Despite the vestiges of human presence dating all the way back to the prehistoric era, it is only during the Medieval Ages that populations started to settle on this territory. From a count of 27 historic villages that make part of the “Schist Villages Network”, our visit will focus mainly on two of them – […]
Competing with Sintra as one of the most charming places in Portugal, Bussaco (or Buçaco) is a treasure located in the country’s central region, only 30 minutes away from Coimbra! It’s now applying to become a World Heritage Site by UNESCO! Bussaco’s National Forest is a Protected Area planted by the Order of the “Carmelitas […]
The location site of Conímbriga was populated by the romans around 139 B.C., in a region that contained previous signs of prehistoric occupation, establishing the prosperous capital of Lusitânia. During the rule of Emperor Augusto, Conímbriga grew into a more urban scale including an amphitheater, thermal baths and Roman Forum. Though the most impressive remains […]
This is an exclusive of ours, product of continuous research of our guides and city archaeologists through the years! During this guided tour we will walk you through the memories of Jewish Coimbra. The first signs of the Jewish presence in Coimbra date back to the 10th Century, signaled by the transaction of land properties […]
Located at the center of Portugal, just 40 minutes away from Coimbra, is the city of Aveiro. This place contains an unique atmosphere given by its typical boats (Moliceiros), which are often compared to the Venetian Gondolas, as well as its 20th Century architecture, in the style of Art Noveau, connected by cobbled passages that […]
