FREE TOUR ORENSE
The best option to discover the city in an economical way.
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What does the Orense Free Tour consist of?
Possibly your best option to get to know Orense in a fun and authentic way.
A moment of culture and fun for everyone.
Enjoy your free tour in Orense as a couple, with friends or in a group!
Free tours of Orense are the perfect excuse to take some time to get to know better the cultural heritage of Spain.
Orense free tours are free tours organized by guides who show you 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 Orense?
Orense, Galicia is a city located in northwestern Spain. Known for its thermal waters and its rich Roman history, Orense offers its visitors a wide range of tourist activities. The famous Roman Bridge over the Miño River is one of the most emblematic monuments of the city. In addition, Orense has a 12th century Gothic Cathedral in the heart of the old town that represents the religious and cultural importance of this Galician region.
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Las Burgas
Las Burgas, Orense, Galicia is an emblematic place in the region of Galicia due to its thermal waters and its history. This site has three thermal springs: the Burgas de Arriba, the Burgas do Medio and the Burgas de Abajo. These springs have been active since Roman times and today are a popular tourist attraction for locals and visitors alike.
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Orense Cathedral
The Cathedral of Orense is one of the most emblematic and representative monuments of the Galician cultural heritage. This majestic building, located in the heart of the city, is an impressive example of Spanish Romanesque and Gothic art. The cathedral was built over several centuries, beginning in the 12th century and ending in the 18th century.
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Episcopal Palace
The Episcopal Palace of Orense, Galicia is an impressive baroque style building built in the 18th century. Its façade is adorned with a series of sculptures and reliefs representing various religious and symbolic figures. Inside, there are numerous rooms decorated with frescoes and antique tapestries, as well as an impressive collection of sacred art.
Itinerary
We will meet at the indicated time in
the Burgas, the hot springs of Orense.
. Accompanied by a Spanish-speaking guide, we will enter the streets of the “City of Gold” to get to know its most important points. Let’s get started!
We will learn about the importance of the thermal waters, Roman archaeological remains and the medieval past of the town. Nowadays, the
Burgas
are one of the favorite places for the locals to relax just as the Romans did in the past.
We will continue the free tour discovering the
old town of Orense
. Here we will find the
City Hall, the Episcopal Palace or the church of Santa Maria Nai, one of the first temples of the city.
one of the first temples of the city. Another place that will attract our attention will be the praza do Trigo, anteroom to the cathedral.
cathedral
. Did you know that its Portico del Paraíso rivals that of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela?
The tour will take us to the
praza do Ferro
and then to the
Eironciño dos Cabaleiros square
to tell the story of a heroine from Orense during the War of Independence. In addition, we will see other areas such as the gardens of Padre Feijoo, the church of Santa Eufemia or the Lyceum.
After two hours of sightseeing, we will conclude the free tour of Orense in the Alameda.
Meeting Point and Duration
The meeting point of the Free Tour Orense is in Las Burgas. It lasts approximately two hours.
