University of Coimbra (Universidade de Coimbra) Tours and Tickets

Q: How much does it cost to visit the University of Coimbra in 2025?

There are several types of tickets for the University of Coimbra. Most visitors typically buy a ticket for the university buildings and Joanina Library, which costs €13.50, or a combined ticket that includes the “Scientific Circuit” for €17.50 per adult. Seniors and children receive discounted or free admission.

Q: Is there a guided tour available for the University of Coimbra?

Yes, guided tours are available for the University of Coimbra. These guided tours, provided in Portuguese and English, last 1.5 hours and take you through the “Palace of Schools” buildings—the Baroque Library, Royal Palace, and Saint Michael’s Chapel. Guided tours are not available for other areas at the university.

Q: How long does a typical visit to the University of Coimbra take?

How long you need to visit the University of Coimbra depends on what you choose to see, but the university recommends about 1.5 hours. This allows time to see the main university buildings and the Joanina Library. Allow more time to visit the Botanical Gardens or the Academic Museum.

Q: Can I visit the University of Coimbra without a guide?

Yes, you can visit the University of Coimbra without a guide. If you want additional information while visiting, consider taking the on-site guided tour, hiring a private guide, or using the university’s Space of Knowledge app as an audio guide to learn more about this historic institution.

Q: Is the University of Coimbra accessible?

The University of Coimbra has limited accessibility for visitors using wheelchairs or strollers, and it’s difficult for people with reduced mobility to visit. You can only access the main Noble Floor of the Joanina Library using a wheelchair—and no other library areas. The Royal Palace and Tower are not accessible.

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University of Coimbra guided tours without queue

One of the world's oldest universities, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Portugal's University of Coimbra is a special place—but it can be tricky for first-time visitors to know where to go. Instead, leave all the planning to someone else on this small-group, guided tour of the university's highlights. Look forward to discovering the magnificent Joanina Library, St. Michael's Chapel, and more, all while learning insider facts and stories.

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University of Coimbra guided tours without queue

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Guided tour of the University and city of Coimbra.

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.

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Guided tour of the University and city of Coimbra.

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Joanina Library & Coimbra University | Expert Guide since 2012

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Discover the magical city of Coimbra at your own pace with this guided tour. With a tour of more than 2 hours, you can explore emblematic attractions on 2 routes, discovering the University, the Tower of Almedina, the Ponte de Santa Clara or the Gardens of the Monastery of Santa Clara. This option without schedules or groups allows you to enjoy the city flexibly, including recommendations on gastronomy and family activities. Available in six languages, this experience is ideal for those looking for hassle-free personalized tourism. - 3h self-guided tour with + 17 points of interest - Access to information in 6 languages: Spanish, English, Portuguese, French, Italian and German Explore iconic attractions and receive food recommendations. - No groups or schedules, ideal for traveling at your own pace.

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TOP Coimbra : Private Guided Tour with your mobile

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Don't miss the chance to get to know Coimbra in a unique and unforgettable way! Book your place on the Alta and Sofia walking tour now. Discover its historical and cultural essence on a exciting walking tour by a world heritage site. Explore the unique narrow streets, charming squares and ancient monuments. The visit begins at the prestigious University of Coimbra, one of the oldest in Europe, with its fascinating panoramic view over the city. Then, passing by the Sé velha we will cross the Almedina arch, one of the medieval entrances to the city, and immerse ourselves in the vibrant life of Baixa de Coimbra. Here you will find picturesque streets, traditional shops and restaurants with authentic Portuguese cuisine. Luckly we will experience a spontaneous Fado performance, a unique musical style that emerged in the city in the early 20th century. Delight in the soulful sound of guitars and voices echoing through the cobbled Coimbra streets.

