Coimbra tours, things to do and tickets

RM Guided Tours Coimbra was born from the idea of transforming visits to the University of Coimbra into a unique experience, transforming the guided tour into a pleasant experience of knowledge and cultural enrichment in an interesting way. Therefore, in our company, we always seek to combine the beautiful history of the University of Coimbra with the present and its customs that permeate our institution to this day. This has all been made possible by the training we have in the areas of history, sociology and tourism. Our employees are former students of the University of Coimbra, which brings great appreciation and knowledge to our services.

If you like the idea of continuing your visit to the city of Coimbra, you can book our other tour, just search Tripdavisor for "Guided tour of the University and city of Coimbra"

Visit all of Coimbra's main historical sites. This tour includes entry to JOANINA LIBRARY.

This tour is operated by RM Guided Tours Coimbra

This tour was created for people who want to delve deeper into the history of Coimbra. Our visit "Universidade de Coimbra skip-the-line guided tours", also linked to TripAdvisor, has been making clear the great interest and taste of visitors for the history and other aspects of the city. That's why we created this extension of the visit beyond the University of Coimbra.

The city of Coimbra has one of the most important histories in Portugal. Famous for its University, it is also very important for the history of the Portuguese nation as it was the first capital of the country. It is in this context that we will take a guided tour of the University and city of Coimbra; be prepared for a lot of walking and history.

The Veado Verde / Green Deer challenges you to live an experience in the

Lousa Mountain. Come with us and visit the beautiful and picturesque Schist Villages of Lousa Mountain. We will pass thru forests of pines, chestnut trees, oaks and beeches where we can find deer, wild boars, foxes and squirrels. It´s a wonderful and rewarding experience that includes offroad activities, hiking and visiting the shale villages.  It's a 4 hour tour (or 8 hour tour) with Coimbra as the pickup point. Get ready, the beauty of this mountain will leave you amazed!

IMPORTANT: Feel safe, we have the "Clean & Safe" seal from Turismo de Portugal!

The Veado Verde / Green Deer invites you to live an experience in ancient Roman lands. Learn about Roman habits and traditions so deeply rooted in and around the ruins of Conimbriga. Let us show you their source of water and the beginning of the aqueduct in an ancient castellum, the ruins of the quasi-imperial Conimbriga with its House of the Fountains and enjoy its wonderful garden scenes, mythological passages, seasons, monsters, birds and sea animals. We will also have the opportunity to visit the PO.RO.S - Roman Portugal Museum in Sicó, the newest museum, integrated in the Roman legacy tour. As a multimedia and virtual space, it works in combination with Conímbriga.

IMPORTANT: Feel safe, we have the "Clean & Safe" seal from Turismo de Portugal!

The Veado Verde / Green Deer challenges you to live an experience in the

Lousa Mountain. Come with us and watch deer exhibit natural behaviour

in the wild. We will walk in forests of pines, chestnut trees, oaks and beeches where we can also find wild boars, foxes and squirrels. It´s a wonderful and rewarding experience that includes offroad activities, hiking and visiting the shale villages.  It's a 4 hour tour with Coimbra as the pickup point. Get ready, the beauty of this mountain will leave you amazed!

IMPORTANT: Feel safe, we have the "Clean & Safe" seal from Turismo de Portugal!

I am a certified guide & travel consultant since 2012. I have a degree by the University of Coimbra in Tourism, Leisure & Heritage and I am currently taking a Masters in Artistic Studies: Music.
My colleagues and I will tell you, first hand, about all the amazing traditions of this centenary University while visiting the most important sights and learning why this town became a World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO! You will learn about the most important parts of the History of Portugal and the people connected with it!
I will take you to the Royal Palace, St Michael Chapel and the unforgettable JOANINA LIBRARY - you will be amazed by it!

Coimbra, a city of students, a city where we learn to say saudade, a city full of charms and nooks where sections of the old wall will guide us in an adventure full of history, memories and wisdom.

We will start this adventure along the banks of the river Mondego, where we will cross a pedestrian colored bridge, the Pedro and Ines Bridge, towards the Tollgate.

On this bridge, you still have the privilege of contemplating a great panoramic view to the magnificent city of Coimbra and surrounding mountains.

Along this route, the vast historical, cultural and natural heritage of this city awakens, in each one of us, the desire to set out on an adventure.

An adventure to discover the history and mysteries hidden along the streets and staircases, from the downtown area to the high zone of the city, an adventure to get to know the old walled city and the oldest University of Europe, the University of Coimbra.

Much more than a simple, plain visit to the ex-libris of the city, the Convent of Christ, this tour guides you and involves you in the mythic Templar History that the teletransports you all the way to the beginning of Tomar’s history and the Templar Knights.This place has become, throughout the decades, a live museum of Portuguese History having been in this exact same place where important portuguese history pages were written. Leafing through this immense book we will be get in touch with the most diverse styles and forms which coexist there, making it the greatest example of this magnitude in the world. From the Charole and its uniquely painted panels to the illustrious Capitulo window or the architecture of the main cloister

The villages of Shale have already been dubbed "magical villages," their names sound like Romans, Arabs and even barbarians, but it is their characteristic appearance that makes them so fantastic.
These structures dating back to medieval times emanate an architectural beauty that is still difficult to match today, even more fascinating are the places where they find themselves by necessity of fixation for pastoral and agricultural activities.
During this adventure we will take you to know some of the most beautiful villages of Shale of Serra da Lousã as well as the sweeping landscapes that this unique place has to offer ...

