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Coimbra: a self-guided walking tour from Santa Cruz to the University, with audio, quizzes & free eSIM

Coimbra climbs from the Mondego riverfront to one of Europe’s oldest universities, and almost every steep street carries a piece of that ascent. Portugal’s first kings are buried here, a medieval city gate still marks the boundary between the Baixa and Alta, a Romanesque cathedra...
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Highlights
Self-guided tour
Self-guided tour

Explore at your own pace. No groups, no schedule.

Audio guide
Audio guide

Let the story play as you walk.

Interactive quiz
Interactive quiz

Answer to unlock each stop.

Fun facts
Fun facts

The best stories behind every landmark.

Smart map
Smart map

Navigation that shows you where to go next.

Play with friends
Play with friends

Go solo or make it a group game.

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Free data included
Free data included

500MB for global use.

NINJA TRAVEL eSIM
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About this activity
  • This tour can be experienced in Coimbra, Portugal
  • This tour is a walk of 2 km starting at Monastery of Santa Cruz: where Portugal's first kings rest
  • There are 8 quizzes and the duration of the activity is expected to be 1.5 hours
  • This tour can be experienced in any weather and is available daily at any time
Coimbra, Portugal
2 Km
1.5 Hours
8 Quizzes
What to bring
Charged smartphone with internet access
Comfortable shoes for walking around
Adequate clothes for the weather
Headphones (optional)
Itinerary

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  1. Monastery of Santa Cruz: where Portugal's first kings rest

    Coimbra

  2. Almedina Gate: entering medieval Coimbra

    Coimbra

  3. Old Cathedral of Coimbra: the fortress-like Romanesque cathedral

    Coimbra

  4. University of Coimbra: through the Iron Gate

    Coimbra

  5. New Cathedral of Coimbra: from Jesuit church to cathedral

    Coimbra

  6. Monumental Stairs: the climb of Coimbra's students

    Coimbra

  7. São Sebastião Aqueduct: the arches beside the university

    Coimbra

  8. Praça da República: Coimbra's student meeting place

    Coimbra

Ticket validity
  • The ticket is valid for up to 6 months from the date of purchase, so you can plan your tour at your own convenience
  • Once activated the tour, you will have 6 months to complete the self-guided tour
About the Creator
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Filippo Anzivino

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What is Ciceru

Self-guided walks with stories, maps, and your own pace

No group to follow and no fixed schedules. Put in your headphones, follow the route, and explore the city through researched stories and quick quizzes.

Listen to local history told like a conversation, not a dry lecture.

Verified stories and local secrets

Listen to local history told like a conversation, not a dry lecture.

Follow clear map guidance through main landmarks and quiet backstreets.

Step-by-step routes

Follow clear map guidance through main landmarks and quiet backstreets.

Observe what is around you, solve clues, and unlock the next stop.

Quizzes and riddles

Observe what is around you, solve clues, and unlock the next stop.

Explore on your own or compete with friends for a spot on the leaderboard.

Solo or group play

Explore on your own or compete with friends for a spot on the leaderboard.