Title: Things to Do in Santa Cruz in 2026 | Expedia.com [Hotels in Santa Cruz](https://expedia.com/Santa-Cruz-Hotels.d553248635975852629.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Santa Cruz](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Santa-Cruz.d553248635975852629.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Santa Cruz](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Santa-Cruz.d553248635975852629.Car-Rental-Guide)[Santa Cruz Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Santa-Cruz.d553248635975852629.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Santa Cruz ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Santa Cruz Types of activities [Santa Cruz Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Santa-Cruz.dx553248635975852629) ![Santa Cruz](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6568/5fc5365f-6ee2-46d6-8550-2f5f4645d848.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Santa Cruz](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6568/50f01500-2426-44ed-892e-c4577452043b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Santa Cruz](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6568/703a8b4e-bcbe-4b36-82a4-b3a4bc0359d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Santa Cruz](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6568/ad7cc759-536e-4b90-b799-1c2eb1a35ae2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Santa Cruz](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6568/648a3e63-e4f8-4efb-ace5-6d069c7a4b15.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most popular activities in Santa Cruz ### Tours & day trips [See all 83 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635975852629&location=Santa+Cruz&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Full Day Tour from Porto to Coimbra and Aveiro with River Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1148638/515516cc-d2a9-4a58-9ea3-9c3d6c3bc6ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Tour from Porto to Coimbra and Aveiro with River Cruise 9h 9.4/10 50 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $116 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/aveiro-and-coimbra-day-tour-from-porto.a1148638.activity-details?&rid=553248635975852629&location=Santa+Cruz&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 $37 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/walking-tour-coimbra.a44926715.activity-details?&rid=553248635975852629&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Conimbriga, the incredible roman city: Private Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50713434/4d7b4e50-2216-46ee-89c0-83133e7d4552.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Conimbriga, the incredible roman city: Private Walking Tour 3h Free cancellation available ~~$80~~$63 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/conimbriga-private-walking-museum-tour.a50713434.activity-details?&rid=553248635975852629&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Aveiro: Stories, Canals, and Tiles Guided Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48250056/b409cc65-ab46-4790-bf87-e3f62a6c292b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Aveiro: Stories, Canals, and Tiles Guided Walking Tour 2h 9.8/10 19 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $23 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/aveiro-stories-canals-and-tiles-guided-walking-tour.a48250056.activity-details?&rid=553248635975852629&location=Santa+Cruz&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 10/10 210 Viator reviews $79 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/guided-tour-of-the-university-and-city-of-coimbra.a2887881.activity-details?&rid=553248635975852629&location=Santa+Cruz&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 10/10 168 Viator reviews $70 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/university-of-coimbra-guided-tours-without-queue.a2888604.activity-details?&rid=553248635975852629&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Conimbriga walking tour: the fascinating roman city](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51820352/0c710da0-57e8-4b2e-941a-dcadbba10ff0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Conimbriga walking tour: the fascinating roman city Free cancellation available $86 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/conimbriga-walking-tour-the-fascinating-roman-city.a51820352.activity-details?&rid=553248635975852629&location=Santa+Cruz&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 10/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available ~~$59~~$47 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/coimbra-adventure-discovery-and-learning-with-a-local.a50894627.activity-details?&rid=553248635975852629&location=Santa+Cruz&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 9.6/10 243 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $19 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/coimbra-live-fado-show-with-port-wine-tasting.a4760503.activity-details?&rid=553248635975852629&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Tour- Coimbra and/or Aveiro](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50970273/3c3a09e6-021a-4554-98db-19f268c80d2c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tour- Coimbra and/or Aveiro 9h Free cancellation available $117 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/tour-costa-nova-aveiro-with-moliceiro-cruise.a50970273.activity-details?&rid=553248635975852629&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 41 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635975852629&location=Santa+Cruz&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Conimbriga, the incredible roman city: Private Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50713434/4d7b4e50-2216-46ee-89c0-83133e7d4552.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Conimbriga, the incredible roman city: Private Walking Tour 3h Free cancellation available ~~$80~~$63 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/conimbriga-private-walking-museum-tour.a50713434.activity-details?