Tour of Cadiz : Journey to the Past through Historical Images
Description
We do not offer one more tour, but a different way of living the city. At every turn, history comes alive thanks to old photographs, illustrations and engravings that reveal what it was like centuries ago. All this is backed by deep and proven knowledge, the result of years of historical and cultural dissemination. If you want to check, you can search us on social networks, you will not regret it.
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Itinerary
Discover one of the oldest buildings in Cadiz, where you will be introduced to the history of the oldest city in the West.
After touring the Quarter of Populo, the oldest in the city, we will see the crown jewel of Cadiz, its cathedral. There we will tell you the history of trade in Cadiz, its connection with America and with the monument.
After many curiosities traveling the market and the alleys, we will arrive at the Barrio de la Viña, the most chaste of the city, where we will explain its relationship with the carnival, the popular life of Cadiz and the beach of Caleta.
We reach the best views of the city where the sun, the sea and the castles mix. Enjoy one of the most historical beaches on the planet.
We will reach the heart of the Cadiz Carnival and tell its story in the temple that was named after the legendary musician Manuel de Falla.
One of the largest squares in Cadiz, where we will learn about the life of Cadiz’s merchants, the lookout towers, their palace houses and the legendary Calle Ancha where businesses from around the world were cooked.
We will see the temple where the first liberal constitution Europe was drawn up, the constitution of 1812, also known as La Pepa. There the events of the Cortes de Cádiz and the Napoleonic siege will be narrated, facts that changed the history of the world.
We will know the tallest viewpoint tower in the city and the impressive palace from where it stands.
We will finish with the temple of good food of the city, giving guidance on the best food places and the most typically Cadiz dishes.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(94)
Great walking tour with Joaquin. Very informative & nice company. Good visuals to assist. Thankyou ...
Very good tour of the city of Cadiz. Tour guide was pleasant and spoke English well.
Javier was excellent very informative born there so carries that knowledge with him. Would recommend it to others traveling there. Also had good food recommendations throughout the area.
Javier gave us a fantastic tour of Cádiz today. Very informative and interesting and he made it fun too. A lot of history to cover and he told the story of his city very well in excellent English. Would thoroughly recommend.
A different tour, not with the typical explanations as always. With many very interesting anecdotes and curiosities, along with those photos that transported us to the past. The guide was very nice and pleasant
Very nice, good tour, excellent tour guide, I would definitely book again 🙂
The tour was great, I had a fantastic time. I would definitely take the tour again if I visit Cadiz in the future and would highly recommend to anyone interested. Thanks Joaquin for a great day!
A step-by-step learning route, every nook, every corner including canyons, are a story told and recounted by people who know what they are talking about.
Fantastic tour amazing historic venue explanations
The Baluarte de la Candelaria tour was very interesting; I discovered many things about my city that I didn't know, thanks to a great guide like Joaquín. Highly recommended.
