Morning

• 9:00 AM: Begin at Praça 8 de Maio to admire the Igreja de Santa Cruz exterior -option to pay entrance fee to see the hidden cloisters behind
• 9:30 AM: Breakfast at Café Santa Cruz to fuel your day 
• 10:30 AM: Walk up to the University of Coimbra (about 15 minutes uphill) taking the cobblestone street just to the right of the cafe and Igreja de Santa Cruz
• 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM: Tour the University, including the Joanina Library, Chapel of São Miguel, and University Tower for panoramic city views

Lunch

• 1:45 PM: Lunch at Tasca das Tias Camellas, the restaruant of the Sapientia Boutique Hotel, in the shady courtyard

Afternoon

• 3:00 PM Have a coffee or dessert in the cafe of the Machado de Castro National Museum
• 4:00 PM: Visit the Old Cathedral (Sé Velha) and explore Rua Quebra Costas; consider visiting the Museu da Santa Casa da Misericórdia nearby
• 6:00 PM: Visit Fado ao Centro for their evening performance

Evening

• 8:30 PM: Dinner at Devaneio Fire Dining 
• Specialties: Portuguese with a modern twist, outdoor terrace and grill in a charming location

Morning

• 9:00 AM: Start with a walk down through the Botanical Garden on the path that ends at the Aguas de Coimbra and cross the street to the Mondego River riverside park 
• 10:00 AM: Cross Pedro e Inês Bridge pedestrian bridge to Parque Verde do Mondego
• 11:00 AM: Visit Santa Clara-a-Velha Monastery and its Interpretative Centre

Lunch

• 1:00 PM: Arcadas Restaurant (Michelin-starred) in the Quinta das Lágrimas hotel
• Contemporary Portuguese cuisine with local ingredients
• Reservation recommended

Afternoon

• 3:00 PM: Explore Jardins da Quinta das Lágrimas 
• 5:00 PM: Consider walking up the Santa Clara-a-Velha Monastery for the views of Coimbra – it’s a climb!

Evening

• 8:00 PM: Enjoy dinner and fado at À Capella
  • Classic Portuguese cuisine with live music
  • Reservation recommended