&rid=553248635975852629&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Conimbriga walking tour: the fascinating roman city](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51820352/0c710da0-57e8-4b2e-941a-dcadbba10ff0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Conimbriga walking tour: the fascinating roman city Free cancellation available $86 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/conimbriga-walking-tour-the-fascinating-roman-city.a51820352.activity-details?&rid=553248635975852629&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Schist Villages and Medieval Castles Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49613201/f7529d69-9f5d-4806-a9b3-4f02cac0f435.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Schist Villages and Medieval Castles Tour 4h 30m 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available $128 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/schist-villages-and-medieval-castles-tour.a49613201.activity-details?&rid=553248635975852629&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![A tour between Cascades and Schist Villages, Piodão](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3550438/f8d1a97a-7399-478b-921c-7ba6729bf424.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### A tour between Cascades and Schist Villages, Piodão 8h 10/10 10 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $303 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/a-tour-between-cascades-and-schist-villages-piodao.a3550438.activity-details?&rid=553248635975852629&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Jewish Coimbra Private Guided Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50738999/b51af6a1-fc20-4445-9b28-88f9f36bf600.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Jewish Coimbra Private Guided Tour 2h Free cancellation available $53 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/jewish-coimbra-private-guided-tour.a50738999.activity-details?&rid=553248635975852629&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Coimbra: Cathedrals, Kings, and Calla Lilies](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49949706/816e15b8-9c96-471c-a5e8-7d14885dfeac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Coimbra: Cathedrals, Kings, and Calla Lilies 2h Free cancellation available $34 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/coimbra-cathedrals-kings-and-calla-lilies.a49949706.activity-details?&rid=553248635975852629&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![TOP Coimbra : Private Guided Tour with your mobile](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51518287/be55e80a-d593-4b18-9add-997056872b0c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### TOP Coimbra : Private Guided Tour with your mobile 4h Free cancellation available $12 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/visit-coimbra-at-your-own-pace-without-groups-or-schedules-with-your-mobile.a51518287.activity-details?&rid=553248635975852629&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Coimbra: Guided Wine Tasting with Regional Bites](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51851998/eba1f07b-1d1c-4cd1-9c17-54efa1332850.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Coimbra: Guided Wine Tasting with Regional Bites 1h Free cancellation available $32 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/coimbra-guided-wine-tasting-with-regional-bites.a51851998.activity-details?&rid=553248635975852629&location=Santa+Cruz&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 verified review Free cancellation available $10 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/coimbras-jewish-heritage-an-audio-tour-of-the-medieval-town.a49921077.activity-details?&rid=553248635975852629&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Douro Valley to Lisbon with Coimbra, Fatima, Tomar, Nazaré, Óbidos](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52340589/337d92ed-d01a-4cf3-83ae-f733ea4e0ca7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Douro Valley to Lisbon with Coimbra, Fatima, Tomar, Nazaré, Óbidos 9h Free cancellation available $700 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/douro-valley-to-lisbon-with-coimbra-fatima-tomar-nazare-obidos.a52340589.activity-details?&rid=553248635975852629&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 6 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635975852629&location=Santa+Cruz&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![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 9.6/10 243 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $19 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/coimbra-live-fado-show-with-port-wine-tasting.a4760503.activity-details?&rid=553248635975852629&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Coimbra: Guided Wine Tasting with Regional Bites](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51851998/eba1f07b-1d1c-4cd1-9c17-54efa1332850.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Coimbra: Guided Wine Tasting with Regional Bites 1h Free cancellation available $32 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/coimbra-guided-wine-tasting-with-regional-bites.a51851998.activity-details?&rid=553248635975852629&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Coimbra: Lousã Mountain Schist Villages Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51795195/499abd9f-2124-48d8-93ad-28ef23bce550.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Coimbra: Lousã Mountain Schist Villages Tour 4h+ Free cancellation available $140 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/coimbra-lousa-mountain-schist-villages-tour.a51795195.activity-details?&rid=553248635975852629&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![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+ 10/10 4 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $47 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/coimbra-prior-lucas-wine-experience.a4830840.activity-details?