Things to Do in Baeza

Discover emblematic cities of the Spanish Renaissance. With this pass, you can take guided tours of Úbeda and Baeza and access their main monuments.

Hello everyone!!!

I am Josué and I welcome you to this charming city in the La Loma region, located in the heart of the province of Jaén .

On this fantastic tour you will have the opportunity to discover how Baeza , declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2003, became one of the greatest references of the Spanish Renaissance of the 16th century thanks to the patronage of some of the most important noble families who settled in this city and who contributed to beautifying every corner with lavish buildings such as the Jabalquinto Palace , public infrastructures with clear Castilian reminiscences such as the Plaza del Pópulo or the Paseo de la Constitución that show us the great economic boom that the city achieved at this time, with the intervention of such important architects as the architect Andrés de Vandelvira , in charge of the Renaissance restoration of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Nativity, located in the heart of the historic center.

This tour will consist of the following stops:

- Aliatares Tower.

- Paseo de la Constitución (Constitution Fountain, Alhóndiga, Lower Town Hall and Triumph Fountain).

- Former University of Baeza (University and Arch of the Bearded Man).

- Plaza de la Santa Cruz (Church of the Santa Cruz and Jabalquinto Palace).

- Plaza de Sta. María (Cathedral, Upper Town Hall, Fountain of Sta. María and Seminary of San Felipe Neri).

- Alleys of the Cathedral (Door of Forgiveness).

- Plaza del Pópulo (Fountain of the Lions, Old Butcher Shops, Civil Court and Notaries, Villalar Arch and Jaén Gate).

And to top off the experience, at the end of our tour we will have the opportunity to delight ourselves by tasting an exquisite EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil) at the establishment "Tierra de Renacimiento" where, in addition to enjoying its great flavor, we will be able to learn about its production process as well as the benefits that come with its regular consumption.

What more could you ask for?!?!

Don't hesitate any longer and come with me to discover Baeza, the Land and Cradle of the Spanish Renaissance.


IMPORTANT: For the tour to take place, 5 walkers must attend. If the agreed minimum number is not reached, the tour may be cancelled at most 1 hour before the start of the tour.

Visit Baeza and don't miss the most outstanding and beautiful places. With guided tours of Baeza our guides will take you on a complete tour of its palaces, temples, alleys and the place where Antonio Machado taught. All from an architectural, historical and artistic point of view, as well as telling the most fun and entertaining anecdotes .

Itinerary: Plaza de los Leones, Old Butcher Shops, Civil Court and Public Notaries, Jaén Gate, Villalar Arch, Barbudo Arch, Old University, Antonio Machado Classroom, Auditorium, Santa Cruz Church, Jabalquinto Palace, Santa María Square, Santa María Fountain, Cathedral, San Felipe Neri Seminary, Upper Town Hall, Puerta de la Luna, Puerta del Perdón, Paseo de la Constitución, Lower Town Hall, Alhóndiga…among others.

Enjoy a unique experience learning about the 'liquid gold' of Jaén on this guided tour of an organic olive grove. You'll also enjoy an olive oil tasting!

'This Baeza, which they call Andalusian Salamanca' , described by Machado as 'a damp and cold town, dilapidated and gloomy, somewhere between Andalusian and La Mancha' . Just over 20 years ago, it managed to become the smallest World Heritage city in Spain.
Since the Bronze Age, civilization after civilization has been aware of the natural privilege of this city, which has meant that today it preserves a great cultural and monumental heritage as well as a very interesting history.

The old town of Baeza is so amazing that walking through its streets is like taking a trip back in time.

Hello travelers!
 Welcome to Baeza, a well-deserved World Heritage City.
 Baeza has a special charm, walking through its streets and alleys takes us back to other times, to that Renaissance in which Baeza was splendid and we can still see it today thanks to the great Heritage and its conservation.

 On the route or, as I like to call it, "walk" I will take you to emblematic points and with great history , so that you can understand the reason for each "thing" that we find along the way.
We will visit:

• Aliatares Tower
• Old University with its Paraninfo and Antonio Machado Classroom (provided entry is possible)
• Plaza de la Santa Cruz (Church of the Holy Cross and Palace of Jabalquinto)
• Plaza de Santa María (Cathedral, Seminary and Town Hall)
• Plaza del Populo (Notaries, Old butcher shops, Arco de Villalar and Puerta de Jaén)
• walk of the constitution

 I invite you and encourage you to spend a pleasant time walking around Baeza with me.
 Surely you will not regret it!

Baeza, known as the Royal Nest of the Hawks, has always been, since the Middle Ages, an orchard of noble houses, and therefore the epicenter of the most deeply rooted families who came to repopulate the Sacred Kingdom for the subsequent Reconquest of the rest of Andalusia. Proof of this is the impressive itinerary of palaces, ancestral residences and manor houses that still resist the passage of time and the push of the most modern architectural styles.

