FREE TOUR LA CORUÑA
The best option to discover the city in an economical way.
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What does the Free Tour La Coruña consist of?
Possibly your best option to get to know La Coruña in a fun and authentic way.
A moment of culture and fun for everyone.
Enjoy your free tour in La Coruña as a couple, with friends or in a group!
Free tours of La Coruña are the perfect excuse to take some time to learn more about Spain’s cultural heritage.
The free tours La Coruña are free tours organized by guides that show the most emblematic tourist sites 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 La Coruña?
The city of La Coruña, located in the Galicia region of northwestern Spain, is a must-see destination for those seeking a perfect combination of history and modernity. With its majestic lighthouse, the Tower of Hercules, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this coastal city offers unparalleled panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean.
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The Tower of Hercules
The Tower of Hercules is a Roman lighthouse located in the city of La Coruña, Galicia. It was built in the 1st century and is located on a hill overlooking the sea. With a height of 55 meters, it is one of the oldest lighthouses in the world still in operation.
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Church of Santiago
Santiago Church, located in La Coruña, Galicia, is a magnificent example of 14th century Spanish Gothic architecture. This church was built by the Knights Hospitaller of San Juan and has an impressive façade with three façades adorned with sculptures representing different biblical episodes.
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San Carlos Gardens
The San Carlos Gardens in La Coruña, Galicia is an emblematic place that offers a unique and fascinating experience. This beautiful garden has an area of more than 90,000 square meters where you can find different species of plants and trees unique to the region. In addition, the site also houses a majestic palace dating from the eighteenth century, built by order of King Charles III to be used as a summer residence.
Itinerary
We will meet at the indicated time in the Obelisk Obeliskin the heart of La Coruña, to get a close look at this famous monument built in memory of
Aureliano Linares Rivas
Aureliano Linares Rivas, deputy, senator and minister of Compostela during the regency of María Cristina.
From there, we will enter the famous Cantones, the recreational center of the city, where we will find countless sculptures of famous people and Galician writers. He will even appear in front of us
John Lennon
! We will leave behind beautiful buildings such as the
Alfonso Kiosk
or the
Colón Theater
we will go to the harbor area, famous for its
Nautical Club
. There we will understand why La Coruña is known as the “City of Glass”.
Strolling through the Old City, we will arrive to the
María Pita Square
to find out who this heroine
heroine
whose statue occupies the center of the square. Next, we will get to know medieval Coruña by admiring the façade of the church of church of Santiagothe starting point of the English Way. From there we will go to the
San Carlos Gardens
and, as we walk through this green space, we will discover its importance during the War of Independence. You will be able to pass by General Moore’s grave! In addition, we will have breathtaking views of the estuary.
We will continue our free tour through the
Calle Real
a narrow shopping street surrounded by historical buildings that will lead us to the
San Agustin Market.
. This set of food stalls will be a perfect occasion for you to have a look at the fresh products of the estuary. Afterwards, we will have fun in the Plaza del Humor, full of symbols of the comic world.
Finally, after a 2-hour tour, we will conclude this free tour of La Coruña next to the Orzán beach.
Orzán beach
. Here we will explain you how you can go on your own to the
Tower of Hercules
which is located at a distance of about 30 minutes on foot.
Meeting Point and Duration
The meeting point of the Free Tour La Coruña is at the Plaza del Obelisco. It lasts approximately two hours.