Skip the crowds on this totally private guided walk, as only you and your party will be participating.
Come to discover Coimbra, the first Capital of the Portuguese Kingdom, known as the "City of Knowledge" during a pleasant walk leaded by your private tour guide.

Immerse in its unique ambiance, learn about its old traditions started by the college students back in the 14th century, when its famous University was transferred to Coimbra from Lisbon.

Unveil the city's best hidden gems and take part in a private guided visit to the historical buildings of the oldest University in Europe the University of Coimbra!

When booking a visit with Gonçalo Lopes Walking Tours, you don't need to stand in line to secure your ticket, we always guarantee entry to the Joanina Library. Book the most complete tour of the University of Coimbra and its experiences. Our visits are private, only your group will go with us, you will have the opportunity to ask questions to the guide, without fear. Our guides are former students of the University of Coimbra, from areas such as History, Art History and Tourism, with enormous knowledge. They are qualified guides, we have specific guides by language and knowledge of the monuments.

This visit has a considerable demand for people, because they know that it is a unique visit and that they cannot be missed, so we advise you to book as soon as possible, and we will be happy to welcome you soon in our city from Coimbra.

In this adventure we will discover some of the most iconic shale villages and waterfalls in central Portugal!

We started our trip with a wonderful view of the Mont'Alto Sanctuary.

Then, we leave in the direction of Coja where we can relax on its river beach before the mountain paths take us to the village of Benfeita and the waterfall of Fraga da Pena with its imposing 20 meters high.

To end in beauty, nothing like visiting the best-known schist village in the country - Piódão….

For the more adventurous we still have 2 more places to discover, Foz d’Égua the enchanted village and Poço da Broca where the waters demonstrate the power of nature…

Serra da Lousã is known for its "magical villages" of schist but it is not only its stone houses that are magical.

This off-road tour will take you to the discovery of its oak, chestnut and pine forests where noble creatures and magical silhouettes inhabit the Deer.

Among the forests where these majestic beings inhabit we will also take you to observe and know smaller species, but no less important for the ecosystem, which gave us their unique colors and look…

Come with us on this adventure, the Serra da Lousã Nature awaits you.

A forest where each nook has a story to tell, a way of life to observe, melodies to be enchanted, landscapes to contemplate.

Venture out and discover the natural world of this forest, and get to know the guides of the Adventures Forte (s) through an interpretive visit, all its history, discovering also all the biodiversity and importance that Bussaco National Forest has.

An adventure where you will have the opportunity to visit a dense and unique forest with autochthonous species, presenting characteristics typical of the primitive forest.

Venture into a journey into the past and the present always in direct contact with the magic of nature!

Train Tour through the historic area of Coimbra with explanatory audio system in each carriage at each landmark in Portuguese, Spanish, English and French. Explore Coimbra's history and culture.

Travel to the Schist Villages of Serra da Lousã, a group of small villages of shepherds spread across the mountains.

The visit begins at the Village of Cerdeira, right in the heart of the mountains. It is a place of artistic inspiration based on the School of Arts and Crafts that promote art and creativity in line with the silence and the surrounding natural wealth.

We continue through the Village of Candal. Nestled in the mountains on a hill facing south, the visitor walks through the narrow, steep streets and from the top of the viewpoint contemplates the beautiful views over the valley.

The Village of Talasnal, the largest and best preserved. Discovering the village through the narrow, steep streets of the hillside is timeless.

We return to Coimbra after this journey "in time" to our rural ancestor.

If you are looking for a very complete and informative experience of Fatima and the surrounding sites related to the Fatima events, then this tour is definitely for you! An intimate and personalized tour with a true local Professional guide. Discover the Sanctuary and main surrounding sites with a friendly, informative and professional service. We know our way around and we will take good care of you, so you may have a memorable experience.

At the end of this tour you are going to comprehend what brings life to Tomar and makes it pulse. Starting in Várzea Grande we will walk towards Saint Mary Church, once a Cathedral and one of the most important dioceses in the all country and beyond. Descending, we will pass by the Saint Iria’s Convent whilst enjoying one of the best views Tomar has to offer. Then, we will dive in the green garden of Mouchão where we’ll see the Mouchão Wheel which is said to be proof the passage of the Mors in these lands. We will be on our way again, this time to enter the former Jews’ street and where we will go back to 15th century and to when the synagogue, jewish history. Meanwhile let us observe the famous corner windows, symbol of once architecture. Lastly, we will finish in the main square, centre of the city.

Schist villages have already been called “magic villages”, their names sound like Romans, Arabs and even barbarians, but it is their characteristic appearance that makes them so fantastic.

These structures dating back to medieval times exude an architectural beauty that is still difficult to match today, even more fascinating are the places where they are located due to the need to settle for pastoral and agricultural activities.

During this adventure we will take you to know some of the most beautiful schist villages of Serra da Lousã as well as the breathtaking landscapes that this unique place has to offer…

It includes a jeep ride through the Lousã mountain range and a visit to the beautiful Schist villages in the morning and a walk of about 6 km and an intermediate level of difficulty in the afternoon along some of the most beautiful trails in the mountain.

The Roman Empire had a huge weight on our culture and evidence of this can be found all over the Sicó area.
In this adventure we will set out to discover the complex of the Roman ruins of Conímbriga where you can contemplate the architectural capacity of the Roman people and the way they lived.
From here we will head towards another ex-libris of this region, the Buracas do Casmilo, majestic geological formations that were once complex underground caves that are now exposed to the surface.
All this and more is what we will discover in this Adventure…