Location: Coimbra
Top Things to do in Coimbra
Top 10 Things to do Good for Kids in Coimbra, Central Portugal
Coimbra (Portuguese pronunciation: [kuˈĩbɾɐ, ˈkwĩbɾɐ]; Proto-Celtic: *Corumbriga)) is a city and a municipality in Portugal. The population at the 2011 census was 143,397, in an area of 319.40 square kilometres (123.3 sq mi). The fourth-largest urban centre in Portugal (after Lisbon, Porto, Braga), it is the largest city of the district of Coimbra, the Centro region and the Baixo Mondego subregion. About 460,000 people live in the Região de Coimbra, comprising 19 municipalities and extending into an area 4,336 square kilometres (1,674 sq mi).
Restaurants in Coimbra
1. Coimbra en Marchant
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5.0 based on 30 reviews
Historical tours of Coimbra in french.
2. O Pioneiro do Mondego
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5.0 based on 152 reviews
Daily kayak-trips on the Mondego river, in the beautifull valley between Penacova and Coimbra. Takes 3-4 hours, possibility to swim and picknick on the river beaches. For all ages, enjoy sun, water, nature! The meeting point is at 10.00 in Coimbra from where we organize transport to Penacova. The trip (18/25 km) ends around 16.00 near Coimbra. Bring dry clothes and sun-protection.
3. Madomis Tours
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5.0 based on 31 reviews
More than twenty five years devoted to tourism have given the know-how to offer you the authenticity of our culture, heritage, gastronomy and traditions. We provide the best comfort during the trips, with wi-fi, soft drinks, individual seats and air conditioned for all passengers. The drivers speaks English and can give information about our culture, heritage, traditions and gastronomy.
4. Coimbra Stand Up Paddle
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5.0 based on 41 reviews
Coimbra Stand Up Paddle (CSUP) was created to fill in the gap regarding water sports in the city of Coimbra as well as by the Mondego river which offers unique conditions for the SUP practice . This sport was born in Hawaii and it consists of using a board and a paddle to propel the paddle boarders who are in an upright position and slide through the water surface while they can calmy appreciate the city view. On Monday to Friday mornings we are open with reservation.
5. Brain Maze
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5.0 based on 298 reviews
BrainMaze is a live escape game for a group of 2-5 people who will have the challenge to escape in less than 60 minutes from a locked room.
Reviewed By inesmqsf - Figueira da Foz, Portugal
We did this escape game today, the "Ground zero". It was an amazing experience, it was our first time. The owner of the escape game was really cheerful, very kind. I highly recommend this escape game, anyone can do it, you just need your brain on! The host can talk in english if you need, without any problems. I loved it!
6. Veado Verde / Green Deer
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5.0 based on 65 reviews
The Veado Verde / Green Deer challenges you to live an experience in the Lousa Mountain. Come with us and watch deer exhibit natural behaviour in the wild. It´s a wonderful and rewarding experience that includes offroad activities, hiking and visiting the mountain schist villages. It's a 4 hour trip with Coimbra as the pickup point. Get ready, the beauty of this mountain will leave you amazed!
7. Igreja e Mosteiro da Santa Cruz
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4.5 based on 673 reviews
Reviewed By Margo7850p
The Church of Santa Cruz is located in the center of Coimbra, the historic center, in a very charming place. A very nice church. It was erected in the first half of the XII century. Lots to see, lots of history. The heart of the Romanesque church is an unusual altar without a statue, and two amazing tombs of Portugal's first rulers: Alphonsus I the Conqueror and Sancho I. The blue azulejos tiles are a characteristic feature of the church. The interior of the temple is decorated with a huge organ with fantastic Japanese works of art. A monastery is a real gem. A must visit if you are in Coimbra. Next to it is a square with a number of cafes.
8. University of Coimbra
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4.5 based on 3,454 reviews
The Tourism Circuit of the University of Coimbra unfolds in different centers: - The Palace of Schools where you can visit the Royal Palace that includes the Grand Hall of Acts, the Private Exam Room and the Armillary Room; The Royal Chapel of Saint Michael and the Joanine Library where you can visit the Noble Floor, the Middle Floor and the Academic Prison (with limited access for the preservation of the building). - The Science Museum where you can visit the 18 th and 19 th Century Physics Cabinets, the Natural History Galleries and the Chemistry Laboratory. - The Botanic Garden where you can travel around the world through botanic.
Reviewed By Wortleberry
I think we paid 12.5 Euros to visit a fascinating science museum in the old science faculty, the amazing gilded library, historic lecture theatres and other stunning university buildings. This is the cultural highlight of Coimbra.
9. Tuk a Day
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4.5 based on 41 reviews
Electric Tuk Tuk Sightseeing Tours around 1 hour and 15 minutes: Portagem Square, Almedina Arch, 8 of May Square, Santa Cruz Church, Sleeve Garden, Republic Square, Mermaid Garden, Garden Arches, Botanic Garden, New Cathedral, University,Old Cathedral,Santa Clara Old Monastry, Tears Farm, Portugal in Miniature, São Francisco Convent, Santa Clara New Monastry.Tuk a Day with us...
10. Ponte Pedro e Ines
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4.5 based on 305 reviews
Reviewed By VadimM67 - Murmansk, Russia
A spectacular multicolored bridge provoked us to cross the Mondego River and walk along the other bank to the Santa Clara Bridge to return to the center of Coimbra. It can be seen that the bridge is relatively new. It was built in 2006 by engineer Antonio Adam da Fonseca (several bridges in Portugal) and cool Sri Lankan-British architect and designer Cecil Balmond (Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, Casa da Musica, Porto, CCTV building in Beijing). The bridge cost almost 5 million euros and was built with the money of one of the programs of the European Union. The main feature of the bridge is its bend. in the middle part. The idea is not new, Santiago Calatrava likes to exploit it. The bridge is named after King Pedro I the Hard and Ines de Castro, his favorite, who became his posthumous wife. Ines was killed here in Coimbra. It's funny, but a day ago we were standing near their sarcophagi in the monastery of Alcobaca. And now on this colorful bridge. Perhaps their love had the same bright colors.
