
Kings, Scholars and Rebels Self Guided Tour of Coimbra
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Kings, Scholars and Rebels Self Guided Tour of Coimbra is a 2-hour experience in Coimbra, Portugal, from $9 per person. It scores 62 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 62 / 100
- Rating
- Not yet rated
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $9 per person
Portugal's first capital has a habit of giving old buildings new jobs. A royal throne room is now where doctoral students defend their theses. A parish church is now a café. A Moorish gate still guards the hill. This sel
What you get
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
- 1-year access to audio on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
- Audio and written guide included
- Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
- Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
About this experience
Portugal's first capital has a habit of giving old buildings new jobs. A royal throne room is now where doctoral students defend their theses. A parish church is now a café. A Moorish gate still guards the hill. This self-guided audio walking tour, on the Tourific app, stitches it all together. Follow a route from the Monastery of Santa Cruz, where Portugal's first two kings lie buried, up cobblestone backstreets to Europe's oldest surviving university, where bats work the night shift in the Joanina Library. Hear how a student serenade became the secret signal that toppled a dictatorship, and trace the doomed love of Pedro and Inês. Walk at your own pace, pause when you want, restart when you're ready. No fixed meeting time, no group to keep up with, full offline access. Over 20,000 travelers have used our self-guided walking tours, and this Coimbra audio tour comes with a full refund guarantee. If you'd rather wander and listen than follow a raised umbrella, this one's for you.
What's included
Included
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
- 1-year access to audio on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
- Audio and written guide included
- Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
- Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
Not included
- Any physical devices or headphones
- Human tour guide at location
What you'll see and do
8 de Agosto
Stand at the triumphal arch that a Portuguese king built to rewrite his own dynasty's burial ground.
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8 de Agosto
Order coffee beneath the soaring vaults of a church that once served as a hardware store.
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Coimbra
Climb the stair locals call the Backbreaker and meet the bronze woman who once kept this city drinking.
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Coimbra District
Step inside a medieval watchtower where a doomed poet scrawled his name and a fado museum now whispers.
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Se Velha De Coimbra
Look up at the crenellated parapets of the only Portuguese cathedral still dressed for battle.
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Museu Nacional de Machado de Castro
Descend beneath a bishop's palace to the largest Roman structure in Portugal, built to flatten a hilltop
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Portugal
Cross the stairs Salazar built as a showcase and students turned into the stage of a national protest.
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Coimbra District
Pause under the iron gate every Coimbra student passes through twice, once to begin and once to burn.
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Coimbra
Enter the courtyard where Portugal's first dynasty of kings was born and where rectors are still crowned.
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Coimbra
Meet the two bat species who have worked the night shift among sixty thousand rare books for centuries.
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Coimbra District
Notice the armillary sphere above a chapel door that hides one of Europe's loudest Baroque organs.
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Coimbra
Duck through the last surviving Moorish gate in Coimbra and find the legend of a princess carved above
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Portugal
Spot the Friar Killer whose statue rules the square where medieval traders paid their toll to enter Coimbra.
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Ponte Santa Clara
Linger on the bridge that has joined the two sides of Coimbra in three forms across five centuries.
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Santa Iria de Azoia
Explore the ruins of a monastery the river swallowed, founded by a queen who turned bread to roses.
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Jardim Urbano da Costa de Caparica
Wander the gardens where a royal romance ended in murder and a fountain still holds her tears.
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Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Coimbra
This is a self-guided audio tour on a self-guided tour app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from us sent right after booking. Can’t find it? Search for the company in your email inbox and spam folder. OR contact us via support.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, ru, pt, en, it, pl, fr, nl, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Tourific
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 14+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 62
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Kings, Scholars and Rebels Self Guided Tour of Coimbra: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Coimbra.
How much does Kings, Scholars and Rebels Self Guided Tour of Coimbra cost?
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Prices start at $9 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Coimbra usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Kings, Scholars and Rebels Self Guided Tour of Coimbra take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Coimbra is not rushed.
Is Kings, Scholars and Rebels Self Guided Tour of Coimbra worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 62 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Coimbra, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Kings, Scholars and Rebels Self Guided Tour of Coimbra?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Kings, Scholars and Rebels Self Guided Tour of Coimbra suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 14. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 2-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Kings, Scholars and Rebels Self Guided Tour of Coimbra?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Coimbra can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Coimbra and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Kings, Scholars and Rebels Self Guided Tour of Coimbra start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Coimbra within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Coimbra?
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On Outty we rank every Coimbra experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Coimbra Top Attractions Walking Tour, An adventure through the Schist Villages of Lousã, Schist Villages at Lousa Mountain. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Coimbra?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Coimbra?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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