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Walking Tour of Coimbra Heritage Site

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Coimbra Walking Tour: University Small Group Tour with Tickets

Discover the oldest university in Portugal, founded in the 13th century, and one of the oldest in Europe. Even today, it is one of the most prestigious and recognised universities in the world. Join a small group walking tour led by former students to discover the university's history, heritage and academic traditions. The university has been recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site since 2013. Enjoy a comprehensive tour and have the opportunity to visit some of the University of Coimbra's most notable highlights. Please note that visits to the Joanina Library are subject to availability during the tour. The guide will purchase tickets for the University of Coimbra at the beginning of the tour. If there are no time slots available for visiting the Joanina Library, we will visit other attractions at the university instead. Refunds will not be given if the Joanina Library is not available during the tour.

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Coimbra Walking Tour: University Small Group Tour with Tickets

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Explore Coimbra: Walking Tour with a Local Guide

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Coimbra Historical Highlights | Expert Guide since 2012

Cover the highlights of the “City of Knowledge” with a local guide who can bring its history to life on this private Coimbra walking tour. Explore the upper and lower sections of the old town (Alta and Baixa) as you learn about their history and culture, and discover why the city was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Delve into the importance of the storied university plus pick up tips for sightseeing and dining on your own.

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Coimbra Historical Highlights | Expert Guide since 2012

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Coimbra Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

The Best Way to Discover Coimbra: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a photo at Praça do Comércio or a stroll through Praça Dom Dinis and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups. The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app: Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way. Learn the history/legends of each site. Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations. What you will visit: Santa Cruz Church, Praça do Comércio, Barbican Gate, Sé Velha, National Museum Machado de Castro, New Cathedral, University of Coimbra, Minerva Stairs, Praça Dom Dinis, and Jardín Botánico de la Universidad.

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Coimbra Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

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Coimbra's most beautiful locations: Private walking tour

Learn about the history of Coimbra and the academic traditions of its university on a private tour of the most unique streets and landscapes of this exciting city. Let yourself be guided by former students from Portugal's most traditional university, who will take you to discover the most picturesque and traditional streets, the lesser-known corners and the places with the best panoramic views of Portugal's first capital. For photography lovers, romantic walks or simply to enjoy a panoramic and global view of the best Coimbra has to offer, this tour promises to surprise you.

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Coimbra's most beautiful locations: Private walking tour

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Visit, on foot, the most iconic sites of the city of Coimbra, such as the University of Coimbra, Sé Nova, Sé Velha, Torre de Almedina, the historic center of the city and the church of Santa Cruz, accompanied by a Guide, Expert in History, Art History, Tourism and Cultural Heritage. Get to know some of the traditions of Coimbra’s students and experience the city’s medieval mysticism live. You do not enter any monument, except the Church of Santa Cruz, if there is no Mass. If there are reservations in Portuguese and English for the same time, the visit will be made in English, if it is not possible to arrange a Guide for each language.

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Coimbra Walking Tour

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Full Day Tour from Porto to Coimbra and Aveiro with River Cruise

Home to medieval architecture and pretty canals, the waterfront cities of Aveiro and Coimbra attract visitors keen to see the historic side of Portugal. On this tour, reach both destinations in comfort in one day and delve into Portugal’s colorful past— Cruise along Aveiro’s canals in a traditional ‘moliceiro’ boat, and discover ancient monuments and historic treasures in Coimbra.

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Full Day Tour from Porto to Coimbra and Aveiro with River Cruise

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Coimbra Best Of: Private walking tour with tickets

Coimbra is known as the city of students because it has the oldest Portuguese university, founded in the 13th century, built next to the old royal palace and attached to the old Roman forum, as if emulating the ancient acropolis of classical knowledge in Athens. The academic traditions merge perfectly with the legends and traditions of Portugal’s almost millennia-old history, where the stories of bloody battles and tragic loves seem serene when you gaze at the peaceful Mondego River, which runs through the city and Portugal. Discover the main attractions of this amazing city, on this private tour by former students of the University of Coimbra.