On this free walking tour, we will get out of the center for a while from the busy historic district, to visit the San Pablo neighborhood and the countless mansions that are located there.

The meeting point will be the Palace of Justice, the House of Corregidores and the old prison (popularly known as La Perrera), from the 16th century. From there, we will detour to Calle Concepción, with the church and the old hospital of La Purísima Concepción , and cross that street full of ancestral houses. There's the Casino Viejão , where Federico García Lorca and Antonio Machado met and had a very entertaining literary evening.

We will continue to San Pablo Street , crossing the Escalante Palace and also viewing the Tafur Palace.

Once in San Pablo, we will see the Sánchez Valenzuela Palace, the Salcedo Palace, the Casa Cabrera, the Casa Acuña , as well as countless ancestral houses and the church of San Pablo itself (front and exterior).
Further down, we will meet the Torre de los Aliatares (of Almohad origin), and Calle de las Barreras , with other Palaces such as the Garrido Palace.

We will take Calle Compañía, to see the Colegio de Santiago, of the Society of Jesus, and the Cuartel de Sementales.

We will continue for a few meters to reach the Plaza de la Santa Cruz, with the Jabalquinto Palace, the Ponce de León Palace and the church of Santa Cruz itself (we will enter Jabalquinto and Santa Cruz whenever they are open).

In Conde Romanones street we will visit the Old University (entering if the door was open) and we will continue along this street to see the Casa de los Fontecilla, the Casa de los Galeote and other 19th and 20th century mansions.

An obligatory stop is the Plaza del Pópulo , with the Old Butchers, the Audiences and Notaries, the Fountain of the Lions and the Puerta de la Azacaya and the Arco de Villalar. A beautiful Renaissance ensemble that will make you gasp in amazement (profile photo for social networks protected).

Along the Cuesta de San Gil, we will visit the Casa de las Cadenas (of the Escavias de Carvajal, patrons of the church of San Gil), to finally arrive at the Plaza de Santa María, the most beautiful square in the whole city, where they combine noble power ( Palace of the Cabrera Gil y Baile family), ecclesiastical power (cathedral and seminary) and civil power (Fuente de Santa María and high town halls, former palace of the Gil y Baile family). Finally, we will make a detour through the alleys, where we will see the Rubín de Ceballos Palace and end the tour in the Plaza de Santa María.

Two hours of the most famous architectural beauty, which I will gladly show you. This is my hometown, I've lived here all my life and no one like a farmer can show you the charm of the town he grew up in. 🙂

We will show you the best of the city in a very entertaining and dynamic way while we tell you your best history lesson. 😜

This Free Tour of Baeza is designed so that you don't miss anything in 1:30 hours (approx.). Accompanied by an Official Guide , we will learn about the legacy left by the ancient kings, the interesting life of our ancestors and the curiosities that accompany some of the most emblematic buildings in Baeza.

At the end of the visit I will give you some great recommendations on where to eat well. That place with a local atmosphere that you can't find on the internet.

Meeting point:

Portales Shoe Store, No. 8
(Oleícola San Francisco store corner)
23440 Baeza, Jaén, Spain.

Our tour will be:

• Constitution Walk.

Balcony of the Town Hall and Old Granary.

• Former University of Baeza.

Auditorium, Classroom and Antonio Machado Museum (interior visit subject to opening and closing times).

• Santa Cruz Square.

Church of Santa Cruz and Jabalquinto Palace.

• Santa Maria Square.

Cathedral, Town Hall, San Felipe Neri Seminary and Santa María Fountain.

• Alleys of the Cathedral.
• Plaza del Pópulo. Exterior visit.

Jaén Gate, Villalar Arch, Notaries and Civil Court, Old Butcher Shops and Fountain of the Lions.

Baeza , the so-called Royal Nest of Gavilanes .

We will begin the tour at the City Hall , formerly the Corregidor Palace, and the Municipal Jail . From there, and cornering the house where Antonio Machado lived, we will go to the Paseo , one of the largest arcaded squares in Spain . !Wait! Porticos in Andalusia? Indeed. Come to the tour and I'll tell you why 🙂

The next stop will be the beautiful Plaza de los Leones , with the Municipal Butcher Shops, the Casa del Pópulo, the fountain of the Lions, and the Puerta de la Azacaya and the Arco de Villalar, a reminder of our community past.

Along Conde Romanones Street , where we will see the Chapel of Cristo del Cambrón , we will head to the Old University , and there we will be able to see the Antonio Machado Classroom , the Auditorium and the Cloister.

