Private tour in Coimbra Gonçalo R
up to 5 people
2 hours 30 minutes
Private transportation
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Gonçalo R.
Hi there! My name is Gonçalo, but please call me Rock, that's what most of my friends call me,...
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Welcome to Coimbra's "main event", the University! The oldest in Portugal (founded in 1290) and one of the oldest in Europe. What if I told you that it used to be a Royal Palace inhabited by many kings and queens?! Furthermore, before being a palace, it was a huge Arab fortress. Also, the place is connected to the Roman presence in Portugal. So there's an authentic history melting pot to explore! Once we enter its famous Iron Gate, we'll find three buildings: The Royal Palace (home of the law school and known for the ancient throne room), St. Michael's Chapel (the former royal chapel, known for its majestic baroque tube organ) and the University's Jewell the Joanin Library (a baroque library from the 1700s, full of interesting books, beautiful gold leaf, delicious ceilings, unique bookshelves and home of the book protectors: the bats). And the best part of this is that we'll visit them all! Oh, I forgot to mention, there's a student's prison too, but let's keep the mystery's cloak for now. . .
-We'll begin with a pick-up from your location in Coimbra. -Our first stop will be start in front of the University's main gate, where I'll share you some backstory for you to understand how it evolved throughout the centuries. -Then, we'll enter through the gate to see the Patio. Here, I will give you an introduction concerning the University's history and also the buildings that we'll be visiting next (the royal palace, Chapel, and library). -Afterwards, we'll visit the Palace areas (including the ancient throne room), St. Michael's Chapel, and the Joanin Library's facilities (including the academic jail floor, guard floor, and noble floor- the library's main floor). -Finally, we'll leave the University and drop you off at your location in Coimbra. Before booking, please text me to customize the tour according to your needs. This itinerary is also customizable.
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During the tour, there will be a hired driver with a car (Sedan or VAN- Mercedes E220, Vito, or other available brand/model) at our disposal (a clean, comfortable, and air-conditioned vehicle) during the tour to you pick you up and drop off at your location.
Coimbra, Coimbra District, Portugal
At the clients location in the city (hotel, restaurant, etc).
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Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 5 people
Duration:
2 hours 30 minutes
Transportation:
Private transportation
1
View Pricing Details
Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 5 people
Duration:
2 hours 30 minutes
Transportation:
Private transportation
1
View Pricing Details
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