On foot:
The main points of interest in the historic city centre can be visited on foot, starting at Coimbra A station, the main car-parks and the more central hotels. Many of the streets linking the upper and lower parts of town (the Alta and the Baixa) are quite steep, so some visitors may have problems with an uphill walk.
The riverside parks are also pleasant places for walking.
Many shopping streets in the centre are traffic-free.

By Bicycle:
The city’s hills may make cycling difficult in places, but in the riverside parks there are flat areas for easy pedalling.
At weekends the city council rents out bicycles for free in the Parque Verde do Mondego.

By Boat:
The Basófias runs trips on the River Mondego. Canoes and pedalos can also be hired. 

By car:
Traffic in Coimbra can flow relatively smoothly, but parking in the centre is scarce and often expensive. In the University area parking is practically impossible.
For short stays, it’s advisable to use one of the many underground car-parks in the city centre. For a longer stay, use one of the free riverside car-parks, such as the one on the Santa Clara side of the river.

By Taxi:
Coimbra’s taxis are available by telephone or from taxi-ranks. There is a fixed initial charge, plus a fee depending on the length of the journey, shown on the taximeter.

City Transport
Coimbra has a good urban transport network, with daily tickets for tourists. There is also the Funtastic, a panoramic bus which visits the city’s main points of interest.