Self-guided discovery walk of Coimbra's cathedrals and Calla Lilies
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Did you know Coimbra was the capital of Portugal for about 100 years? On this self-guided walk, you'll explore the rich history of the Alta, where the city’s centuries-old university presides majestically over the River Mondego. Discover ancient landmarks, enjoy breathtaking views, and unlock local recommendations by solving fun location-based riddles. All while following in the footsteps of Tricia, a New York writer who calls Coimbra her home for almost a decade.Local wonders you’ll discover on this walk include: ancient Roman ruins; the incredible buildings of the University of Coimbra; the Old and The New Cathedral – both magnificent in different ways, the lush Botanical Gardens.This discovery walk is an educational and fun activity for friends, couples, families with kids, curious locals, visitors, and team building. You can fully enjoy this experience of connecting with the city while staying in your own group.
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Free cancellation
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2 hours
Available in English, PortugueseImportant information
* You will receive an email with a link to your game within 24 hours after booking. The link to the game will be valid up to 6 months after the purchase. By tapping the play button your game opens in your phone’s browser. No download needed
* You can play any day of the week, recommended between 8.00am and 7.30pm (daylight hours). You can also stop the game and take a break at any point and start where you left off later
* The game is recommended to be played in a team of 1-5 people. You can share a team viewer link so everyone can read riddles and stories on their phones. Just make sure to select one person to enter answers
* Please note this is a self-guided tour, there will be no tour guide meeting you at the start location, which will be at Largo Sé Velha 4-8, in front of Carlos Tomas. The end location will instead be at Largo da Portagem 3000-387