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University of Coimbra: Royal Palace and Scientific Circuit

Visit the oldest Portuguese-speaking university in the world

Visit one of the oldest Portuguese-speaking educational institutions in the world with tickets to tour the **University of Coimbra**. Admire the emblematic interiors of the university, a **UNESCO World Heritage Site** since 2013. The University of Coimbra combines elements of faith and academics, with the **St. Michael's Chapel** and **Royal Palace** on display amongst the **botanical gardens**, and the **Chemical Laboratory**, which helped develop and implement the scientific method. Today, the University of Coimbra educates 25,000 students across eight areas of adacemic discipline: Sciences & Technology, Pharmacy, Economics, Psychology & Education Sciences and Sports Sciences & Physical Education, Letters, Law, and Medicine.

What's included

  • Admission to the Joanina Library
  • Admission to the Royal Palace (Armory Room, Great Hall of Acts, Private Examination Room)
  • Admision to the Royal St. Michael's Chapel
  • Admission to the Science Museum (Chemical Laboratory and Curiosity Cabinet)
  • Audio guide on your smartphone
What's excluded

  • Access to University Tower
  • Guided tour