FREE TOUR LAGUARDIA
The best option to discover the city in an economical way.
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What does the Laguardia Free Tour consist of?
Possibly your best option to get to know Laguardia in a fun and authentic way.
A moment of culture and fun for everyone.
Enjoy your free tour in Laguardia as a couple, with friends or in a group!
Free tours of Laguardia are the perfect excuse to take the time to learn more about Spain’s cultural heritage.
Laguardia free tours are free tours organized by guides who 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 Laguardia?
Laguardia
Laguardia, Basque Country is a charming medieval village located in the heart of the Rioja Alavesa. This picturesque town surrounded by vineyards and hills offers not only a historical and cultural atmosphere but also an incomparable gastronomic experience thanks to its famous wines and delicious regional cuisine. The historic center is composed of narrow cobblestone streets winding between stately homes, Gothic churches and Renaissance mansions.
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Villa Suso Palace
Villa Suso Palace is an impressive architectural work located in Laguardia, Basque Country. This majestic building was built in the 18th
eighteenth century
and has been carefully restored to preserve its original beauty. The palace has an imposing central courtyard surrounded by wide corridors leading to the private rooms and reception rooms.
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Plaza de la Virgen Blanca
La Plaza de la Virgen Blanca
Virgen Blanca
is one of the most emblematic and crowded places of Laguardia, in the
Basque Country
. Known for its beautiful design and wide open space, this plaza is a place where residents and visitors alike gather to enjoy the sun or simply stroll along its cobblestone paths. The main monument that stands out in the square is a statue dedicated to the
White Virgin
patron saint of the city
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Church of St. Michael the Archangel
The Church of San Miguel Arcángel, located in the beautiful medieval town of
Laguardia
in the Basque Country, is a magnificent example of Gothic and Renaissance art. Built over several centuries, its imposing facade stands out for its tall towers and beautiful hand-carved rose windows.
Itinerary
We will start the
guided tour of Vitoria
in the centrally located
Plaza de España
. It might seem that this is just another square, but it is not. It houses a peculiar detail that makes it very special … Just a few steps away is the
square of the Virgen Blanca
where we will see the famous landscaped sign with the name of the city. It is also the place where, during the patron saint’s festivities, the descent from the very sky of
Celedón
. Do you know the origin of this curious character?
Our free tour of Vitoria will continue through the Old Town towards the
medieval wall
. This defensive system that has survived to the present day has a unique feature: it is upside down! What could be the reason for such a significant oversight? Very close to the ancient walls, we will contemplate the
cathedral of Santa Maria
. In front of it, we will discover why the famous Welsh novelist Ken Follet was inspired by this temple for his successful literary saga of The Pillars of the Earth.
From the cathedral we will head towards the
Machete Square
the site of the historic
Palace of Villa Suso
. In it, an ambassador of Emperor Charles V went mad due to… Well, we’d better unveil it during the tour.
We will finish this walk through Vitoria in front of the
church of San Miguel Arcángel
. In the portico of its facade we will appreciate the niche with the carving of the Virgen Blanca, patron saint of the city. Legend has it that this virgin saw snow in the capital of Alava… On August 5th! What is the truth of this story?
Meeting Point and Duration
The meeting point for the Free Tour Laguardia is located at the Tourist Office, Plaza de España. It has an estimated duration of one hour and forty-five minutes.
