    Coimbra
    3.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Capela de Sao Miguel ©
    Church
    Capela de Sao Miguel
    Coimbra
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Coro Paroquial da Sé Nova de Coimbra ©
    Church
    Coro Paroquial da Sé Nova de Coimbra
    Coimbra
    3.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Museu Monografico de Conimbriga - Museu Nacional ©
    Ruin
    Museu Monografico de Conimbriga - Museu Nacional
    Condeixa-a-Nova
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Kid-friendly things to do in Coimbra District

    Praia da Figueira (Figueira Beach) ©
    Beach
    Praia da Figueira (Figueira Beach)
    Figueira da Foz
    4.1
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Parque Biologico da Serra da Lousa ©
    Zoo
    Parque Biologico da Serra da Lousa
    Miranda do Corvo
    4.3
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Praia Fluvial de Vimieiro ©
    Beach
    Praia Fluvial de Vimieiro
    Penacova
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Poco da Cesta - praia fluvial de Casal Novo
    Waterfall
    Poco da Cesta - praia fluvial de Casal Novo
    Arganil
    5.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Museums in Coimbra District

    Museu Nacional de Machado de Castro ©
    Specialty Museum
    Museu Nacional de Machado de Castro
    Coimbra
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Museu da Ciencia ©
    Specialty Museum
    Museu da Ciencia
    Coimbra
    4.1
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Museu PO.RO.S ©
    History Museum
    Museu PO.RO.S
    Condeixa-a-Nova
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Nucleo Museologico do Sal
    Specialty Museum
    Nucleo Museologico do Sal
    Figueira da Foz
    4.1
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Hidden gems in Coimbra District

    Sala dos Capelos ©
    Historic Site
    Sala dos Capelos
    Coimbra
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Cascata da Fraga da Pena ©
    Waterfall
    Cascata da Fraga da Pena
    Pardieiros
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Igreja Santiago ©
    Church
    Igreja Santiago
    Coimbra
    4.2
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Soprador do Carvalho
    Cave
    Soprador do Carvalho
    Penela
    5.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Nature in Coimbra District

    Mondego River ©
    Water Body
    Mondego River
    Figueira da Foz
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Praia Fluvial de Coja ©
    Water Body
    Praia Fluvial de Coja
    Arganil
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Buracas do Casmilo ©
    Cave
    Buracas do Casmilo
    Condeixa-a-Nova
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Choupal National Forest ©
    State Park
    Choupal National Forest
    Coimbra
    4.3
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Featured attractions

    O Pioneiro do Mondego ©
    Kayaking / Canoeing
    O Pioneiro do Mondego
    Coimbra
    4.7
    Duration: 6 hours
    University of Coimbra ©
    World heritage site
    University of Coimbra
    Coimbra
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Jardim Botanico ©
    Garden
    Jardim Botanico
    Coimbra
    4.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Old Monestary of Santa Clara ©
    Architectural Building
    Old Monestary of Santa Clara
    Coimbra
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min

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