Top Coimbra Self-guided Tours

Discover the rich history and traditions of Coimbra and its ancient university during this guided tour. Join your dedicated tour guide and walk around the campus of Portugal’s oldest university, visiting the Royal Palace, chapel, the assembly room, and the stunning Joanina Library. Then, venture out to the city to see key landmarks including the cathedral, the Barbican Gate, and the Santa Cruz Monastery.

Visit remote places up in the mountains outside Coimbra that take a 4-wheel-drive vehicle to reach on this private tour of the schist villages around Lousã Mountain. Drive up into the mountains to see a series of these scenic villages made of shale stone, some of which will involve hiking to reach and passing through forest home to local wildlife. Places on this tour are limited to travelers.

Tomar was built by the Knights Templar — and their legacy is still very much alive in the streets you're about to walk. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Tomar on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Follow the clues to the Monumento Dom Henrique and Praça da República, piecing together Tomar's remarkable place in Portuguese and European history • Move at your own speed — the app guides you, the city rewards you • Riddles, trivia, and photo tasks make this a standout activity for families, school trips, and curious couples Around 2 hours, any group size, available in Portuguese and English. The Templars built this city to last forever — you've got about two hours.

A city built around a university older than most countries — Coimbra takes learning seriously and fun seriously too. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Coimbra on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Puzzle at the Jardim da Manga and its curious yellow cloister-fountain • Enter the orbit of the Mosteiro de Santa Cruz, resting place of kings • Climb to the Paço das Escolas, ceremonial heart of the university Around 2 hours, any group size, available in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. Class is in session — attendance optional, curiosity mandatory.

Leiria has a castle on the hill and centuries of history below it — this tour connects both. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Leiria on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Visit the Sé de Leiria cathedral and the Moinho do Papel, discovering the craft and religious heritage that shaped this quiet Portuguese city • Go at your own pace, take breaks along the river, and let the riddles lead the way • Great for groups of any size — the scoring system adds some friendly competition to a very walkable city Around 2 hours, any group size, available in Portuguese and English. Leiria's castle has watched over the city for 900 years — your 2-hour tour is nothing by comparison.

A circuit for speed lovers! Come speed up! Rent a buggy with 110 hp and do a forest circuit at full speed and overlooking the Serra da Estrela, at the wheel of a Polaris RZR XP 4 1000 with 110 hp. The price refers to the Buggy rental and each car can take up to 4 people without any additional cost. The Speed Circuit is made in an agricultural and forest area, with guaranteed earth, sand and mud or dust. Suitable for a 4×4 driving baptism.

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Coimbra rises above the Mondego River, its ancient university guarding centuries of knowledge and secrets. In this City Game Coimbra, you follow the trail of a hidden manuscript linked to King João III, uncovering clues across the historic center. This self-guided city game and GPS-based game blends storytelling with discovery. What makes this experience unique is how sightseeing and gameplay combine as you discover hidden spots and iconic locations like the Old Cathedral of Coimbra, the University of Coimbra courtyard, Praça da República, Dom Pedro V Market, and the scenic Quebra Costas Stairs. You can play solo or with a group for a shared experience. Solve fun puzzles, tricky questions, riddles, and photo tasks to score points, unlock clues, and complete the final challenge. Pause anytime and continue when you like, or compete for a spot on the leaderboard, making it perfect for fun, competition, and team building.