Next, we will go to the Church of Santa Cruz , the only completely late Romanesque church in Andalusia, and in front of it, the Jabalquinto Palace , a late Gothic or Elizabethan jewel. A little higher up, the Plaza de Santa María awaits us, where we will see its imposing cathedral, that of the Nativity of the Virgin , built by our famous Andrés de Vandelvira . The Fountain of Santa María, the Giribaile Palace, and the Seminary of San Felipe Neri .

A return to the alleys of the cathedral, with its doors and the Sepulchral Lauda of San Pedro Pascual, will be the final culmination of this tour.

Come and discover this universal Baeza with the help of one of its children, a historian and passionate about his land!

Discover the most romantic Baeza with me, enjoy how the sunset marks its presence on our most emblematic buildings.

This free tour of Baeza is designed so that you don't miss anything in 1 hour and 30 minutes (approximately). Accompanied by an official guide, we will learn about the legacy left by ancient kings, the interesting life of our ancestors and the curiosities that accompany some of the most emblematic buildings in Baeza.

At the end of the visit I will give you some great recommendations on where to have a good dinner. That place with a local atmosphere that you can't find on the internet.

We will begin our tour on the Paseo de la Constitución , admiring its architecture from the outside.

One of the highlights is the visit to the Old University of Baeza , although we must bear in mind that access to its interior is subject to opening and closing times.

We will continue exploring the Plaza de Santa Cruz, where we find the Church of the Santa Cruz and the imposing Jabalquinto Palace.

Our next stop will be the Plaza de Santa María , where we can admire the majestic Cathedral, the Town Hall, the San Felipe Neri Seminary and the Fountain of Santa María.

We will walk through the alleys near the Cathedral and then head to Plaza del Pópulo, where the Puerta de Jaén, the Arco de Villalar, the Antiguas Carnicerías, the Escribanías and the Audiencia Civil are located, as well as the impressive Fuente de los Leones.

In short, this free tour of Baeza will allow you to enjoy a panoramic tour of these notable points of interest, giving you an overview of the history and architecture of this Andalusian city when the sun is already setting.

Free Historical Cultural Tour of the city of Baeza.

Baeza is a World Heritage City, a Renaissance city through and through, a town with a lot of history. We will take you on a tour that you will never forget.

We will start the Free Tour in the Plaza de la Constitución where a brief introduction to the history of the city will be given.
Throughout our tour you will delve into the pure and hard history of Baeza, from its origins to the present day. Where you can learn about La Fuente del Populo, which comes from the ancient Ibero-Roman city of Cástulo or why part of the ancient wall of the Alcázar of Baeza was destroyed.
You will be able to understand why the location or place of the Upper Town Hall was changed from Plaza de Santa María or why the Bell Tower of the Baeza Cathedral is not ancient, but from modern times.
We will contemplate the ancient Romanesque ruins of the Church of San Juan Bautista. We cannot forget the famous VITORES, which are painted on the walls of the old San Felipe Neri Seminary or the fact that the Church of the Santa Cruz is in the Romanesque style, which is unusual in Andalusia. You cannot leave without seeing the Jabalquinto Palace , the Old University of Baeza (where the famous writer Antonio Machado taught), without forgetting the Arco del Barbudo and finally we will have to observe the Torre de los Aliatares.
Are you going to miss the opportunity to visit this World Heritage Jewel? Don't hesitate and visit it with our guide, you won't regret it.

- To be able to carry out the Free Tour, a minimum of 4 people would be needed.

This Free Tour is the best option to get to know the historic centre of the World Heritage city of Baeza. Our guide will accompany you through the streets and squares of this beautiful city and will describe its history, anecdotes and particularities . Visitors will live an authentic experience and will get to know our traditions in depth. The activity ends with a tasting of EVOO , the best olive oil in the world.

During the tour we will learn about:

• Constitution Walk (Aliatares Tower, Alhóndiga and Council Balcony)
• Plaza del Pópulo (Fountain of the Lions, Old Butchers, Public Notaries and Civil Court, Jaén Gate and Villalar Arch)
• Barbican (Old and New Granary)
• Plaza de Santa María (Conciliar Seminary of San Felipe Neri, Fountain of Santa María and Upper Town Hall)
• Cathedral
• Antonio Machado Walk
• Plaza de Santa Cruz (Jabalquinto Palace and Santa Cruz Church)
• Old University
• Constitution Walk (Aliatares Tower, Alhóndiga and Council Balcony)
• House of the Corregidor and Old Jail
• Ruins of San Francisco

We are waiting for you!

With this ticket to the Baeza Cathedral, you'll tour this Renaissance gem with an audio guide. You'll also enjoy an immersive virtual reality experience!