Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Coimbra February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Coimbra Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Coimbra.dx6568)[Hotels in Coimbra](https://expedia.co.uk/Coimbra-Hotels.d6568.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Coimbra](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Coimbra.d6568.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Coimbra Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Coimbra.d6568.Car-Hire-Guide)[Coimbra Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Coimbra.d6568.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Coimbra ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Coimbra Types of activities Where to stay [Coimbra travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Coimbra.dx6568) ![Altstadt von Coimbra in Portugal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6568/e46b149a-1e18-48d7-a8bc-cd23d82fb9eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Altstadt von Coimbra in Portugal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6568/e46b149a-1e18-48d7-a8bc-cd23d82fb9eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Old city Coimbra, Portugal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6568/43cfd7b4-2b49-40e4-bc0e-b9c841353bfb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sunset panorama of the Biblioteca Joanina world famous Baroque university library in Coimbra Portugal, clock tower and royal palace and Chapel](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6568/51c9493f-f7d7-43e0-ad8d-484fbc70365b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Coimbra panorama from top of bell clock tower. Coimbra city skyline and University courtyard on Mondego river. Coimbra in Central Portugal, is famous for its University, the oldest in Europe.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6568/e9948c87-7a60-4e85-acbd-2f25e2b74341.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Coimbra Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Coimbra has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Coimbra, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Coimbra with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Coimbra Coimbra is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Coimbra, and make it a breeze to explore Coimbra and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Coimbra to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Coimbra, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Coimbra. #### Coimbra attractions Coimbra has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Coimbra to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Coimbra. Looking for things to do in Coimbra can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Coimbra or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Coimbra attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in Coimbra ### Tours & day trips [See all 52 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6568&location=Coimbra&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Full Day Tour from Porto to Coimbra and Aveiro with River Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1148638/efed0e27-7c6c-47b5-94e1-53e887fc2f8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Tour from Porto to Coimbra and Aveiro with River Cruise 9h 7/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available £85 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/aveiro-and-coimbra-day-tour-from-porto.a1148638.activity-details?&rid=6568&location=Coimbra&swp=off) ![Tour Between Lisbon - Porto or Porto-Lisbon with several stops](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2710031/1e130325-30c6-44d1-a92f-b014995442e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tour Between Lisbon - Porto or Porto-Lisbon with several stops 14h Free cancellation available £500 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/transfer-with-tour-lisbon-porto-or-porto-lisboa-with-several-stops.a2710031.activity-details?&rid=6568&location=Coimbra&swp=off) ![Walking Tour of Coimbra Heritage Site](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44926715/4b74dff4-99bc-49ed-a07e-19009f0b1789.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Walking Tour of Coimbra Heritage Site 2h 30m Free cancellation available ~~£28~~£26 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/walking-tour-coimbra.a44926715.activity-details?&rid=6568&location=Coimbra&swp=off) ![Fatima, Batalha, Alcobaça and Nazaré, full-day from Coimbra](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49686465/2c48fea1-f6b3-42d6-a182-2668c0040da6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Fatima, Batalha, Alcobaça and Nazaré, full-day from Coimbra 8h Free cancellation available £131 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/fatima-batalha-alcobaca-and-nazare-full-day-from-coimbra.a49686465.activity-details?&rid=6568&location=Coimbra&swp=off) ![University of Coimbra guided tours without queue](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2888604/e2af370a-89c4-4f3d-9c07-a2fe19d74394.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### University of Coimbra guided tours without queue 1h 30m 10/10 2 reviews £52 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/university-of-coimbra-guided-tours-without-queue.a2888604.activity-details?&rid=6568&location=Coimbra&swp=off) ![Guided tour of the University and city of Coimbra.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2887881/c8a6e781-999f-40e0-a166-472c82dbdbb9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Guided tour of the University and city of Coimbra. 3h 9.6/10 9 reviews £59 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/guided-tour-of-the-university-and-city-of-coimbra.a2887881.activity-details?