Discover Coimbra with a Border Collie
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Discover Coimbra on this unique and original tour, a superb university city by night, in the company of our human guide and his four-legged special friend: Gryff!
Discover Coimbra, a superb university city by night, in the company of our human guide and his four-legged special friend: Gryff!
He is a super sweet Border Collie who will accompany you during your 2-hour tour under the stars and he knows all the narrow streets and secret corners of Coimbra.
While you follow his tail, the guide will illustrate all the main attractions of the city, with stories and legends of the student town.
We want to show an "Alternative Coimbra" and we want to do it our way.
In 2h00 we have a way to know all the main attractions of the city, with stories, legends and well-known characters of the city.
We will visit:
- Largo da Portagem (meeting point) - Arch of Almedina - Baixa - Monastery of S.Cruz - Municipal market - Toga (official student store) - AAC (University Academic Association) - Praça da República - Jardim da Sereia - Botanical Garden and Arcos do Jardim - University (only outside) - Repúblicas - Old Cathedral (only outside)
* The tour schedule can be changed according to the availability of the guides and the weather conditions.
Meeting point
Largo da portagem
Before you go
- Length
- About 2h
- Languages
- Spanish, Italian
- Usual start times
- 21:30 (Coimbra time)
- Coming up
- 120 departures in 3 months, 10 this week
Questions about this tour
How much does this tour cost?
Nothing up front. You book for free and tip your guide at the end. Many travellers tip around €5 to €15 per person, depending on the length and quality of the tour.
How long does it take?
About 2h.
Where does it start?
The meeting point is Largo da portagem. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
What languages is it in?
Upcoming departures are in Spanish and Italian. Pick your language in the calendar to see only those.
When does it run?
120 departures are listed in the next three months, 10 of them in the next 7 days, usually at 21:30. Times are local to Coimbra.
Do I need to book?
Booking is a good idea: groups are limited and popular times fill up. Create a free Tripsora account, pick a day and time, and press Book to finish with the tour provider.
Can I bring my dog?
The tour provider lists this tour as pet friendly.
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