Tours & Activities in Almeria
My name is Javier and I will be very pleased to show you around this lovely city as we roam its charming streets.
We will start our tour at the city's Big Wheel, our meeting point, and will see places such as:
- The Doña Pakita Art Museum
- The Walk of Fame
- The Cervantes theatre
- The Cathedral
- The Medina
- The Alcazaba
- The Plaza Vieja
- The Shelters from the Civil War
- The Central Market, where we will finish our tour.
Join in and take with you an unforgettable experience.
Almería not only offers visitors its wonderful beaches or its famous Alcazaba , but also has a very extensive historical legacy which combines legends and mysteries. Emblematic buildings and places in the Old Town whose walls speak of apparitions, miracles, murders, but above all they are waiting to be known by all the visitors who come to this city full of history and legends. A tour where you will get to know the hidden face of Almería, but where above all you will be surprised by its beauty and by everything that its corners hide.
What will we visit?
- Cervantes Theater and Walk of the Stars.
- Dona Pakyta House.
- School of Arts and Sanctuary of the Virgen del Marpatrona of Almería
- Cathedral of the Incarnation
- Poet's House
- Constitution Plaza
- Church of Santiago
- Civil War Shelters
- Butterfly Building (Puerta de Purchena). End of the tour.
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With this tour through the center of the city of Almeria you can discover its history and culture with an expert local guide who will show you the most emblematic part of the city. At 11: 00h we will meet in the Cathedral Square, next to the main entrance of the Cathedral to enter an unforgettable walk and get to know Almería first hand. We will walk its streets and immerse ourselves in history through the shelters of the Spanish Civil War, some of the most important monuments such as the Alcazaba, one of the largest fortified complexes in Spain, and the Cathedral. We will have the opportunity to see the walk of the stars and know the link that the city has had with the cinema as well as we will have the opportunity to visit some of the most significant museums of the center such as the Heritage Interpretation Center or the Doña art museum Pakyta We will walk through the old Muslim neighborhood, the Almedina and we will know certain monuments from the iron era, the central market and the English Cable, an old loading dock that is located on the seashore. An unforgettable walk through this city where the sun abounds for almost 365 days a year!
WELCOME to this FREE TOUR of Almería ! I am Claudia , a historian from Almería, currently studying for a PhD in History . With more than six years of experience as a free tour guide, I invite you to discover Almería , a city in the eastern part of Andalusia and on the shores of the Mediterranean . It has a 4.5 km long promenade and holds the record for hours of sunshine per year in Europe! In addition, it is known for being the orchard of Europe. On my tour you will learn about the ancient history and fascinating curiosities of this incredible city.
Why choose my FREE TOUR of Almería ?
On this tour, you will travel through the different eras of Almería, visiting iconic places such as the Alcazaba of Almería , the Cathedral of Almería , the old souk, the Civil War Shelters, the Cable Inglés or the Plaza Vieja. In addition, I will recommend the best bars to enjoy the typical tapas , and you will be able to take photos in the places where films were shot in the city.
What are you going to discover on this FREE TOUR ?
On this tour I will reveal to you that Almería is the easternmost city in Andalusia . The capital is on the seafront, with stunning beaches and a magnificent climate all year round. The Alcazaba , a medieval Arab fortress, and the Fortress Cathedral , designed to defend against pirates, are two of its most impressive treasures.
You will also be able to discover the varied gastronomy of Almería , with the famous tapas as the main ingredient. I will take you to authentic places where you can try the best of our food.
FREE TOUR Itinerary:
- Purchena Gate Square
- Alcazaba of Almeria
- Almeria Cathedral
- Old Square of Almeria
- Monument to the Coloraos
- Civil War Shelters (tickets must be purchased in advance).
- Walk of Fame
- English Cable
- Almedina neighborhood
- Local bar and restaurant recommendations, and much more...
Important information:
- Recommendation : arrive 10 minutes before the tour starts.
- Minimum number of people : A minimum of 4 people is required to conduct the tour.
- How to find me : I will be in front of the Ale-Hop store with a blue folder .
- The visit to the monuments is outside.
If you want to know all this and much more , don't miss my FREE TOUR of Almería . It won't leave you indifferent !
HISTORY AND HERITAGE OF ALMERÍA. On this visit, you will learn about the city of Almería from the hand of an Art Historian and Official Tourist Guide.
As if on a journey through history, you will gradually discover the different stages of this city: Muslim Almería, whose greatest vestige is the imposing Alcazaba; Christian Almería, with the impressive cathedral-fortress; contemporary Almería, with the Station and the Cable Inglés and modern-day Almería.
Throughout the tour we will talk about literature, art, gastronomy, traditions and many other things that make this beautiful city unique. It is a very dynamic and educational tour that will serve as a letter of introduction to Almería so that you can later investigate what attracts your attention the most. We will visit the following points of interest:
- St. Peter's Square
- John Lennon Monument
- Santiago Church
- Purchena Gate
- Street of shops
- Convent of the Claras
- Campoamor Square
- Alcazaba
- Almeria Cathedral
- Old Square
- Heritage Interpretation Centre
