Jardim Botanico Tours and Activities

Enter my world. A visit to the Botanic Garden is like traveling around the planet earth without leaving the city. The plant collections which occupy every corner of the Garden take us on a journey to distinct latitudes and regions of the world, thus transforming the Garden into a living museum. Located in the heart of the city of Coimbra since 1772, when it was founded by the then prime-minister Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo (Marquis of Pombal), the Botanic Garden covers a total area of more than 13 ha, most of which donated by Benedict monks.
Enter my world. A visit to the Botanic Garden is like traveling around the planet earth without leaving the city. The plant collections which occupy every corner of the Garden take us on a journey to distinct latitudes and regions of the world, thus transforming the Garden into a living museum. Located in the heart of the city of Coimbra since 1772, when it was founded by the then prime-minister Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo (Marquis of Pombal), the Botanic Garden covers a total area of more than 13 ha, most of which donated by Benedict monks.

Tours & day trips

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Full Day Tour from Porto to Coimbra and Aveiro with River Cruise

Full Day Tour from Porto to Coimbra and Aveiro with River Cruise

Activity duration is 9 hours
7.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$172 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Lisbon to Porto Private Tour stoping in Coimbra and Aveiro

Lisbon to Porto Private Tour stoping in Coimbra and Aveiro

Activity duration is 9 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$1,150 per adult*
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Adventure & outdoor

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Guided tour of the University and city of Coimbra.

Guided tour of the University and city of Coimbra.

Activity duration is 3 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 9 reviews
Price is AU$118 per adult
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Popular places to visit

Biblioteca Joanina which includes a sunset

Biblioteca Joanina

Go on a guided tour of a library containing countless tomes, Baroque architecture and an intriguing history entwined with a prison.

Biblioteca Joanina
Coimbra University featuring a square or plaza and a sunset

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.

Coimbra University
Coimbra showing a church or cathedral and heritage elements

New Cathedral of Coimbra

New Cathedral of Coimbra is just one of the places to see in Sé Nova, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the riverfront and picturesque gardens in the area.

New Cathedral of Coimbra
Coimbra showing heritage elements and a fountain

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.

Museu Nacional Machado de Castro
Velha Cathedral featuring interior views and heritage elements

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.

Old Cathedral of Coimbra
Pedro and Ines Footbridge showing a bridge, a city and a river or creek

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.

Pedro and Inês Footbridge

Top Jardim Botanico Hotel & Accommodation Deals

Hotel Mondego

Hotel Mondego

3 out of 5
Largo das Ameias, n3-5 Coimbra COIMBRA
Hotel Mondego
CBR Boutique Hotel - Coimbra

CBR Boutique Hotel - Coimbra

4 out of 5
27 Largo da Portagem Coimbra
CBR Boutique Hotel - Coimbra
Hotel Oslo

Hotel Oslo

3 out of 5
Av. Fernão de Magalhães, 25 Coimbra
Hotel Oslo
Hotel Astoria

Hotel Astoria

3 out of 5
Avenida Emidio Navarro 21 Coimbra
Hotel Astoria
ibis Coimbra Centro

ibis Coimbra Centro

2 out of 5
Avenida Emidio Navarro 70 Coimbra
ibis Coimbra Centro
Solar Antigo Luxury Coimbra

Solar Antigo Luxury Coimbra

3 out of 5
Rua Couraça dos Apóstolos n 15-17 Coimbra
Solar Antigo Luxury Coimbra
Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro

Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro

4 out of 5
Av. Fernão de Magalhães 199 Coimbra
Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro
Hotel Coimbra Aeminium, Affiliated by Meliá

Hotel Coimbra Aeminium, Affiliated by Meliá

4 out of 5
Av. Alameda Armando Gonsalves 20 Coimbra Coimbra
Hotel Coimbra Aeminium, Affiliated by Meliá
Quinta Das Lagrimas

Quinta Das Lagrimas

5 out of 5
Rua Antonio Augusto Goncalves Coimbra
Quinta Das Lagrimas
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