Tours & Activities in Vitoria-Gasteiz
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Free Tour "Times of Power" in Vitoria-Gasteiz
🔹 History, secrets and curiosities in a unique tour 🔹
Is this your first time in Vitoria? Or do you think you already know it? This tour will make you see it in a different light.
💥 Discover the power that has marked the history of the city 💥
We will walk among imposing palaces, temples and buildings that have been the epicentre of political, economic and religious power throughout the centuries. There were no fratricidal fights here as in some famous series, but I will tell you about the thugs who worked in the city, the "bloody" machete in the Plaza del Machete, why Ken Follett has a statue in the Old Cathedral or the curious "hole" in the middle of Álava.
⚡ In addition, we will explore one of the most majestic areas of Vitoria, where the Ajuria Enea Palace stands, the current residence of the Lehendakari and a symbol of democratic power.
Some stops along the route:
📍 Casco Viejo (Ancient Power):
▪ Plaza de la Virgen Blanca (Meeting point)
▪ Burulleria Square
▪ Old Cathedral
▪ Escoriaza-Esquivel Palace
▪ Montehermoso Palace
▪ Casa del Cordón (with its enigmatic little door)
▪ Machete Square
▪ Church of St. Michael
📍 Expansion (Current Power):
▪ City Hall
▪ Provincial Council
▪ New Cathedral
▪ Ajuria Enea Palace
If you want history, surprising anecdotes and a pleasant walk through the most powerful corners of Vitoria... "power" is waiting for you!
👉 Reserve your place now and experience the city like never before!
The most entertaining and closest tour to discover Vitoria!
Route through the Medieval Quarter and Ensanche, with history, legends and curiosities for its charming corners and most emblematic monuments, with recommendations and suggestions so that you make the most of your stay. Let yourself be guided by Koldo, the most experienced guide! And the nicest;)
We will start in the Plaza de España . It might seem like just another square, but no. It houses a peculiar detail that makes it very special ... Next to it we will see the Plaza de la Virgen Blanca , with its famous plant sculpture, where we celebrate the start of the festivities with the descent of Celedón, a popular Alava that comes flying from the sky. . Can you believe it?
We will walk the union streets of the Old Town and you will discover why we prefer to call it the medieval Almond, and between charming corners we will cross the old 11th century Wall , which ... does it seem to be the other way around? At the top of the city you will be surprised by the color of the impressive murals that make up this Painted City that is Vitoria-Gasteiz, and the Old Cathedral, restored but "open" by works and inspiration of the novelist Ken Follet for his saga "Los Pillars of the Earth ". Speaking of books, have you read "The Silence of the White City"? We will go through some of its scenarios!
In the Plaza del Machete , where the Attorney General saw his neck in danger if he did not fulfill his mission, we will admire the Renaissance palace of Villa Suso , whose owner the ambassador of Carlos V built his "madness of lime and stone." We will finish in front of the church of San Miguel , where the White Virgin will tell us that it snowed in Vitoria on August 5 ... Come and I'll tell you!
A pleasant and fun visit in which, in addition to historical data and curiosities, you will take a series of tips to enjoy the city. Do you dare to do this tour?
We will see all these places:
- Spain Square
- Plaza de la Virgen Blanca
- Monument to the Battle of Vitoria
- 11th century wall
- Santa Maria Cathedral
- Murals
- Escoriaza-Esquível Palace
- Montehermoso Palace
- Villasuso Palace
- 19th century fridge
- Machete Square
- San Miguel Church
and much more!
COVID-19 MEASURES
The tour complies with local legislation and health recommendations in terms of protection and security to avoid the spread of the Covid-19 virus:
- Safety distance of 1.5 m whenever possible.
- Use of mask.
- The delivery of printed material such as maps or brochures will be avoided.
- The guide's temperature and symptoms will be checked daily.
- It will be enough to have the voucher or reservation on your mobile and not print it.
A walk through one of the most beautiful and unknown cities in Spain, where you can see its neoclassical expansion and the old town , as well as its history, way of life and festivities. We will visit its most emblematic streets, squares and monuments , such as the New and Old Cathedrals , the Plaza de la Virgen Blanca , the Plaza del Machete , the medieval almond and more. All this with a guide who is an art historian, archivist and passionate local expert on the city.
It includes:
- Immaculate Mary Cathedral
- Plaza de la Virgen Blanca
- Old Town
- Cathedral of Santa Maria
- Machete Square
- San Miguel's Church
- Montehermoso Palace
- Escoriaza-Esquível Palace
- Burullerías Square
- Playing Card Museum
- Cordon House
- Cutlery Street
I wait for you!
The minimum to make the visit is 2 people, the tour is not done.
The city will be shown from its founding beginnings to the present day. During the tour you will see the different transformations of the city.
We will see the extensions, since its foundation , the Middle Ages (guilds, Jews, towers, stately homes,...), the Renaissance, the Modern Age and the 21st century with the comprehensive modernization of Vitoria-Gasteiz.
Also, we will talk about the political, cultural, gastronomic and leisure environment, as well as a vision of the physical and demographic geography of the city and its Araba-Álava territory.
In short, a pleasant, simple, dynamic and fun visit to understand the evolution and feeling of the city and the citizens of Vitoria-Gasteiz and the framework to which it belongs, Alava and Basque.
The tour that I present to you is attractive for several reasons: I try to make a route that is close and enjoyable and above all, designed for the enjoyment of your stay in the Green Capital 2012. An itinerary designed from passion and vocation. A tour from a historical point of view with recommendations and anecdotes.
I like to remember the past but also talk about the current situation in Vitoria-Gasteiz. This city has become a reference point by recognizing it as EUROPEAN GREEN CAPITAL 2012 or WORLD GREEN CAPITAL in 2019 . In addition, Vitoria-Gasteiz has obtained the certificate as the first urban ecotourism destination nationwide.
We will travel to the year of its foundation without forgetting the years of expansion and development in the 20th century. El Celedón, the deck of cards, The White Virgin and the White City, the murals and the green ring ... I could tell you dozens of words but I don't want you to read them, I want you to live it, enjoy it and walk through it with me.
POINTS OF INTEREST
Some of the sites we will see during the tour:
Reading the itinerary by the traveler is essential so that they know the places we pass through.
- Plaza de la Virgen Blanca
- Spain Square
- Celedon
- Villa Suso Palace
- The Arquillos
- Machete Square
- Cuchillería Street (Casa del Cordón).
- Montehermoso Palace
- Plaza Burullería (buildings from the 15th and 16th centuries)
- Sometimes, depending on multiple factors, if the majority of the group wishes we enter The Memorial of the Victims of Terrorism.
- Literature/cinema two strokes.
I encourage you to visit the city with a Tourism Technician, Vitorian and lover of the city.
The tour will take place with a minimum of people.
I like that you value my work, so I encourage you to thank me with your contribution if you liked the tour. If you liked it, the recommended contribution is about €9 -€10 p/p.