This urban area is on the to-do lists of many visitors to Coimbra. But Upper Town isn't the only drawcard here. Portugal dos Pequenitos, Old Cathedral of Coimbra, and Santa Cruz Church are some other worthwhile attractions nearby.
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YOUROPO - Torre
Centro / Baixa
Price was $983, price is now $632 per person
$632
per person
Nov 28 - Dec 3
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Boston (BOS) to Porto (OPO)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (64 reviews)
Fantastic place!
Very busy street in daytime, but very quiet in night.
Walkable to most of interesting points in Porto.
Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025
Torel Avantgarde
Miragaia
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $2,054, price is now $1,254 per person
$1,254
per person
Nov 11 - Nov 17
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Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Porto (OPO)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (557 reviews)
This hotel is well situated if you are staying in Porto and has nice views.
Reviewed on Sep 30, 2025
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Tours & day trips
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Full Day Tour from Porto to Coimbra and Aveiro with River Cruise
Activity duration is 9 hours
8.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Adventure & outdoor
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Guided tour of the University and city of Coimbra.
Activity duration is 3 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 9 reviews
Food, drink & nightlife
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Coimbra: Live Fado Show with Glass of Port Wine
Activity duration is 50 minutes
9.8 out of 10 with 6 reviews
Free cancellation available
Popular places to visit
Pedro and Inês Footbridge
Marvel at the fascinating illusionary design of the “Bridge That Doesn’t Meet” and stop in its central bend for views of the river.
Biblioteca Joanina
Go on a guided tour of a library containing countless tomes, Baroque architecture and an intriguing history entwined with a prison.
Coimbra University
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.
New Cathedral of Coimbra
An austere Mannerist and Baroque façade makes way for an opulent gilded interior at this 400-year-old church founded by Jesuits.
Museu Nacional Machado de Castro
Appreciate the magnificent architecture of the former Bishop’s Palace, see religious sculptures and delve into an eerie Ancient Roman corridor.
Old Cathedral of Coimbra
One of the main attractions of Coimbra’s central historic area, this fascinating preserved cathedral has a fortress design and Arabic touches.
Best Lodging Options Near Upper Town
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Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro
Av. Fernão de Magalhães 199, Coimbra
Hotel Oslo
Av. Fernão de Magalhães, 25, Coimbra
Hotel Mondego
Largo das Ameias, n3-5, Coimbra, COIMBRA
ibis Coimbra Centro
Avenida Emidio Navarro 70, Edificio Topazio, Coimbra
Hotel Coimbra Aeminium, Affiliated by Meliá
Av. Alameda Armando Gonsalves 20, Coimbra, Coimbra
CBR Boutique Hotel - Coimbra
27 Largo da Portagem, Coimbra
Zero Box Lodge Coimbra
Av. Emídio Navarro 45, Coimbra, Coimbra
NH Coimbra Dona Inês
Rua Abel Dias Urbano, 12, Coimbra
Solar Antigo Luxury Coimbra
Rua Couraça dos Apóstolos n 15-17, Coimbra
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