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Religious History and Art Tour with Tickets
Coimbra
About
Explore Coimbra’s religious history and art on a guided walking tour through engaging storytelling.
Begin at the Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Nova, a 17th-century convent built for the Poor Clares after floods forced them to abandon their previous monastery.
Continue to the Monastery of Santa Cruz, where you can see the tombs of the First King of Portugal and admire the unique azulejo tiles in the church. Here you will learn how the Augustinian Canons helped make medieval Coimbra a major center of learning long before the University of Coimbra gained international recognition.
At the Old Cathedral of Coimbra, discover one of the finest Romanesque cathedrals in Portugal.
Along the way, al...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
The entrance fees to the three churches that we will visit are included. These are: Church and Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Nova, Church and Monastery of Santa Cruz, and the Old Cathedral
Meeting Points
Departure
Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Nova
We will meet at the gated entrance of the Monastery of Santa-Clara-a-Nova.
Return
Coimbra (Sé Nova)
We will end the tour at the Sé Nova.
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Explore Coimbra’s religious history and art on a guided walking tour through engaging storytelling.
Begin at the Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Nova, a 17th-century convent built for the Poor Clares after floods forced them to abandon their previous monastery.
Continue to the Monastery of Santa Cruz, where you can see the tombs of the First King of Portugal and admire the unique azulejo tiles in the church. Here you will learn how the Augustinian Canons helped make medieval Coimbra a major center of learning long before the University of Coimbra gained international recognition.
At the Old Cathedral of Coimbra, discover one of the finest Romanesque cathedrals in Portugal.
Along the way, al...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
The entrance fees to the three churches that we will visit are included. These are: Church and Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Nova, Church and Monastery of Santa Cruz, and the Old Cathedral
Meeting Points
Departure
Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Nova
We will meet at the gated entrance of the Monastery of Santa-Clara-a-Nova.
Return
Coimbra (Sé Nova)
We will end the tour at the Sé Nova.
Itinerary
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Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Nova
Meet your guide and set off on a journey through Coimbra's religious history and art. Visit the Church and Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Nova, a female monastery built in the 17th century. Admire its gilded baroque decorations and interior garden, and learn about the religious order that lived there.
The Monastery of Santa-Clara-a-Nova is located on the other side of the Mondego River, on the left bank at the heights of a hill. It was built to replace the Monastery Santa-Clara-a-Velha which due to its position in relation to the Mondego River is constantly flooded.
We will visit the church and monastery, which includes the visit to the church, the cloistered garden, chapter house, and choir.
Admission tickets are included in the price of the tour.
1 hour
2
Mosteiro de Santa Clara-a-Velha
The Santa Clara-a-Velha Monastery is located in Coimbra, on the left side of the Mondego river. It was builtin 1314 at the orders of the Queen Saint Isabel of Aragon, replacing a small convent of nuns of the Order of St. Clare, founded in 1286. Combining the Romanesque and Gothic styles, the building was completed in 1330, having been designed by the architect Domingos Domingues, who had previously worked on the Mosteiro de Alcobaça.
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Igreja De Sao Tiago
Along the route, we will also see other landmarks that complete the story of the city, such as the Church of Santiago, connected to medieval pilgrims and the Templar Knights. We will visit this Romanesque Church and discuss its history, as well as the Romanesque art style.
20 minutes
4
Se Velha De Coimbra
Continue to the Old Cathedral of Coimbra, a Romanesque church that played a crucial role in Portugal's history. Learn about its construction after the Battle of Ourique, when Afonso Henriques declared himself King of Portugal and chose Coimbra as the capital for the newly established country.
We will visit the Sé Velha church. Admission tickets are included in the price of the tour
30 minutes
5
Torre de Almedina
The main gate providing access to the city walls of Coimbra, whose foundations date back to the Islamic occupation. They were part of a complex of gates and towers that made up the Coimbra city wall, which was almost two kilometers long.
6
Igreja de Santa Cruz
Next, head to the Church of Santa Cruz, a National Pantheon Monument where the mortal remains of first King of Portugal lie. Discover the unique azulejo tiles depicting important battles in Portuguese history and hear about the Monastery of Santa Cruz's role in making Coimbra a center of learning and education.
We will visit the church and entire Monastery.
Admission tickets are included in the price of the tour.
1 hour
7
Se Nova Catedral de Coimbra
Coimbra’s New Cathedral (Sé Nova) is one of the city’s most emblematic landmarks, a true jewel of Portuguese Baroque architecture. Located in the historic center of Coimbra, the cathedral was built in the 16th century after the destruction of the old Church of Santa Maria. Its imposing façade, influenced by the Mannerist style, immediately catches the eye, reflecting the grandeur of the time.