Private tour in Coimbra Sara C
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Hello! My name is Sara, born and raised in Coimbra, a historic city in the Center Region of Portugal. Sharing the rich history, hidden gems, and vibrant culture of my country with travelers from all over the world is my absolute passion. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Tourism, Leisure, and Heritage (2008) and a Postgraduate degree in Artistic Studies - Music Studies (2024), both from the prestigious University of Coimbra, one of the oldest universities in the world. My academic background specializes in the strategic management of cultural resources and heritage interpretation. Additionally, I hold a specialization in Event Organization and Management. With over 16 years of experience in the cultural industries and specialized cultural tourism, I founded GO! Walks Portugal in 2012, a pioneering project dedicated to designing science-based cultural itineraries. My work and expertise within the region are deeply rooted in the local community: Certified Trainer: I hold a Pedagogical Competence Certificate and have trained and qualified dozens of professional tour guides in the region. Cultural Ambassador: I have actively collaborated with the University of Coimbra to provide official cultural welcoming tours for newly arrived international students. Heritage Safeguarding: For several years, I cooperated closely with the Fado ao Centro Cultural Association, focusing my applied research and promotion on the soulful tradition of Fado and the unique Coimbra Guitar. Visual Storyteller: As a trained member of the Photography Section of the Coimbra Academic Association, I apply professional visual documentation skills to capture and promote Portugal’s heritage. Whether you prefer an immersive walking tour through winding medieval streets or a customized journey across the country, I am fully equipped to host you. I operate two comfortable vehicles perfect for half-day, full-day, or multi-day customized routes throughout Portugal. For city explorations, I highly recommend a blend of walking routes and public transit to truly experience local life. My services are internationally validated by multiple TripAdvisor Badges of Excellence and long-standing partnerships with global tour operators. I am a fully licensed Tour Guide (RNAAT 363/2021) with unrestricted access to all national monuments and museums. If you are planning your trip to Portugal or are already here and want to experience its authentic soul through the eyes of a local expert, feel free to contact me. I look forward to welcoming you!
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Did you know that Coimbra has a Roman legacy and background? The location site of Conímbriga was populated by the Romans around 139 B. C. , in a region that contained previous signs of prehistoric occupation, establishing the prosperous capital of Lusitânia. During the rule of Emperor Augusto, Conímbriga grew into a more urban scale including an amphitheater, thermal baths and Roman Forum. Though the most impressive remains of that period are the domus - manor houses - and the insulae. These structures are so well preserved that you will feel like traveling back in time! We will visit the locations of the old town of Conímbriga while learning about the daily livings during that period and understand the strategic location on the territory that later would become Portugal. At the monographic museum we will admire the objects that were used by the people on their daily tasks! Don't miss the chance to learn ancient history about my beautiful city and see how the combination of architectures result.
These are some of the things we'll see during this tour: -Roman Road - The first mosaics found in the 19th Century - Shops - Casa da Cruz Suástica - Casa dos Esqueletos - Imperial Wall - Baths of the Wall - Great Southern Baths - Insulas - Roman Forum - Pre-Roman Findings - Casa de Cantaber and Casa dos Repuxos - Baths of the Aqueduct - We will visit the Museum of Conímbriga where you will see the main objects found during decades of archaeological excavations on site. Weather might affect our walk in the ruins, but I'm very experienced on controlling those matters so everything will be ok! The tour can be customised according to your preferences, please inquire
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I use a Dacia Lodgy Stepway car from May 2016, with air conditioning and capacity for a maximum of 6 participants. If you wish me to use a different car, please let me know.
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