2 Hours Tour around Cádiz: History, anecdotes and curiosities
Description
On this tour we will walk through the most emblematic corners of Cádiz and I will tell you the fascinating history hidden in the oldest city in the West, enlivened with curious stories and anecdotes from the city. Over the course of these 2.5 hours, you will learn how to identify the house of an Indian shipper, discover some of the gems of our heritage hidden in plain sight, and discover why Cadiz was the only city in Spain that Napoleon was not allowed to enter, among many other things! From our meeting point next to the town hall, in Plaza San Juan de Dios, let me guide you through our 3000 years of history in a dynamic and entertaining way so that you can get to know Cádiz today better and the leading role we played in the past, making a special stop to talk about "La Pepa", the first Spanish Constitution of 1812.
Tour Options
Itinerary
This is the starting point where we Will start with a short explanation about the History of Cádiz and the first civilizations living here.
We Will visit the medieval area and the oldest quarter in Cádiz called "Pópulo" which was built in the XIII Century and where we'll find some important heritage such as the Roman theatre, the oldest Merchant's house and the Old Cathedral
In this stop we Will see the main facade of the New Cathedral in Cádiz and you Will learn about its construction
I Will show you one of the locals' favourite place which is the fresh food market. I Will take a time to Talk about local gastronomy and I Will give you a few recommendations.
We Will visit the Merchant's quarter, the most beautiful and luxury streets in Cádiz. You will learn how to recognize a Merchant's house and which is the use of each floor.
Our final stop in Plaza de España. You Will learn about one of the most important moments of Cádiz, and why It was the only free city on Spain when Napoleon invaded our country.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dog friendly, puedes venir acompañado de tu mascota
- En este tour se podrá ver los monumentos desde afuera, sin entrar
Reviews(111)
Booking was a bit of a faff and the ticket delivery on poor WiFi is a hassle BUT the Tour was brilliant! V was an excellent tour guide - informative, interesting and full of useful info. Well paced in the summer heat of Cádiz. All round a good intro to this interesting city.
Fabulous! Our tour guide , Melissa, was the best! She gave us a clear understanding of the history of Cadiz and highlighted all the special places here. It was lots of fun and a must do! Thanks!
Loved our Cadiz walking tour! Learned so much, saw hidden layers of history, and Victoria was a lovely guide! ...Group was less than 20--appreciated the smaller size.
Victoria contacted us to see if we could make the earlier tour, which also suited us. The communication was good and very helpful. We really enjoyed the tour, our guide was knowledgeable, informative and friendly. We would not have been able to discover half of it on our own. A great value for money, I would thoroughly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to know more about this beautiful city and its history. On behalf of me and my mum - thank you.
Interesting tour of the city. Covered all that a tourist should know. Very enjoyable. We recommend the tour.
When we visit a new place, we normally sign up for a walking tour to get into the spirit of the place, and it was an excellent decision with our visit to Cádiz. Our guide, Victoria, was very welcoming, engaging and knowledgeable, with plenty of relatable personal anecdotes blended into the more formal historical and social content. Highly recommended.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! It was a pleasure showing you Cádiz, and I'm so glad you enjoyed the tour 🙂
This was a great way to see the city and learn a bit more about it's history. Can highly recommend it!
Thank you for your kind words! I'm so pleased you enjoyed discovering Cádiz with me. I really appreciate your words.
History tour. Very interesting couple of hours, with emphasis on the long history of Cadiz. Very interesting.
Thank you for your review! I'm delighted you enjoyed the tour and discovering the history of Cádiz 🙂
Cadiz is a small city with lots of interesting history. Our guide, Victoria, was terrific. She kept control of the group while navigating the various sites and gave us lots of extra information like places to eat and mingle with locals. We learned so much more than we could have on our own, and enjoyed the company of other travelers.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! I'm so glad you enjoyed the tour and found my recommendations helpful. It was a pleasure showing you around Cádiz!
Good guide but sometimes explanation in the sun
Thank you for your feedback! I always try to keep the group in the shade whenever possible, but unfortunately some of the places we visit don't have any shade. I'm glad you enjoyed the tour.