&rid=6568&location=Coimbra&swp=off) ![Schist Villages and Medieval Castles Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49613201/8b1a3930-14dd-481f-9d8b-67b2fa3079fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Schist Villages and Medieval Castles Tour 4h 30m Free cancellation available £86 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/schist-villages-and-medieval-castles-tour.a49613201.activity-details?&rid=6568&location=Coimbra&swp=off) ![Fátima Sanctuary and Pastorinhos Village, half-day from Coimbra](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1203647/b912139b-d8c4-45be-8b46-0419b712aade.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Fátima Sanctuary and Pastorinhos Village, half-day from Coimbra 4h Free cancellation available £83 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/fatima-sanctuary-and-pastorinhos-village.a1203647.activity-details?&rid=6568&location=Coimbra&swp=off) ![Coimbra: Barca Serrana Traditional Boat Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48263528/8418ba41-d1ac-4fa2-84fc-e432221cb1ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Coimbra: Barca Serrana Traditional Boat Trip 50m+ 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available £11 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/barca-serrana-traditional-boat-trip.a48263528.activity-details?&rid=6568&location=Coimbra&swp=off) ![Coimbra Adventure Discovery and Learning with a Local](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50894627/56ee4b55-20bc-4385-ba73-b21aa46da750.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Coimbra Adventure Discovery and Learning with a Local 2h 30m Free cancellation available £43 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/coimbra-adventure-discovery-and-learning-with-a-local.a50894627.activity-details?&rid=6568&location=Coimbra&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 28 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6568&location=Coimbra&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Tour Between Lisbon - Porto or Porto-Lisbon with several stops](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2710031/1e130325-30c6-44d1-a92f-b014995442e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tour Between Lisbon - Porto or Porto-Lisbon with several stops 14h Free cancellation available £500 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/transfer-with-tour-lisbon-porto-or-porto-lisboa-with-several-stops.a2710031.activity-details?&rid=6568&location=Coimbra&swp=off) ![Schist Villages and Medieval Castles Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49613201/8b1a3930-14dd-481f-9d8b-67b2fa3079fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Schist Villages and Medieval Castles Tour 4h 30m Free cancellation available £86 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/schist-villages-and-medieval-castles-tour.a49613201.activity-details?&rid=6568&location=Coimbra&swp=off) ![Lisbon to Porto Private Tour stoping in Coimbra and Aveiro](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1052145/6396db14-e629-4f3a-ab66-ba7b8c0bc25d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lisbon to Porto Private Tour stoping in Coimbra and Aveiro 9h Free cancellation available £569 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lisbon-to-porto-private-tour-stoping-in-coimbra-and-aveiro.a1052145.activity-details?&rid=6568&location=Coimbra&swp=off) ![Coimbra Walking Tour: University Private Tour with Tickets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49815201/f9a1d5f0-f48e-41e2-9a3c-02cd943e79e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Coimbra Walking Tour: University Private Tour with Tickets 2h 30m Free cancellation available ~~£95~~£85 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-guided-tour-coimbra-university.a49815201.activity-details?&rid=6568&location=Coimbra&swp=off) ![Coimbra Wine and Food Tasting Private Guided Walk](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1577365/da695ce5-909c-40bb-a93f-ed0b553fa05d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Coimbra Wine and Food Tasting Private Guided Walk 4h Free cancellation available £73 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/porto-jewish-heritage-private-walking-tour-with-kosher-port-tasting.a1577365.activity-details?&rid=6568&location=Coimbra&swp=off) ![Private Tour of Talasnal Village](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49798863/00c37541-50da-4108-a03d-33f207038ebb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Tour of Talasnal Village 9h Free cancellation available £474 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-tour-of-talasnal-village.a49798863.activity-details?&rid=6568&location=Coimbra&swp=off) ![Coimbra: Discover the Charms and Highlights Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47131163/e8d418c2-f1a1-42b4-9c89-1106f81c01a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Coimbra: Discover the Charms and Highlights Walking Tour 3h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available £86 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/discovering-the-charms-and-places-of-coimbra.a47131163.activity-details?&rid=6568&location=Coimbra&swp=off) ![Coimbra’s Jewish Heritage An Audio Tour of the Medieval Town](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49921077/974eeccb-1bd3-417c-ba46-b3edb53b3b7c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Coimbra’s Jewish Heritage An Audio Tour of the Medieval Town 2h 6/10 1 review Free cancellation available £7 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/coimbras-jewish-heritage-an-audio-tour-of-the-medieval-town.a49921077.activity-details?&rid=6568&location=Coimbra&swp=off) ![Coimbra Historic Centre - Private visit](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48023806/311b4386-a5ea-4581-9a37-769355fddad7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Coimbra Historic Centre - Private visit 3h 30m Free cancellation available £116 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/coimbra-historic-centre-private-visit.a48023806.activity-details?