A Legacy of Learning: The History of University of Coimbra
Founded in 1290, the University of Coimbra is one of the oldest universities in continuous operation in the world, steeped in history and tradition.
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- 5.0
Great Visit
"Joao is incredibly knowledgeable about the history of Coimbra adding fun facts and making our 3 hrs tour interesting. He very kindly changed the configuration of our tour to spend time inside certain sites. He is very pleasant and friendly. I highly recommend him. "
- 5.0
Fantastic!
"Mateus is a great young man who did an awesome job giving us an extensive historical narrative about Coimbra and the University, where he is a student. Love the details about tradition only a student would know."
- 4.5
Great family time in Coimbra
"We had a great time with Mateus exploring Coimbra. It was very interesting hearing about history and art but also about student life today. Even our teenage kids enjoyed the tour!"
- 5.0
A Grand Customized Adventure With Gustavo
"A big thank you to Gustavo for his patience and willingness to customize a day trip from Porto for us. We a pastry breakfast in Aviero, hiked in an old curated palace forest, visited the famous Joanina library in Coimbra, dined on suckling pig in Meahlda and ate ice cream by the iconic striped houses on the Atlantic. Gustavo gets extra points for doing all of this running around on a Portugal World Cup game day. He also answered all of our many history questions on the ride. We appreciated his deep knowledge. The only thing I would change is perhaps a van for a day trip. We were a bit squished in his car but still a great day! "
- 5.0
Knowledgeable and friendly
"Learned a lot from Joao and had the best Chifana at his recommendation. Look forward To returning."
- 5.0
Mateus is awesome!
"Mateus was a great tour guide. He offered a very engaging tour and we felt like we got a real behind the scenes perspective on Coimbra and some of the local secrets. We learned a lot about the University of Coimbra and all the traditions with the students, some royal Portugal history and got to explore the business area. Our group was comprised of four-two adults and two teenagers. We would all highly recommend Mateus."
- 5.0
A wonderful tour our whole family enjoyed!
"Joao was communicative and precise before the tour. We met and he started sharing great info right from the start. We had a 2 hour tour that went by quickly and was filled with great, local info that was current, and all the history as well. Highly recommend. "
- 5.0
Visit to Coimbra University & town centre.
"Joao was a great tour guide. Very informative - we were a family group of all ages and he was able to cater to us on every level. He was very kind , helpful and friendly. I would definitely book him again if I make another visit to the area. Thank you Joao!"
- 5.0
Coimbre walking tour with Joao
"We got so much out of our tour with Joao. We knew very little about Coimbre when we arrived and finished this very informative tour with Joao with knowledge about the amazing history particularly around the university which is so central to this city. Joao is knowledgeable and friendly and a great guide to a wonderful town full of history and culture. Thanks for a wonderful tour Joao we enjoyed it very much. "
- 5.0
Enjoyed our day walking the city.
"We had a great day with Mateus and highly recommend him as a tour guide."
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Private & Personal
Your tour is just for you. No strangers, no groups.
You'll experience the city one-on-one (or with your own travel group) in a relaxed, personal way. No rushing, no scripted group tours.
Tailored to your wishes
From highlights to hidden gems, your host adjusts everything to fit you.
Want to skip a museum, add a food stop, or focus on street art? Just ask. Every experience is shaped around your pace, preferences and interests.
Chat before you book
Message your host directly to customize your experience.
Ask questions, get local tips, or make special requests. Our hosts are real people, ready to make your day unforgettable.
Travel that supports locals
Every booking supports independent locals and their communities.
We believe tourism should benefit the people who live there. Your host earns directly and often invests it right back into their neighborhood.
Feel good about where your money goes
You're choosing meaningful travel, not mass tourism.
Withlocals is built on fair pay, human connections and travel that leaves a positive mark for both you and the places you visit.
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