FREE TOUR BETANZOS
The best option to discover the city in an economical way.
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What does the Free Tour Betanzos consist of?
Possibly your best option to get to know Betanzos in a fun and authentic way.
A moment of culture and fun for everyone.
Enjoy your free tour in Betanzos as a couple, with friends or in a group!
Free tours of Betanzos are the perfect excuse to take some time to get to know better the cultural heritage of Spain.
The free tours Betanzos are free tours organized by guides that show the most emblematic tourist places of a town or city. These tours are usually done on foot.
While there are several options and types of free tours in Spain, most are usually tours that include approximately 10 to 12 people. and last between 1 and 3 hours depending on the planned itinerary.
In any case, always check the detailed information we provide to know all the details of your free tour: schedules, cancellation policy, meeting point and all the information you need to make the most of your experience without having to worry about anything.
What to see and do in Betanzos?
Betanzos, a small town in the region of Galicia, is known for its medieval history and ancient architecture. Located in northwestern Spain, Betanzos has beautiful churches such as the Church of Santa María del Azogue and the Church of San Francisco. There are also several museums exhibiting historical artifacts dating back centuries.
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Church and Cloister of Santo Domingo
The Church and Cloister of Santo Domingo, located in Betanzos, Galicia is impressive. This historic monument was built in the 14th century and has a late Gothic architectural style. The cloister is one of the largest and best preserved in Spain, with its four galleries surrounding a central courtyard with carefully designed gardens.
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Garcia Naveira Schools
Garcia Naveira Schools are an emblematic educational center of the city of Betanzos, located in the heart of Galicia. With a history dating back more than a hundred years, these schools have witnessed the passage of time and have evolved to become one of the most important educational references in the region. Its academic offer is very complete, with training programs adapted to current needs and demands.
Itinerary
At the indicated time, we will meet at the García Naveira Brothers Square, the starting point of thisthe starting point of this
free tour of Betanzos
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Popularly known as
O Campo
In this esplanade, people used to gather to participate in the livestock fairs or markets for agricultural products and handicrafts. Later, it became the
neuralgic center of the town
where monuments were established, such as the
hospital of San Antonio
hospital, the
fountain of Diana
fountain, the
Archive
or the church and cloister of Santo Domingo. From its tower the famous
Betanzos Balloon
a hot air balloon without crew that takes off every August 16 in honor to
San Roque
the patron saint of the municipality.
We will continue our guided walk through the old town of old town of Betanzos while we learn interesting facts about its history and marvel at its rich heritage. Did you know that this city is known as the capital of the capital of Galician Gothic? We will take a tour of the most outstanding Gothic churches and then we will jump forward in time to see modernist buildings such as the
Palco de la Música
the
Núñez House
and the García Naveira schools.
During the route, we will also meet illustrious characters that have marked the history of Betanzos, such as the nobleman Fernán Pérez de Andrade.
Fernán Pérez de Andrade
one of the most powerful knights of Galicia in the 14th century.
After discovering all the wonders of this city, we will finish the tour of Betanzos returning to the meeting point after an hour and 45 minutes.
Meeting Point and Duration
The meeting point of the Free Tour Betanzos is at the Plaza de los Hermanos García Naveira. It lasts approximately one hour and forty-five minutes.
