FREE TOUR MURCIA
The best option to discover the city in an economical way.
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What does the Free Tour Murcia consist of?
Possibly your best option to get to know Murcia in a fun and authentic way.
A moment of culture and fun for everyone.
Enjoy your free tour in Murcia as a couple, with friends or in a group!
Free tours of Murcia are the perfect excuse to take some time to learn more about Spain’s cultural heritage.
Murcia free tours 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 Murcia?
Murcia is a city and autonomous community of Spain, located in the Region of Murcia, in the southeast of the peninsula. With a population of 441,323 inhabitants in 2019, it is the fourth most populated city in the Region of Murcia and the ninth in the southeast peninsular. The city is the seat of the regional government and capital of the province of the same name. The municipality extends along the Segura river, in the valley that it forms with the Carrascoy and El Puerto mountains. The typical vegetation of the area is Mediterranean trees and aromatic plants.
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Santo Domingo Square
The Plaza de Santo Domingo in Murcia is one of the most beautiful squares in Spain. It is located in the center of the city and is surrounded by palaces and historic buildings. In the square there is a fountain and a monument to Santo Domingo, who was the founder of the city. The square is very popular with tourists and is a perfect place to have a coffee or just relax.
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Romea Theater
The Romea Theater of Murcia is one of the main theaters of the city and is located in the historical center. The building was built in the mid-19th century and since then has witnessed many important events in the city. The theater’s main hall has a capacity for more than 1,000 people and is equipped with the latest technology. The Romea Theater also houses a museum that tells the history of the theater and the city through its different eras.
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Barrio del Carmen
The Barrio del Carmen is one of the oldest and most emblematic districts of Murcia. It is located in the center of the city, next to the Segura River, and its origin dates back to the 14th century. In its beginnings it was a residential neighborhood of the aristocracy of Murcia, but with the passage of time it was transformed into a popular working class neighborhood. Even today it still preserves the popular spirit that characterizes it, and it is an ideal place to stroll and enjoy the Murcian gastronomy.
Itinerary
We will meet next to the tower of the cathedral of Murcia at the appointed time, where we will begin to tell you the most chilling stories that will make your hair stand on end.
At this same point we will hear the first legend, in which we will discover the origin of the phrase “The best wine, for those who do not know how to piss it, is poison”. The wine, an old bell ringer of the Murcian cathedral and even the very devil himself are involved in the origin of the foul language. In addition, the temple houses certain tunnels that… It would be better not to get ahead of ourselves. For now.
Then we will go to Polo de Medina Street, where we will learn about the history of Josefa Gómez. This woman and her husband ran a modest inn called “La Perla”. Everything was going well until her husband became infatuated with a maid who was only 13 years old. And he decided to poison it. The woman was condemned to death on the scaffold located near the
Old Bridge of Murcia
. But the story does not end there. Nor much less. The death sentence significantly altered the city for various reasons that will be revealed during the tour.
Leaving this history we will move to the
Santo Domingo square
where we will tell you about the disturbing miracle of San Vicente Ferrer and the macabre death of Jaime the Bearded. Stay tuned!
Then we will stop in front of the
Romea Theater
. An ancient prophecy hangs over this building. Proof of this are the two fires it has suffered throughout its history. And, according to the curse, a new disaster looms over the theater.
Other points along the route will be the church of San Bartolométhe Santa Catalina square (and its relationship with the Inquisition), the Glorieta de España or the
neighborhood of El Carmen
. In the latter we meet Piedad, a girl who hides a dark secret.
We will conclude the two-hour tour at the Malecón gardens.
gardens of the Malecón
whose legend about the hospital’s blood drinkers will leave you open-mouthed.
Meeting Point and Duration
The meeting point of the Murcia Free Tour is the tower of the cathedral of Murcia. The estimated duration is two hours.
