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Coimbra Medieval Castles Guided Tour
Coimbra Medieval Castles Guided Tour
Coimbra Medieval Castles Guided Tour
Coimbra Medieval Castles Guided Tour
Coimbra Medieval Castles Guided Tour

Coimbra Medieval Castles Guided Tour

By Epicocentro
Free cancellation available
Price is $137 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Discover the history of Coimbra on a guided tour of the city's castles. Learn about the city's military fortresses and the role they played in the conquest of the Iberian Peninsula. During the ascendancy of D. Afonso Henriques, he focused heavily on in the protection of the city, as it was essential for the conquest of the territory. At this time they were created a set of buildings and military fortresses that made it possible to fill the gap security and protect the city. At this time, the first king D. Afonso Henriques was fighting against Moors and Muslims and other communities that inhabited the Iberian Peninsula, through the conquest of kingdom. This network of castles was fundamental not only to protect the city of Coimbra, which at the time it was the place where the court was established, but also to guarantee the stability necessary for the continuation of the conquest of the south.

Activity location

  • Castelo de Montemor o Velho
    • Distrito de Coimbra
    • 3140, Montemor-o-Velho, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Castelo de Montemor o Velho
    • Distrito de Coimbra
    • 3140, Montemor-o-Velho, Portugal

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Coimbra Medieval Castles Guided Tour in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes4h 30m
    4h 30m
  • Opening hours: Thu 10:00am-2:30pm
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
$137.05 x 1 Adult$137.05
Total
Price is $137.05

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transportation
  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided Tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Castelo de Montemor o Velho
  • 30m
Our first stop will be at Montemor-o-Velho Castle, the first castle in Portugal. We will learn about its history, the connection to our first King, D. Afonso Henriques, the founder of the country. We will walk through centuries-old walls and discover some remarkable episodes of history that took place in this beautiful and well-preserved castle.
Castelo do Soure
  • 30m
Then we will visit the emblematic castle of Soure. Unique, both for its location and for its connection to the Knights Templar who settled here for the first time in Portugal. We will also visit the castle's interpretation center and its surrounding areas.
Castelo de Penela
  • 30m
Our next stop will be at the majestic castle of Penela, a castle whose origin dates back to an ancient Roman fort, and which was rebuilt and used by D. Afonso Henriques as a military instrument of defense, integrating the defensive line of the Mondego Castles. The castle was built entirely under stone, and is one of the most beautiful examples of medieval architecture at the time of its construction. He will get to know the history, legends, discover some necropolys and see some models of medieval constructions.
Lousa Castle
  • 40m
At our last stop, we will visit the Castle of Foz de Arouce, a castle whose foundation dates back to the Moorish king Arounce, and which was later used by King D. Afonso Henriques as another instrument of defense of the city of Coimbra, also integrating the network of Castles of the Mondego. On this visit we will not only visit the castle and learn a little more about its history and associated legends, but also get to know the places that surround it, which make it a true paradise. The castle is located in the middle of the Lousã mountain range, and its location is undoubtedly the result of a strategic vision that would give it a protective function.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESCastelo de Montemor o Velho
    • Distrito de Coimbra
    • 3140, Montemor-o-Velho, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLECastelo de Montemor o Velho
    • Distrito de Coimbra
    • 3140, Montemor-o-Velho, Portugal

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