FREE TOUR PALMA
OF THE RIVER
The best option to discover the city in an economical way.
Index
What does the Free Tour Palma del Río consist of?
Possibly your best option to get to know Palma del Rio in a fun and authentic way.
A moment of culture and fun for everyone.
Enjoy your free tour in Palma del Río as a couple, with friends or in a group!
The Free tours of Palma del Río are the perfect excuse to take some time to get to know better the cultural heritage of Spain.
The free tours Palma del Río 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 Palma del Río?
Palma del Rio, in Andalusia, is an impressive tourist destination that offers a wide variety of things to see and do. This city is located on the banks of the Genil River, which gives it a unique natural beauty. History and culture are present in every corner of Palma del Río.
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The Alcazaba
The Alcazaba is a fortification built in the city of Palma del Río, located in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. This impressive architectural work dates back to the 10th century and is strategically located between the Guadalquivir and Genil rivers.
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Portocarrero Palace
The majestic Palace of Portocarrero, located in the beautiful town of Palma del Río, Andalusia, is an architectural jewel dating back to the 15th century. This Gothic-Mudejar masterpiece was built by the Portocarrero family, a powerful Spanish noble family.
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Parish Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asuncion
The Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción in Palma del Río, Andalusia is an impressive church dating from the 18th century. The baroque facade and twin towers create a magnificent view from any angle. Upon entering, you can feel the traditional and sacred atmosphere with its high vaulted ceilings covered with spectacular frescoes.
Itinerary
At 11:00 a.m. we will meet at the Plaza
Andalucía square, in the heart of Palma del Río.
. From this point, we will begin a walking tour that will allow us to discover the history and main monuments of this beautiful town of Cordoba.
We will approach the esplanade of the
alcazaba
where we will admire the remains of the ancient towers of the Arab castle and the walls. During this part of the free tour we will be able to delve into the Muslim past of these lands and we will discover how the reconquest of Palma del Río took place. reconquest of Palma del Río in the time of King
Ferdinand III of Castile
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Afterwards, we will visit the exterior of the Portocarrero Palace, an architectural jewel of plateresque style built in the 15th century. built in the 15th century. Its façade perfectly combines Mudejar decorative elements with characteristics of Flamboyant and Lombard Gothic.
flamboyant and Lombard Gothic.
. We will explain all the details.
While we enjoy the monumental legacy, we will review some of the most terrifying legends and most terrifying legends of this of this town. Are you familiar with the
lady in white
of the
the chapel of the Virgen de las Angustias
? You’ll get goosebumps when you hear his story!
We will continue the tour, seeing the parish church of parish church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunciónthe Coliseo Theatre and visiting one of the most beautiful
one of the most beautiful viewpoints of Palma del Río.
. The views of the Genil River are incredible!
We will conclude the free tour at 12:30 p.m. next to the parish church of parish of St. Francis of Assisi.
Meeting Point and Duration
The meeting point for the Free Tour Palma del Río is at the Plaza de Andalucáa . It lasts approximately one hour and a half.