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Coimbra Best Of: Private walking tour with tickets

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While Porto is packed full of attractions, plenty moe lies beyond its city limits. Explore one of Portugal’s most holy sites, Fatima, and the university town of Coimbra on this insightful day trip from Porto, which takes care of travel logistics so that you don't have to. In Fatima, learn about the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Rosary and the alleged Virgin Mary apparitions that have happened here. Then, enjoy time in Coimbra, where you will see many university students during an informative walking tour.

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Porto: Fatima and Coimbra Day Trip

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Private guided tour of the University of Coimbra - Ticket Included

This is a special visit for those who only have a few hours to visit Coimbra, but would like to see at least the essentials of the University of Coimbra (Joanina Library, Royal Chapel of S. Miguel and the Royal Palace). If you are this type of traveler, then this tour is designed for you, here you can discover all the rich history and unique secrets of the University of Coimbra, in the hands of experienced guides (who are historians and former students of the University of Coimbra). When you book with us, we guarantee entry to the buildings (ticket included), so you don't need to worry about logistics or even waiting in line to buy a ticket, you just have to be at the meeting point at the scheduled time and enjoy the visit. This visit has a huge demand from our visitors, it is a different visit and not to be missed, so we advise you to book as soon as possible and we will be happy to welcome you soon to our city of Coimbra.

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Private guided tour of the University of Coimbra - Ticket Included

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Coimbra: University, Joanina Library and City Highlights Tour

Uncover the rich history and stunning architecture of Coimbra on this guided walking tour. Visit the University of Coimbra, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and marvel at the beauty of the Joanina Library, renowned for its Baroque interiors. Explore the medieval streets of the city as you descend through the Arco de Almedina and visit the historic Church of Santa Cruz, the burial site of Portugal's first king. This immersive experience connects key landmarks while providing insights into Coimbra’s academic and cultural legacy.

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Coimbra: University, Joanina Library and City Highlights Tour

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Best of Coimbra Private Walking Tour with University Late Visit

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This visit is the most complete for those who want to learn more about the history of the University of Coimbra and its surroundings. In addition to the history of the University of Coimbra's heritage, it is important to know the life and traditions of the students and their interaction with the city and its inhabitants. Did you know that in just over two hours, you will take a journey that is more than 700 years old? It's a tour not to be missed, exclusive to our agency. Our team of guides who, in addition to having experience, are former students from the University of Coimbra, specialized in the areas of History, Art History, Heritage and Tourism. Therefore, it will be a special and enriching experience, at all levels, just for your reservation, we only work with private groups.

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University of Coimbra - more complete and private visit, ticket included

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Discovering the charms and places of Coimbra

Coimbra, a city of students, a city where we learn to say saudade, a city full of charms and nooks where sections of the old wall will guide us in an adventure full of history, memories and wisdom. We will start this adventure along the banks of the river Mondego, where we will cross a pedestrian colored bridge, the Pedro and Ines Bridge, towards the Tollgate. On this bridge, you still have the privilege of contemplating a great panoramic view to the magnificent city of Coimbra and surrounding mountains. Along this route, the vast historical, cultural and natural heritage of this city awakens, in each one of us, the desire to set out on an adventure. An adventure to discover the history and mysteries hidden along the streets and staircases, from the downtown area to the high zone of the city, an adventure to get to know the old walled city and the oldest University of Europe, the University of Coimbra.

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Discovering the charms and places of Coimbra

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Aveiro and Coimbra Small Group Tour with Moliceiro Boat Cruise

Explore the central Portuguese cities of Aveiro and Coimbra—without the hassle of navigating or planning logistics—on this small-group tour from Porto. First, head to Coimbra, known as the "City of Students," to discover the city’s rich history as you explore the old town and Portugal’s oldest university. Then, visit Aveiro, dubbed the "Venice of Portugal," and relax on a cruise along the famous waterways aboard a traditional "moliceiro" boat.

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Aveiro and Coimbra Small Group Tour with Moliceiro Boat Cruise

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Aveiro, Costa Nova and Coimbra Private Tour From Porto

Explore the charming seaside town of Aveiro and the ancient city of Coimbra on this full-day private tour from Porto. A private guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel and usher you to the nearby town of Aveiro, known for its numerous canals and pedestrian bridges. Then, head to Coimbra to explore the ancient Portuguese capital and one of the oldest universities in Europe. After a full day of exploring, your guide will return you to your hotel in Porto.