&rid=6568&location=Coimbra&swp=off) ![Dinosaurs & Little Portugal Theme Parks, Day Trip from Lisbon](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48573149/08b49a8e-5e5b-4263-9ad5-ec275cf8f816.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Dinosaurs & Little Portugal Theme Parks, Day Trip from Lisbon 10h Free cancellation available £279 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/day-trip-to-dinosaurs-little-portugal-theme-parks-from-lisbon.a48573149.activity-details?&rid=6568&location=Coimbra&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6568&location=Coimbra&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Coimbra: Prior Lucas Wine Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4830840/8a4fef78-f69f-4179-87f5-ce619d02bab4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Coimbra: Prior Lucas Wine Experience 1h+ Free cancellation available £35 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/coimbra-prior-lucas-winery-and-vineyard-visit-with-tastings.a4830840.activity-details?&rid=6568&location=Coimbra&swp=off) ![Coimbra: Live Fado Show with Glass of Port Wine](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4760503/290b7435-caa6-418e-a9b0-6f2cd55880f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Coimbra: Live Fado Show with Glass of Port Wine 50m 9.8/10 9 reviews Free cancellation available £14 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/coimbra-live-fado-show-with-port-wine-tasting.a4760503.activity-details?&rid=6568&location=Coimbra&swp=off) ![Private Day Tour University Coimbra & Convent Christ Tomar](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47705188/58f0fbe3-d282-4b89-b0c2-4dde4d425a7b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Day Tour University Coimbra & Convent Christ Tomar 10h Free cancellation available £179 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/convent-of-christ-of-tomar-and-university-of-coimbra.a47705188.activity-details?&rid=6568&location=Coimbra&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Coimbra | Number of things to do | 53 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Coimbra Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour](/things-to-do/coimbra-scavenger-hunt-and-highlights-self-guided-tour.a49179556.activity-details): £5 | | Top 5 things to do | [Aveiro: Stories, Canals, and Tiles Guided Walking Tour](/things-to-do/aveiro-stories-canals-and-azulejos-guided-walking-tour.a48250056.activity-details)[Walking Tour of Coimbra Heritage Site](/things-to-do/walking-tour-coimbra.a44926715.activity-details)[Coimbra: Barca Serrana Traditional Boat Trip](/things-to-do/barca-serrana-traditional-boat-trip.a48263528.activity-details)[Coimbra Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour](/things-to-do/coimbra-scavenger-hunt-and-highlights-self-guided-tour.a49179556.activity-details)[Fátima Sanctuary and Pastorinhos Village, half-day from Coimbra](/things-to-do/fatima-sanctuary-and-pastorinhos-village.a1203647.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Aveiro: Stories, Canals, and Tiles Guided Walking Tour](/things-to-do/aveiro-stories-canals-and-azulejos-guided-walking-tour.a48250056.activity-details)[Walking Tour of Coimbra Heritage Site](/things-to-do/walking-tour-coimbra.a44926715.activity-details)[Coimbra: Barca Serrana Traditional Boat Trip](/things-to-do/barca-serrana-traditional-boat-trip.a48263528.activity-details)[Coimbra Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour](/things-to-do/coimbra-scavenger-hunt-and-highlights-self-guided-tour.a49179556.activity-details)[Coimbra Walking Tour](/things-to-do/coimbra-walking-tour.a4230708.activity-details) | | With kids | [Aveiro: Stories, Canals, and Tiles Guided Walking Tour](/things-to-do/aveiro-stories-canals-and-azulejos-guided-walking-tour.a48250056.activity-details)[Walking Tour of Coimbra Heritage Site](/things-to-do/walking-tour-coimbra.a44926715.activity-details)[Coimbra: Barca Serrana Traditional Boat Trip](/things-to-do/barca-serrana-traditional-boat-trip.a48263528.activity-details)[University of Coimbra guided tours without queue](/things-to-do/university-of-coimbra-guided-tours-without-queue.a2888604.activity-details)[Traces of the Roman Heritage of Portugal](/things-to-do/traces-of-the-roman-heritage-of-portugal.a49790863.activity-details) | ## What to do in Coimbra --- ### Popular places to visit ![Portugal dos Pequenitos](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6116880/07b681ba-f776-4899-9881-594708e9970b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Portugal dos Pequenitos Embrace your inquisitive side, as you inspect the various homes, pavilions and monuments of this intriguing and fun miniature village. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Portugal-Dos-Pequenitos-Coimbra.d6116880.Attraction) ![Coimbra University which includes a sunset and a square or plaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6116860/2cb7e372-d9bf-4684-9cae-d302d8f47eed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Coimbra University Enjoy the views from the bell tower and visit the Baroque library in the former prison on the campus of one of Europe’s oldest universities. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Coimbra-University-Coimbra-City-Centre.d6116860.Attraction) ![Santa Cruz Church which includes a square or plaza, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6116862/f0bf1095-6022-45d8-ab1b-58139cbecd41.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Cruz Church Examine the range of Manueline and Romanesque architecture and inspect the artworks in the final resting place of two kings. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Cruz-Church-Coimbra-City-Centre.d6116862.Attraction) ![Biblioteca Joanina which includes a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6116870/06ea664b-2a32-4eae-96f9-74b120986287.