Explore the beauty and history of Coimbra UNESCO-listed historic centre with Walkbox — a top-rated and intuitive guide for discovering the city like a local, at your own pace, with no expiry date.

Content is available in English, Portuguese, French, and Spanish.

Working fully offline, Walkbox brings the city to life through engaging stories, authentic insights, and natural-sounding audio guides that play automatically as you explore.

Before your activity, your tour curator will send you clear instructions, your access code, and useful tips, and will remain available for personalised WhatsApp support throughout your experience.

There is no time limit to complete your tour. Enjoy it whenever you like, in full or in parts, and revisit it as often as you wish. Once activated, it becomes part of your Walkbox Collection, with lifetime access and future updates included.

Explore over 70 points of interest, including iconic landmarks, picturesque streets, hidden gems and vibrant areas that reflect the city’s rich cultural heritage and timeless beauty.

Covering a 5 km route, the tour is generally easy to follow and takes between 2 to 4 hours, depending on your pace and the stops you choose to enjoy.

Please note there is one uphill section close to the start taking you up to the university with an average slope of 16% over 450m.

Your tour starts and ends at Largo da Portagem, near the iconic Santa Clara Bridge. Explore the vibrant Baixa area before ascending medieval alleys to the Old Cathedral. Visit the Machado de Castro Museum, a highlight of Portuguese Fine Arts, and the historic University of Coimbra, home to the stunning Courtyard of the Schools and the Baroque Joanina Library, a world-renowned 18th-century treasure. Science enthusiasts can delve into the university’s natural history museum, showcasing unique 18th-century collections and laboratories. The second half of the tour takes you through Coimbra’s charming gardens, including the lush Botanical Garden and romantic Santa Cruz Park. Descend from Praça da República via the central garden of Avenida Sá da Bandeira, passing the Manga Garden to reach Praça 8 de Maio, home to the iconic Santa Cruz Monastery and Church. Conclude your journey with a stroll through the Baixa area, ending at the picturesque Praça do Comércio by the river.