CityBuddy
Opening days in Coimbra: what's closed on Sunday and what's open every day
Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 11 top attractions in Coimbra with known opening hours, 1 close on Sunday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.
Pick a day
Saturday in Coimbra
0 closed · 11 open
Closed on Saturday
Nothing closes on Saturday — all 11 sights with known hours are open.
Open on Saturday
- University of Coimbra9:00–18:00
- Biblioteca Joanina9:00–17:40
- Conímbriga Ruins10:00–17:15
- Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Velha8:30–19:00
- Portugal dos Pequenitos10:00–19:00
- Old Cathedral of Coimbra (Sé Velha)10:00–18:00
- Santa Cruz Monastery9:30–16:30
- Penedo da SaudadeOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- Museu da Ciência da Universidade de Coimbra9:00–18:00
- Arco de AlmedinaOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- Mercado Municipal de Coimbra6:00–18:00
Opening days at a glance
Local time, 24-hour clock. Tap a sight for details and tickets.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Coimbra | 9–20 | 9–20 | 9–20 | 9–20 | 9–20 | 9–18 | 9–18 |
| Biblioteca Joanina | 9–17:40 | 9–17:40 | 9–17:40 | 9–17:40 | 9–17:40 | 9–17:40 | 9–17:40 |
| Conímbriga Ruins | 10–17:15 | 10–17:15 | 10–17:15 | 10–17:15 | 10–17:15 | 10–17:15 | 10–17:15 |
| Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Velha | 8:30–19 | 8:30–19 | 8:30–19 | 8:30–19 | 8:30–19 | 8:30–19 | 8:30–18 |
| Portugal dos Pequenitos | 10–19 | 10–19 | 10–19 | 10–19 | 10–19 | 10–19 | 10–19 |
| Old Cathedral of Coimbra (Sé Velha) | 10–17:30 | 10–17:30 | 10–17:30 | 10–17:30 | 10–17:30 | 10–18 | 11–17:30 |
| Santa Cruz Monastery | 9:30–16:30 | 9:30–16:30 | 9:30–16:30 | 9:30–16:30 | 9:30–16:30 | 9:30–16:30 | 13–17 |
| Penedo da Saudade | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Museu da Ciência da Universidade de Coimbra | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 |
| Arco de Almedina | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Mercado Municipal de Coimbra | 6–18 | 6–18 | 6–18 | 6–18 | 6–18 | 6–18 | ✕ |
Open late in Coimbra
Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.
- Penedo da SaudadeOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- Arco de AlmedinaOpen late until 24:00 on every day
Frequently asked questions
Are museums and attractions in Coimbra closed on Sunday?
Some are. 1 of the 11 top sights in Coimbra with known hours close on Sunday: Mercado Municipal de Coimbra. The other 10 are open.
What is open on Sunday in Coimbra?
On Sunday, 10 of the 11 top sights in Coimbra are open: University of Coimbra, Biblioteca Joanina, Conímbriga Ruins, Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Velha, Portugal dos Pequenitos, Old Cathedral of Coimbra (Sé Velha), Santa Cruz Monastery, Penedo da Saudade and 2 more.
Which attractions in Coimbra are open every day?
10 top sights in Coimbra are open all seven days: University of Coimbra, Biblioteca Joanina, Conímbriga Ruins, Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Velha, Portugal dos Pequenitos, Old Cathedral of Coimbra (Sé Velha), Santa Cruz Monastery, Penedo da Saudade and 2 more.
Which sights in Coimbra are open late?
Penedo da Saudade, Arco de Almedina stay open until 20:00 or later on some days.
Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-09-16). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (Europe/Lisbon).
All things to do in Coimbra