Coimbra scavenger hunt and city tour
Nestled along the serene banks of the Mondego River, Coimbra, Portugal’s historic jewel, beckons travelers to embark on a captivating journey through time. Renowned as the country’s oldest university town, Coimbra is a city that harmoniously blends its rich academic traditions with a tapestry of historical charm. With its enchanting medieval streets, vibrant cultural scene, and an academic legacy dating back over seven centuries, Coimbra is a place where the past whispers its secrets from the nooks and crannies of cobblestone alleyways, where Fado melodies echo through the narrow lanes, and where the vibrant pulse of Portugal’s academic and cultural heritage thrives. This captivating city invites all who visit to explore its grand university, ornate libraries, and timeless streets, and to savor the unique blend of history, culture, and academia that makes Coimbra an unforgettable destination.
Coimbra scavenger hunt and city tour was created to offer you the best way to explore this beautiful city!
Explore Coimbra, playing our scavenger hunt and city tour!
- Uncover the highlights with an interactive smartphone app. Solve location-based riddles on this walking tour.
- Visit 10 of the most important attractions in the city as you walk. Stop and find clues at each attraction to reveal your next destination.
- Enjoy the challenge of using logic, imagination, observation, and team spirit to finish the game.
- Feel the thrill of completing each riddle. Start or pause the tour whenever you want. See the city at your own pace.
- Read interesting information and facts. Stop to snap pictures as you go. Reveal an exciting puzzle at the exterior of each attraction.
Includes
- Mobile app and login credentials
- Self guided tour
- Navigation
Important information about Coimbra scavenger hunt
- Average duration: 2 hours including total walking time 27 minutes.
- Supported languages: English, German, Spanish, Italian, French, Dutch, Portuguese
- Museum admission fees: Visits to museums and other attractions do not require a ticket, as the puzzles are related to
their outdoor areas. Admission is purely your choice.
Not suitable for…
- Wheelchair users.
- People with mobility impairments.
- Unaccompanied children.
What to bring
- Weather-appropriate and comfortable clothing and shoes.
- Charged smartphone.
- Internet connection
What you need to know about Coimbra scavenger hunt ?
- No one will be waiting for you anywhere, it’s just you and your smartphones!
- You can start playing anytime, any day, every day! You can even pause your game and resume later or any other day within a year !
- You can use one language per serial number. If your group is multilingual, you will need to buy more games if you need more languages.
- There is no time limit for the game. You can complete it at any time at your own pace.
- Our game is completely outdoor, so it depends on the weather. The game can continue on the same day or another day if it is interrupted.
- Prefer to start the game in daylight, as the lack of light may make it difficult to solve puzzles. However, the game can still be played at night.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult. It is a nice and very educational activity for them if an adult helps them solve the puzzles and explains them.
- Puzzles do not require knowledge. Players must use their imagination, logic, combinatorial thinking and cooperation.
- Every attraction hides a puzzle ! The puzzles are independent and not connected to each other through a story. The goal is for players to interact with the attractions and their surrounding areas !
- Our game is completely covid19-free as it is an outdoor game!
Coimbra scavenger hunt and city tour
Starting location: Santa Cruz Church
You will visit: Jardín Botánico de la Universidad de Coímbra
You will visit:
Santa Cruz Church
Praça do Comércio
Barbican Gate
Sé Velha
National Museum Machado de Castro
New Cathedral
University of Coimbra
Minerva Stairs
Praça Dom Dinis
Jardín Botánico de la Universidad and more
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