Free walking tours in Leiria and what to see
Free walking tours (you tip what you think it was worth at the end), guided visits, night tours, tickets and day trips in Leiria. You book them on Civitatis, with free cancellation on most.
What to see in Leiria
Must-sees
Leiria spreads out below its hilltop castle, with a keep, a palace with an arcaded gallery and the ruined Church of Nossa Senhora da Pena. From the top you can see the whole city and the Lis river.
Below, Rodrigues Lobo square is the centre of life in the old town, with terraces and pedestrian streets. The city also has a restored paper mill and a museum in the former Convent of Santo Agostinho.
Free tours and guided visits
There is no free walking tour in Leiria. On Civitatis there is a guided walk of the city, lasting about two hours and in English.
Leiria is close to Fátima, Batalha and Alcobaça, which feature in many day trips from Lisbon.
How long to spend
Half a day is enough for the castle and the old town. As a base, in two or three days you can see Batalha, a quarter of an hour away, Fátima, Alcobaça, Nazaré and the beaches of São Pedro de Moel.
Where to stay
The most pleasant area is the historic centre, below the castle. By the Lis river and on the outskirts there are modern hotels with parking, handy for getting around the area by car.
Where to stay in Leiria
The areas we cover in our guide to where to stay: Historic centre, By the Lis river, Outskirts and Leiria coast. See the areas guide and the best-rated hotels in Leiria
Free walking tours in other cities
- Coimbra
- Figueira da Foz
- Aveiro
- Nazaré
- Peniche
- Guarda
- Castelo Branco
- Luso
- Covilhã
- Arouca
- Lisbon
- Porto
- Sintra
- Cascais
- Setúbal
- Sesimbra
- Fátima
- Tomar
- Braga
- Guimarães
- Viana do Castelo
- Ponte de Lima
- Peso da Régua
- Évora
- Elvas
- Vila Nova de Milfontes
- Faro
- Albufeira
- Lagos
- Portimão
- Carvoeiro
- Vilamoura
- Tavira
- Sagres
- Funchal
- Ponta Delgada
- Angra do Heroísmo
- Esposende
- Chaves
- Amarante
- Bragança
- Olhão
- Santarém
- Vila Real de Santo António
- Armação de Pêra
- Monchique
- Torres Vedras
- Arcos de Valdevez
- Pinhão
- Ribeira Grande
- Vila Viçosa
- Estremoz
- Silves
- Vila Franca do Campo
- Horta
- Calheta
- Machico
- Sete Cidades
- Portalegre
- Loulé
- São Brás de Alportel
Frequently asked questions about free walking tours in Leiria
Is there a free walking tour in Leiria?
There is no free walking tour in Leiria. On Civitatis there is a guided walk of the city, lasting about two hours and in English.
How much does a guided tour in Leiria cost?
The paid activity currently on Civitatis costs €35.
How much time do you need to see Leiria?
Half a day is enough for the castle and the old town. As a base, in two or three days you can see Batalha, a quarter of an hour away, Fátima, Alcobaça, Nazaré and the beaches of São Pedro de Moel.
Where should I stay in Leiria?
It depends on your trip. In our guide to the areas of Leiria we cover Historic centre, By the Lis river, Outskirts and Leiria coast.