Coimbra was the best
Portugal | Mar 20 - Mar 31, 2026

Kathy
Kathy K.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Apr 03, 2026

Overall our guides were excellent. Coimbra was by far my favorite city. Our guide at the university did a great job of explaining the history without going into information we are not interested in.
Our hotel in Coimbra was fantastic!

Hotel Reviews
AlmaLusa Baixa & Chiado
Lisbon

Great location walking distance to everything. Good breakfast and nice staff.

Authenticity & Character
Clean, nice staff
Location
Central and easy to walk to sites
Cleanliness & Comfort
Pousada Porto - Rua das Flores
Porto
Authenticity & Character
Location
Central and walking distance to sites
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
CBR Boutique Hotel
Coimbra

One of the nicest hotels ever! Super comfortable and loved the decor of books!

Authenticity & Character
The books in the walls was amazing! Heated floors, amazingly views from the 5th floor
Location
Right out the door is the town square
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Could not be nicer!
Activity Reviews
Private River Cruise with Wine & Food Platter
Private River Cruise with Wine & Food Platter
Porto

It was a highlight. Lovey cruise with the sails up for a bit

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Alfama Walk &  Fado Dinner Performance
Private Alfama Walk & Fado Dinner Performance
Lisbon

Sure did not need to dress up for the event. Dinner was just ok but wonderful to be with the locals

Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
I appreciated that they contacted me the day before to confirm pickup
Transport
Private Sintra & Cascais Day Trip with Pena Palace & Quinta da Regaleira Visit
Private Sintra & Cascais Day Trip with Pena Palace & Quinta da Regaleira Visit
Lisbon

Turned out it was not private so Kim Kim refunded the cost. The tour guide could not stop talking. Not very professional

Private Tuk-Tuk Experience Along the 28 Tram Route
Private Tuk-Tuk Experience Along the 28 Tram Route
Lisbon

Since we had been on Lisbon for two days and had walked the streets the ride was repeatedly what we had seen

Bussaco Forest Walk
Bussaco Forest Walk
Coimbra

We loved it! It was a big hike so important to be in good shape. Our guide took us on a longer hike and we so enjoyed the sites

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Food Walk
Private Food Walk
Porto

Wonderful guide! Took us to places we would not have found on our own

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Joanina Library & University of Coimbra Visit
Private Joanina Library & University of Coimbra Visit
Coimbra

The best guide. Fascinating tour of the university and library Bats in the library…. Amazing

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Food Walk
Food Walk
Coimbra

Wonderful guide and good selection of local foods

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Emily Boles
Emily
Emily Boles
Local specialist in Kimkim HQ | Replied on Apr 03, 2026

Thanks so much for the kind review, Kathy! Coimbra is also one of my favorite cities in Portugal -- so much history!! 😄 I'm happy you had a great time on your trip and can't wait to see where you all travel next!