Coimbra: Cathedrals, Kings, and Calla Lilies
created by Tricia
€26,00 per group (1-5 people)
play anytime within the next 3 months
Did you know Coimbra was the capital of Portugal for about 100 years? On this self-guided walk, 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. Your journey ends on a lively pedestrian walkway filled with shops, restaurants, and cafés.
This playful walk across Coimbra sharpens your senses and encourages you to appreciate the most wonderful – and often hidden – details around you. Whether you know Coimbra or just start exploring here, this experience gives you a perspective on discovery that will inspire your curiosity wherever you go next.
14 riddles.
1 – 1.5 hours. 2 km.
Start Largo Sé Velha 4-8 (in front of Carlos Tomas)
End at Largo da Portagem 3000-387
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.
Play 7 days a week, starting between 9 am and 7 pm (starting any later will mean one riddle location might be closed)
You’ll receive an email with a link to your game. The link to the game is valid up to 3 months after the purchase. By tapping the play button your game magically opens in your phone’s browser. No downloads. Super easy.
If it rains, take a break and wait for some sunshine, you can continue where you left off, or share the email with your teammates in case you run out of battery.
We recommend playing in a team of 1-5 people.
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