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Brian_D, Oct 2026
Excellent tour of University in Coimbra
We were a bit unsure what to expect from a tour of a University (a possibility that it would be boring) but this tour definitely exceeded our expectations. The tour agenda was as straightforward as described but our guide, Renan, was excellent - full of energy, funny, a fountain of knowledge (impressive) and a cute personality. His English was excellent. And apparently, he knows a bit about rock music (inside joke)! He truly made the tour excellent. We highly recommend his tour.
Peter_Y, Sep 2026
Take this tour!
This is much more than a tour of the castle. Its a fascinating history of the Knights Templar from their beginning to the end. Full of dealings with popes and kings, and royalty, great battles and riches and subterfuge and betrayal and why the Knights came to Tomar and built the convent of Christ. This continues on through the tour of the convent Fernando was our
guide. Make sure you get Fernando. He tells the story with enthusiasm and authority, which makes it ever so interesting. He knows the castle inside and out. He can explain every design and feature and relief and why they were designed the way they were and what they are meant to represent or depict. Fernando is also just a great guy who loves his job. Take this Tour.
Peggy_S, Sep 2026
Absolutely excellent -- and fun!
What an unforgettable experience! The convent/castle history and architecture are amazing, but the tour was made all the more interesting and enjoyable by our guide, Beatriz. She was knowledgeable, charming, fun, and so generous with her time. In just a few hours, we feel like we had spent the day with a good friend. Thank you, Beatriz! (And please come to visit us!)
Stay18757683226, Sep 2026
Highly recommended!
A very friendly person with interesting stories about both the history and the present. It was also nice that we did not just see tourist hotspots on the tour! The invitation for a coffee as well as the written tips were the icing on the cake. Thank you! Recommendation!!!
Fabian_B, Sep 2026
A must do tour for Fatima
Amazing experience!! A must for Fátima. Our guide Beatriz was wonderful. Her knowledge of the history of Fatima was excellent. She was able to answer all our questions and was able to give us additional / extended information from what we knew. It was hot day and we appreciated the heads up on how to be prepared for our tour.
702willemj, Sep 2026
Monica made us think about the why of historical facts.
Ask for Monica for your tour in Convent of Christ In Tomar. She knows all the historical facts and also knows how to package this interestingly with a series of targeted questions for the participants. So no one-way traffic like in the old days according to the history teacher for the class. Furthermore, we could join her after it turned out that with another operator we had only booked 2 access passes but no guide. A blessing in disguise.
T6146OGandreat, Sep 2026
Unmissable
An unmissable stop for both the place and the adventure. The meeting point is decided the day before and our guide Sergio was punctual. He took us to taste the thermal water of Luso first, telling us stories related to the nature of the place. Afterward, we ventured into the park, describing its history and talking about the plants, flowers, and animals that populate the park. It was a pleasant 4 hours that Sergio knew how to enhance... Excellent English, friendly and capable of making you immerse yourself in nature (a complete guide). For an outfit, comfortable shoes are just fine; the park is kept impeccably, while still preserving the naturalness of the place.
Robert_P, Sep 2026
Ancient Roman Settlement at Conimbraga
Alfredo was a great guide and made for a just perfect day. Alfredo has so much energy, enthusiasm, and knowledge of the ancient sites and surrounding areas. This tour is absolutely worth your time and money, and is one of the memorable days that I’ve had in past few years.
Sarena_K, Aug 2026
Highly recommend!
I really enjoyed this tour! Renan was a fantastic tour guide. He knows so much about Portuguese history and was able to tailor the tour to my interests. He was pleasant to have a conversation with and is clearly super passionate about his work. I really feel like I understand Coimbra now. Can't recommend Renan and this tour enough! Worth every penny!
Grace_H, Aug 2026
Fun and educational university tour!
Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and super friendly. She took her time with us at each spot and had many funny anecdotes along the way!
Although the time allotted in each spot was short it was also short for the people who were self guiding with their tickets. At least in our brief time we were able to get a lot of information!
KarenE, Jun 2026
Excellent afternoon in the schists!
Gorgeous landscapes up in the mountains near Coimbra! Alfredo was an informed and pleasant guide who drove us the whole way, talking to us about the land, people, recent fire, how the villages are being transformed, etc. Definitely wear good outdoor shoes (not sandals) to climb all the staircases (as many or little as you want) to explore the winding pathways of the villages. We stopped in a little cafe up there, also at an artists shoppe, and were completely on time of four hours. Excellent pictures taken and a reprieve from the museums, buildings, traffic, tourists in town. Lovely!
Stacia_P, Jan 2026
A cold day at the convent
On a cold day, the convent was freezing! But the tour was worth it. Our guide Sara was well versed on the history and special characteristics of the multiple structures. There was lots to see - indoors and outside - and just enough places to get warm for a few minutes. So glad we didn’t miss it.
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