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Aveiro, Costa Nova and Coimbra Private Tour From Porto

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Private tour of the Historic Center of Coimbra - skip-the-line, includes tickets

Our product is unique, as it offers the possibility to visit the University, but also to stroll through the historic center of the city, entering the Sé Velha and Santa Cruz churches. Throughout the walk you can breathe a medieval aura, strolling through the gutters of an old city linked to the founding of Portugal. This visit is private, where you can enjoy a unique tour with just your group, people can interact with the guide, asking questions and exchanging ideas about the local culture and history.

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Private tour of the Historic Center of Coimbra - skip-the-line, includes tickets

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7 Days Private Tour In Portugal starting in Lisbon

Skip the complications of public transit and explore Portugal’s top regions with ease on this private 7-day tour from Lisbon. Travel in a comfortable vehicle while visiting must-see destinations including Lisbon, Sintra, Cascais, Estoril, Fátima, Coimbra, Porto, the Douro Valley, Nazaré, Óbidos, and Évora. With stress-free transport and a flexible itinerary, this experience offers an efficient way to see the country’s scenic and cultural highlights.

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7 Days Private Tour In Portugal starting in Lisbon

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Private Transfer from Porto To Lisbon With Stops Along The Way

On this service to Lisbon you will have the chance to visit the City of Coimbra once Capital of Portugal, an amazing city filled with history and beautiful sights, known as the city of the students due to one of the oldest universities in the world that provided to Portugal some of the best personalities of our history, after Coimbra we will visit also the city of Aveiro also known as Portugal little Venice with the small boats on the channels with some of the best sweets in this country and a picturesque beach houses that can only be admired on this area, later we will arrive to your hotel in Porto this way instead of driving to Porto from Lisbon directly you will have a chance to visit some places while you going to your destination, please note that our stops can be changed to work according with your wishes e.g.. Instead of Coimbra or Aveiro we can stop in Obidos or Fatima so the sky is the limit always in search of your comfort and you satisfaction.

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What are people saying about University of Coimbra (Universidade de Coimbra)

Guided tour of the University and city of Coimbra.

Annie_O, Jul 2026

Excellent!

Guide was excellent. So knowledgeable friendly and lovely. Really enjoyed ourselves. Had the best time!

Joanina Library & Coimbra University | Expert Guide since 2012

Chanel_S, Jul 2026

Fun and outstanding Guide

Sara offered us an incredible tour through the University and Joanina Library. Her pace, seamless entries and in-depth information was simply outstanding! To be guided by a proud ex student is an invaluable experience, as you get the best insight of all the traditions and campus life from the historical times right up to the present. We thoroughly enjoyed being guided through this Stunning University. Thank you Sara for hosting us with such enthusiasm. Chanel and Menanteau

Joanina Library & Coimbra University | Expert Guide since 2012

Glynnis_M, Jul 2026

More interesting than I thought…

This tour was really interesting, the library alone was worth it but St Michael’s chapel and the throne room also were incredible.

Guided tour of the University and city of Coimbra.

Amanda_K, Jul 2026

Great private tour of University and surrounding area.

Great experience. Very knowledgeable guide. We were able to easily traverse all the sites within the guidelines of the University. Highly recommend.

University of Coimbra guided tours without queue

Claire_F, Jun 2026

Wonderful tour of the university with a great guide!

This is a fabulous 90-minute tour of the Royal Palace, the Chapel and the Joanina library. Our guide Felipe gave us just the right amount of history and explanations, with a fun sense of humour. He was extremely knowledgeable and easy to chat with. The tour allows you to bypass any lines into the sites, and you don't have to deal with tickets for each one. Felipe did it all with his phone. The pace of the tour was just right - not rushed nor too slow. We highly recommend it!