Coimbra Trip Overview
Venture into the heart of Coimbra’s historical centre on a self-guided audio tour. On this walk, the audio will guide you through downtown Coimbra, called Baixa, where you’ll traverse its narrow streets and church-adorned squares. You’ll walk through the city’s old medieval gates to Cidade Alta where you’ll see the Old and New Cathedrals. Most of this historical area was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013.
You’ll hear about the style of Fado music unique to Coimbra and see some of the city’s Roman ruins. You’ll hear about its early beginnings, and the history of Coimbra’s university and its traditions. The tour ends at the university campus, where you’ll be treated to amazing views over the city and Mondego River.
This walking tour can be enjoyed on location or even virtually at home with VoiceMap’s Continuous Play function which disables the GPS playback. So, roam the cobbled streets, echoing with the mournful sounds of Fado and the memories of times past.
Additional Info
* Duration: 75 to 90 minutes
* Starts: Coimbra, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
Venture into the heart of Coimbra’s historical centre on a self-guided audio tour. On this walk, the audio will guide you through downtown Coimbra, called Baixa, where you’ll traverse its narrow streets and church-adorned squares. You’ll walk through the city’s old medieval gates to Cidade Alta where you’ll see the Old and New Cathedrals. Most of this historical area was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013.
You’ll hear about the style of Fado music unique to Coimbra and see some of the city’s Roman ruins. You’ll hear about its early beginnings, and the history of Coimbra’s university and its traditions. The tour ends at the university campus, where you’ll be treated to amazing views over the city and Mondego River.
This walking tour can be enjoyed on location or even virtually at home with VoiceMap’s Continuous Play function which disables the GPS playback. So, roam the cobbled streets, echoing with the mournful sounds of Fado and the memories of times past.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Largo da Portagem, Avenida Emidio Navarro, Coimbra 3000-150 Portugal
This self-guided audio tour takes you past several churches, museums and monuments to hear the history of the city, the structures in front of you and the people connected to them.
Pass By: Igreja de Sao Tiago, Praca do Comercio 57, Coimbra 3000-116 Portugal
This self-guided audio tour takes you past several churches, museums and monuments to hear the history of the city, the structures in front of you and the people connected to them.
Pass By: Igreja de Santa Cruz, Praça 8 de Maio, 3001-300 Coimbra, Portugal
This self-guided audio tour takes you past several churches, museums and monuments to hear the history of the city, the structures in front of you and the people connected to them.
Pass By: Barbican Gate, 3000-179 Coimbra, Portugal
This self-guided audio tour takes you past several churches, museums and monuments to hear the history of the city, the structures in front of you and the people connected to them.
Pass By: Torre de Almedina, Arco de Almedina 15 Pátio do Castilho, Coimbra 3004-509 Portugal
This self-guided audio tour takes you past several churches, museums and monuments to hear the history of the city, the structures in front of you and the people connected to them.
Pass By: Torre de Anto, Rua de Sobre Ribas 35, Coimbra 3000-395 Portugal
This self-guided audio tour takes you past several churches, museums and monuments to hear the history of the city, the structures in front of you and the people connected to them.
Pass By: Old Cathedral of Coimbra (Se Velha de Coimbra), Coimbra Portugal
This self-guided audio tour takes you past several churches, museums and monuments to hear the history of the city, the structures in front of you and the people connected to them.
Pass By: National Museum Machado de Castro, 3000-236 Coimbra, Portugal
This self-guided audio tour takes you past several churches, museums and monuments to hear the history of the city, the structures in front of you and the people connected to them.
Pass By: Igreja de São Salvador, Largo de São Salvador 4, 3000-372 Coimbra, Portugal
This self-guided audio tour takes you past several churches, museums and monuments to hear the history of the city, the structures in front of you and the people connected to them.
Pass By: Museu de Ciencia da Universidade de Coimbra, Largo Marques de Pombal, Coimbra 3700-272 Portugal
This self-guided audio tour takes you past several churches, museums and monuments to hear the history of the city, the structures in front of you and the people connected to them.
Pass By: New Cathedral, Largo Feira dos Estudantes, 3000-214 Coimbra, Portugal
This self-guided audio tour takes you past several churches, museums and monuments to hear the history of the city, the structures in front of you and the people connected to them.
Pass By: Escadas Monumentais, R. Castro Matoso Coimbra University, Coimbra 3000-104 Portugal
This self-guided audio tour takes you past several churches, museums and monuments to hear the history of the city, the structures in front of you and the people connected to them.
Pass By: Porta Ferrea, Rua de Sao Pedro 20, Coimbra 3000-370 Portugal
This self-guided audio tour takes you past several churches, museums and monuments to hear the history of the city, the structures in front of you and the people connected to them.
