Itinerary
A Seamless & Flexible Start: Download the World City Trail app and use your 10-digit booking reference to log in. Note: This is 100% self-guided; no one will be waiting for you. Start anytime 24/7. We suggest starting at Santa Cruz Church for the best route, though you can start/finish anywhere.
Interactive Exploration: Navigate a 1.6km walk (~23 mins walking time). Solve riddles using imagination and observation at stops like the Sé Velha or the world-renowned University of Coimbra to unlock your next spot. Total activity lasts ~2 hours on average, depending on your pace and breaks.
Your Tour, Your Way: Customize your route, change the order of places, or skip stops to fit your schedule. Pause for a break to listen to Fado in the narrow streets, take photos at the Barbican Gate, or enjoy the greenery of the Jardín Botánico, and resume exactly where you left off. There is no time limit—your access lasts for a full year.
Stories & Tips: Unlock legends and history via text or audio guide at sites like the New Cathedral and the Minerva Stairs. Includes hand-picked local restaurant and shop tips. Available in 7 languages: EN, DE, FR, NL, IT, ES, PT. Note: internet required.
Interactive Exploration: Navigate a 1.6km walk (~23 mins walking time). Solve riddles using imagination and observation at stops like the Sé Velha or the world-renowned University of Coimbra to unlock your next spot. Total activity lasts ~2 hours on average, depending on your pace and breaks.
Your Tour, Your Way: Customize your route, change the order of places, or skip stops to fit your schedule. Pause for a break to listen to Fado in the narrow streets, take photos at the Barbican Gate, or enjoy the greenery of the Jardín Botánico, and resume exactly where you left off. There is no time limit—your access lasts for a full year.
Stories & Tips: Unlock legends and history via text or audio guide at sites like the New Cathedral and the Minerva Stairs. Includes hand-picked local restaurant and shop tips. Available in 7 languages: EN, DE, FR, NL, IT, ES, PT. Note: internet required.
Includes
- World City Trail App: Download the app and use the 10-digit ticket number. Select "Create" to start.
- Audio Guide & Navigation: Full audio tour and GPS navigation included via the app.
- Insider Tips: Access to local recommendations for authentic restaurants and shops.
- 24/7 Live Support: Contact us at our official chat (Please note: No phone support available).
- Custom Finish: Choose where to end; doesn't finish at the starting location.
- Live Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you at the start—start anytime you want.
- Not needed for our activity, every puzzle is related to the outdoor areas of the attractions and you won’t need to pay anything extra or enter the attractions.
Details
The Best Way to Discover Coimbra: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a photo at Praça do Comércio or a stroll through Praça Dom Dinis and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups.
The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app:
Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way.
Audio & Text: Listen to our audio guide or read the history/legends of each site.
Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations.
What you will visit: Santa Cruz Church, Praça do Comércio, Barbican Gate, Sé Velha, National Museum Machado de Castro, New Cathedral, University of Coimbra, Minerva Stairs, Praça Dom Dinis, and Jardín Botánico de la Universidad.
The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app:
Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way.
Audio & Text: Listen to our audio guide or read the history/legends of each site.
Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations.
What you will visit: Santa Cruz Church, Praça do Comércio, Barbican Gate, Sé Velha, National Museum Machado de Castro, New Cathedral, University of Coimbra, Minerva Stairs, Praça Dom Dinis, and Jardín Botánico de la Universidad.
Know Before You Go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Total Flexibility: Start anytime you want—there is no fixed schedule. You can pause and resume as often as you like.
- Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from going, you can do the tour any other day.
- Technical Requirements: A fully charged smartphone and an active mobile data connection are required. Important: Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction.
- Essential Gear: We recommend wearing weather-appropriate clothes and comfortable walking shoes (Coimbra has many hills!).
- Audio Experience: You can use your phone’s speaker to listen to the tour, but you are also welcome to use headphones if you prefer.
- Support Policy: We offer 24/7 live assistance via worldcitytrail chat.