&rid=553248635975852629&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Portugal Royal Heritage: Private Tour to Tomar and Coimbra](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47705188/58f0fbe3-d282-4b89-b0c2-4dde4d425a7b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Portugal Royal Heritage: Private Tour to Tomar and Coimbra 10h Free cancellation available $303 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/convent-of-christ-of-tomar-and-university-of-coimbra.a47705188.activity-details?&rid=553248635975852629&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![From Coimbra: Dão Wine Route Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52307240/3fe14033-337d-43d0-998c-6ebadccf1007.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Coimbra: Dão Wine Route Experience 8h Free cancellation available $193 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-coimbra-dao-wine-route-experience.a52307240.activity-details?&rid=553248635975852629&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ### Spa & wellness [See all 4 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635975852629&location=Santa+Cruz&filter.categories=SpaWellness) ![Coimbra: University, Joanina Library & City Highlights Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52333701/9369291f-d263-414c-8899-b3adde2b7e51.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Coimbra: University, Joanina Library & City Highlights Tour 3h Free cancellation available $69 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/coimbra-university-joanina-library-city-highlights-tour.a52333701.activity-details?&rid=553248635975852629&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![COIMBRA: Escape IN City - Sapiênc(IA) de Risco](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47427120/c3dd287b-e986-48b1-8c86-0a4f1918fcb5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### COIMBRA: Escape IN City - Sapiênc(IA) de Risco 2h Free cancellation available $47 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/coimbra-escape-in-city-sapiencia-de-risco.a47427120.activity-details?&rid=553248635975852629&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![From Coimbra: Serra da Estrela Natural Park Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52119303/cbbe0d53-ba73-4fb6-a062-ab7a049f243a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Coimbra: Serra da Estrela Natural Park Day Trip 6h 30m Free cancellation available $210 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-coimbra-serra-da-estrela-natural-park-day-trip.a52119303.activity-details?&rid=553248635975852629&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![From Coimbra: Sanctuary of Fátima and village of the Little Shepherds](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51709204/daeb55d0-ebdb-4e5a-84c0-44ffec73daf2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Coimbra: Sanctuary of Fátima and village of the Little Shepherds 4h Free cancellation available $112 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-coimbra-sanctuary-of-fatima-and-village-of-the-little-shepherds.a51709204.activity-details?&rid=553248635975852629&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ### Water activities [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635975852629&location=Santa+Cruz&filter.categories=Wateractivities) ![Aveiro: Stories, Canals, and Tiles Guided Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48250056/b409cc65-ab46-4790-bf87-e3f62a6c292b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Aveiro: Stories, Canals, and Tiles Guided Walking Tour 2h 9.8/10 19 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $23 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/aveiro-stories-canals-and-tiles-guided-walking-tour.a48250056.activity-details?&rid=553248635975852629&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Canoeing on the Mondego River](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47584970/72235e58-12a1-4111-bbd7-8fa9b5d70c96.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Canoeing on the Mondego River 3h 30m Free cancellation available $105 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/canoeing-on-the-mondego-river.a47584970.activity-details?&rid=553248635975852629&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ![Soft Canyoning Ceira River, in Góis, Coimbra](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51728980/5f050a16-cba4-42b4-9f28-0221783c40f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Soft Canyoning Ceira River, in Góis, Coimbra 4h Free cancellation available $57 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/soft-canyoning-ceira-river-in-gois-coimbra.a51728980.activity-details?&rid=553248635975852629&location=Santa+Cruz&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Santa Cruz | Number of things to do | 84 | | ------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Coimbra Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone](/things-to-do/self-guided-walking-tour-of-coimbra-city.a49980730.activity-details): $9 | | Top 5 things to do | [Coimbra Adventure Discovery and Learning with a Local](/things-to-do/coimbra-adventure-discovery-and-learning-with-a-local.a50894627.activity-details)[Full Day Tour from Porto to Coimbra and Aveiro with River Cruise](/things-to-do/aveiro-and-coimbra-day-tour-from-porto.a1148638.activity-details)[Aveiro: Stories, Canals, and Tiles Guided Walking Tour](/things-to-do/aveiro-stories-canals-and-tiles-guided-walking-tour.a48250056.activity-details)[Coimbra Walking Tour: University Small Group Tour with Tickets](/things-to-do/coimbra-walking-tour-university-small-group-tour-with-tickets.a51556816.activity-details)[Coimbra: Barca Serrana Traditional Boat Trip](/things-to-do/coimbra-barca-serrana-traditional-boat-trip.a48263528.