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Biblioteca Joanina Go on a guided tour of a library containing countless tomes, Baroque architecture and an intriguing history entwined with a prison. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Biblioteca-Joanina-Coimbra-City-Centre.d6116870.Attraction) ![Velha Cathedral featuring heritage elements and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6116866/08e44846-93b5-492d-8ccc-46c61d9731c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Old Cathedral of Coimbra One of the main attractions of Coimbra’s central historic area, this fascinating preserved cathedral has a fortress design and Arabic touches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Old-Cathedral-Of-Coimbra-Coimbra-City-Centre.d6116866.Attraction) ![Convento de Santa Clara-a-Velha which includes a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6116876/f6ebe135-f5d1-4858-80ae-fd4842a23b4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mosteiro de Santa Clara-a-Velha Visit the museum for an explanatory film and explore the remaining parts of this nunnery that was often at risk of flooding. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mosteiro-De-Santa-Clara-A-Velha-Coimbra.d6116876.Attraction) ![Jardim da Manga showing heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6116864/8a1cf1c4-1d6b-4a4b-9a73-deeb65313281.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Jardim da Manga This small garden centers on an old fountain, believed to be one of the earliest examples of Renaissance architecture in Portugal. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jardim-Da-Manga-Coimbra-City-Centre.d6116864.Attraction) ![Coimbra featuring heritage elements and a fountain](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532486808/742ad1f6-38a8-4524-9175-00f662d91b99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Museu Nacional Machado de Castro Appreciate the magnificent architecture of the former Bishop’s Palace, see religious sculptures and delve into an eerie Ancient Roman corridor. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Museu-Nacional-Machado-De-Castro-Coimbra-City-Centre.d553248621532486808.Attraction) ![Coimbra showing heritage elements and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635175056051/b6fac244-14ee-4a51-8ff6-ee67f820d8f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### New Cathedral of Coimbra New Cathedral of Coimbra is just one of the places to see in Sé Nova, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the riverfront and picturesque gardens in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Cathedral-Of-Coimbra-Coimbra-City-Centre.d553248635175056051.Attraction) ### Explore areas of Coimbra ![Velha Cathedral which includes a city, heritage elements and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6116866/ef87f061-1a2f-43a7-8dec-65aac9a96f2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Coimbra City Centre 4.5/5(18 area reviews) Historical sites, river views and bars are some highlights of Coimbra City Centre. Make a stop by Santa Cruz Church or Jardim da Manga while you're exploring. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Coimbra-Coimbra-City-Centre.dx553248633981726608) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Coimbra ![#conimbriga #ruins #roman As Ruínas Romanas de Conímbriga são um dos maiores sítios arqueológicos de Portugal e ficam situadas a cerca de 17 Km da cidade de Coimbra. A região era já povoada desde os tempos pré-históricos mas foi a partir de 139 a. C. que foi ocupada pelas tropas romanas tornando-se então a próspera capital da província da Lusitânia. Destaque para a Casa dos Repuxos com os seus mosaicos, Forum, templo e termas. As ruínas estão classificadas como Monumento Nacional. Na área existe o Museu Monográfico de Conimbriga que contém exclusivamente achados destas ruínas. The Roman Ruins of Conímbriga are one of the largest archeological sites in Portugal and are located about 17 km from the city of Coimbra. The region was already settled since prehistoric times but it was from 139 a. C. that was occupied by the Roman troops becoming then the prosperous capital of the province of Lusitânia. Highlights are the House of the Repuxos with its mosaics, Forum, temple and thermal baths. The ruins are classified as National Monument. In the area there is the Monographic Museum of Conimbriga which contains exclusively finds of these ruins.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182224/e7f625e3-dcad-43cd-8abc-553e05a51f2b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Condeixa a Nova ![Campos de vinhas em Portugal ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182235/bd8e9064-cff0-48a6-b025-bcb5a7e47503.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mealhada ![Nas margens do Mondego.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034618/dcce5f16-d3a5-4cce-8914-ae214335dba2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Penacova ![Window details of the magnificient Buçaco Palace #architecture #buçacopalace #buçaco #bussaco #luso #matadobuçaco #visitportugal #igersportugal #portugalalive #portugalcomefeitos #portugal #sharing_portugal #topportugalphoto #discoverportugal #ig_portugal #portugal_em_fotos #super_portugal #portugalvisuals #portugalemclicks #findout_portugal #amar_portugal #portugallovers #RevealPortugal #weshareportugal #portugaladdict #portugal_gems #travel #palace #nature #aveiro ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/319626267412399420/2fa20121-8490-4e83-9aaf-76b7397fe14c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Luso ![Miranda do Corvo, Portugal - March 25, 2023: Beautiful scenery from the street of Miranda do Corvo. Blue tile panels (azulejos). Sunny spring day. 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