Enjoy a private full-day cultural tour through Coimbra and Conímbriga, designed for travellers who wish to understand Portugal’s academic, medieval, and Roman heritage in depth. Accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide, the experience unfolds at a relaxed pace, allowing time for context, interpretation, and discovery.

The day begins in Coimbra, a city shaped by centuries of learning. At the University of Coimbra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you explore the historic university quarter set within the former Royal Palace. Key spaces such as the ceremonial courtyards and the Biblioteca Joanina, one of Europe’s most remarkable baroque libraries, reveal the symbolic relationship between knowledge, power, and architecture.

Leaving the upper town, the tour continues on foot through Coimbra’s medieval historic centre. Along the way, you encounter landmarks that illustrate the city’s evolution, including the Sé Velha (Old Cathedral), the Arco de Almedina, and the Monastery of Santa Cruz, a major monastic foundation closely linked to the origins of the Portuguese kingdom.

In the afternoon, the journey continues to Conímbriga, one of the best-preserved Roman archaeological sites in the Iberian Peninsula. Walking through ancient streets, baths, city walls, and residential areas, you gain insight into daily life in Roman Lusitania. The visit highlights the exceptional mosaics of the House of the Fountains, where engineering, aesthetics, and domestic comfort intersect.

Throughout the day, private transportation ensures comfort and flexibility, while the private format allows the itinerary to unfold naturally, combining Coimbra’s academic legacy with the enduring imprint of Roman civilisation in central Portugal.