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Aveiro: Stories, Canals, and Tiles Guided Walking Tour](/things-to-do/aveiro-stories-canals-and-tiles-guided-walking-tour.a48250056.activity-details)[Coimbra: Barca Serrana Traditional Boat Trip](/things-to-do/coimbra-barca-serrana-traditional-boat-trip.a48263528.activity-details)[Coimbra Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour](/things-to-do/coimbra-scavenger-hunt-and-highlights-self-guided-tour.a49179556.activity-details)[Coimbra: Private & Flexible Walking Tour in Historic Center](/things-to-do/coimbra-private-flexible-walking-tour-in-historic-center.a51924143.activity-details)[Coimbra: Live Fado Show with Glass of Port Wine](/things-to-do/coimbra-live-fado-show-with-port-wine-tasting.a4760503.activity-details) | | With kids | [Coimbra Adventure Discovery and Learning with a Local](/things-to-do/coimbra-adventure-discovery-and-learning-with-a-local.a50894627.activity-details)[Full Day Tour from Porto to Coimbra and Aveiro with River Cruise](/things-to-do/aveiro-and-coimbra-day-tour-from-porto.a1148638.activity-details)[Aveiro: Stories, Canals, and Tiles Guided Walking Tour](/things-to-do/aveiro-stories-canals-and-tiles-guided-walking-tour.a48250056.activity-details)[Coimbra: Barca Serrana Traditional Boat Trip](/things-to-do/coimbra-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) | ## What to do in Santa Cruz --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Santa Cruz? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Santa Cruz ![Coimbra University](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6116860/2cb7e372-d9bf-4684-9cae-d302d8f47eed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Coimbra University 4.5/5(57 reviews) 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.com/Coimbra-University-Coimbra-City-Centre.d6116860.Vacation-Attraction) ![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 4.5/5(15 reviews) Embrace your inquisitive side, as you inspect the various homes, pavilions and monuments of this intriguing and fun miniature village. [](https://expedia.com/Portugal-Dos-Pequenitos-Coimbra.d6116880.Vacation-Attraction) ![Biblioteca Joanina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6116870/06ea664b-2a32-4eae-96f9-74b120986287.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Biblioteca Joanina 5/5(43 reviews) Go on a guided tour of a library containing countless tomes, Baroque architecture and an intriguing history entwined with a prison. [](https://expedia.com/Biblioteca-Joanina-Coimbra-City-Centre.d6116870.Vacation-Attraction) ![Santa Cruz Church](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6116862/f0bf1095-6022-45d8-ab1b-58139cbecd41.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Cruz Church 4.5/5(47 reviews) Examine the range of Manueline and Romanesque architecture and inspect the artworks in the final resting place of two kings. [](https://expedia.com/Santa-Cruz-Church-Coimbra-City-Centre.d6116862.Vacation-Attraction) ![Jardim da Manga](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6116864/8a1cf1c4-1d6b-4a4b-9a73-deeb65313281.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Jardim da Manga 4.5/5(8 reviews) This small garden centers on an old fountain, believed to be one of the earliest examples of Renaissance architecture in Portugal. [](https://expedia.com/Jardim-Da-Manga-Coimbra-City-Centre.d6116864.Vacation-Attraction) ![Mosteiro de Santa Clara-a-Velha](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 4.5/5(23 reviews) Visit the museum for an explanatory film and explore the remaining parts of this nunnery that was often at risk of flooding. [](https://expedia.com/Mosteiro-De-Santa-Clara-A-Velha-Coimbra.d6116876.Vacation-Attraction) ![Old Cathedral of Coimbra](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 4.5/5(52 reviews) One of the main attractions of Coimbra’s central historic area, this fascinating preserved cathedral has a fortress design and Arabic touches. [](https://expedia.com/Old-Cathedral-Of-Coimbra-Coimbra-City-Centre.d6116866.Vacation-Attraction) ![New Cathedral of Coimbra](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 4.5/5(3 reviews) An austere Mannerist and Baroque façade makes way for an opulent gilded interior at this 400-year-old church founded by Jesuits. [](https://expedia.com/New-Cathedral-Of-Coimbra-Coimbra-City-Centre.d553248635175056051.Vacation-Attraction) ![Museu Nacional Machado de Castro](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 5/5(1 review) Appreciate the magnificent architecture of the former Bishop’s Palace, see religious sculptures and delve into an eerie Ancient Roman corridor. [](https://expedia.com/Museu-Nacional-Machado-De-Castro-Coimbra-City-Centre.d553248621532486808.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Santa Cruz ![Obere Altstadt von Coimbra - hochauflösend (90MP)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6568/3e277e37-ec4d-4219-ac42-a3035b49a88d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Coimbra ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Santa Cruz worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Santa Cruz? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Santa Cruz? ### Is three days enough to stay in Santa Cruz? ### Is Santa Cruz a walkable neighborhood? ### What are some activities to do in Santa Cruz with kids? > - [Coimbra Adventure Discovery and Learning with a Local](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/coimbra-adventure-discovery-and-learning-with-a-local.a50894627.activity-details) > - [Full Day Tour from Porto to Coimbra and Aveiro with River Cruise](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/aveiro-and-coimbra-day-tour-from-porto.a1148638.activity-details) > - [Aveiro: Stories, Canals, and Tiles Guided Walking Tour](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/aveiro-stories-canals-and-tiles-guided-walking-tour.a48250056.activity-details) > - [Coimbra: Barca Serrana Traditional Boat Trip](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/coimbra-barca-serrana-traditional-boat-trip.a48263528.activity-details) > - [University of Coimbra guided tours without queue](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/university-of-coimbra-guided-tours-without-queue.a2888604.activity-details) ### What to do in Santa Cruz for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Santa Cruz? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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