Tours & Activities in Zaragoza
Discover the capital of the Ebro river and its more than 2000 years of history, art, culture and traditions. On this tour you will be able to enjoy not only its most important monuments but also all its secrets through an interactive visit.
You will discover the ancient past of Caesaraugusta, the Roman colony, and also the different cultures that inhabited the Islamic Saraqusta and its heritage: Mudejar art, a World Heritage Site. We will walk through its traditional streets and we will cross "El Tubo" an essential gastronomic tapas area next to baroque churches and remains of the 19th century avant-garde modernist Zaragoza. Obviously, we will admire Zaragoza's two great jewels, located in the same square, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar and the Cathedral of San Salvador also known as La Seo.
Knowing a city, however, goes beyond seeing its monuments, that's why we will get to know some hidden corners and spaces in order to learn about their stories, legends, life, and in general, their people.
Most important points of interest that we will visit:
- Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar
- Cathedral of San Salvador or La Seo
- Roman theatre of Caesaraugusta
- "El Tubo": Gastronomic area
- Two Mudejar churches: San Gil and Magdalena
- "La Lonja"
- Alfonso Street
- Central Market
- Church of Santa Isabel de Portugal
- Statue of Caesar Augustus and the Roman walls
- Monument to Francisco de Goya
- And many others that you will discover during the tour
Remember: you have come to have a good time, enjoy Zaragoza! .
Embark on a captivating journey through Zaragoza's historic core with this specially curated tour, designed to highlight the city's astonishing 2000-year history. From timeless monuments that have withstood the test of centuries to vibrant squares, this tour encompasses the essence of Zaragoza.
Our tour adopts a circular route, beginning at the striking statue of Augustus and concluding at the bustling Plaza del Pilar, situated conveniently near our starting point. As you traverse the city, you'll encounter the architectural grandeur of the city's most iconic structures.
Be amazed by the intricate design of the Church of San Juan de los Panetes, feel the tranquility of the Church of Santa Isabel, and step back in time at the Roman Theater of Zaragoza. Additionally, you'll bear witness to the magnificence of the city's dual cathedrals, a testament to Zaragoza's rich ecclesiastical history.
If your time is limited yet you yearn to delve deep into the city's heart, this tour provides the perfect balance. As we saunter through the city center, the hidden stories of each monument you encounter will come to life, making this a memorable and enlightening experience.
We invite you on a journey through time through the ancient history of Zaragoza, from the Roman Caesaraugusta to the present day. An experience full of art and contrasts, culture, gastronomy and curiosities... that will immerse us in the essence of the city.
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We will start our Free Tour of Zaragoza next to the sculpture of Goya , in the central Plaza del Pilar. With the approval of this genius, we will travel to the past of the city from the Museum of the Roman Forum , located in the Plaza de la Seo, where the Roman remains of what was the nerve center of Caesaraugusta are found. In this same location we will find one of the two cathedrals in Zaragoza, the Seo , also known as the Cathedral of El Salvador and which has been declared a World Heritage Site due to its Mudejar elements.
We will visit the tourist Plaza del Pilar . Did you know that it is one of the largest pedestrian squares in Europe? On our way we will discover emblematic points such as La Lonja, the Town Hall, the Fuente de la Hispanidad and, of course, the monumental Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of Pilar. We will admire its exterior architecture and learn some curiosities about the Patron Saint of Hispanic Heritage.
Shall we continue? Many more surprises await us on our way, for example, the San Juan de los Panetes Church with its characteristic tower, the Roman walls and the monument to César Augusto .
Zaragoza is nicknamed the City of the Four Cultures , since throughout history the great civilizations that have occupied the country have inhabited this city. The Torreón de la Zuda is a living testimony that will tell us about the Muslim footprint in the city.
Not only can Zaragoza boast of heritage, gastronomy and local products require a well-deserved stop. From the emblematic Central Market , a jewel of modernism, we will talk about all this while we allow ourselves to be delighted.
But this does not end here! We will continue our Free Tour through the streets of Zaragoza talking about curiosities until we reach El Tubo, the tapas area of the city. We have many recommendations prepared.
We will finish our free tour of Zaragoza next to the Roman Theatre , an architectural marvel that takes us back to the Roman past from which we started and leaves us even more eager to continue enjoying the city.
We go through the entire history of the city of Zaragoza. Live the 2000 years of the city from Roman times to the present. Visit with us one of the largest historical centers in Spain. Crossroads of many civilizations that left their mark on museums, squares, streets and monuments. We will start with the Roman origin at the Puerta Cinegia, we will continue along Calle Afonso to talk about medieval times and La Corona de Aragón through its different squares until we reach the Plaza del Pilar, there we will discover all the monuments next to the basilica and then visit the Cathedral of the Seo and the Mudejar. We will finish talking about gastronomy through the Tube where we end the tour.
Hey, do you fancy travelling back in time ?
2,000 years ago, on the banks of the Ebro, Zaragoza was born, an ancient city and through its streets and monuments, we will discover stories , anecdotes and characters often unknown even to Zaragozans .
If you choose us, you will walk through the most charming streets of one of the largest protected historic centres in Spain with the help of two locals (and official tourist guides).
The best way to discover Zaragoza, in a pleasant and close way!
The journey begins:
- Next to the sculpture in Plaza Sinués (behind the Teatro Principal and next to the silver sculpture), from there to the Roman city there is only one step; we will go to the Roman Theatre of Caesaraugusta, a silent witness of all the eras of this city.
- Do you know what the Aragonese Mudejar style (a World Heritage Site) has to do with Zaragoza's Muslim past? We'll tell you about it in the Cathedral of El Salvador and the Magdalena Tower.
- Between cathedrals we will cross the most Renaissance area where we will see the royal master's house, the Argillo Palace and the exchange . Two examples of the more than 200 palaces that this city once had!
- And we arrived at the Pilar, a huge square and a huge basilica that was hard to get around because of its size and the amount of heritage and history it hides. The place where Roman Zaragoza meets modern Zaragoza.
- We will finish the tour in modernist Zaragoza, visiting its charming squares such as the Justicia square and its most famous shopping street, Alfonso I.
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