FREE TOUR TRUJILLO
The best option to discover the city in an economical way.
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What does the Free Tour Trujillo consist of?
Possibly your best option to get to know Trujillo in a fun and authentic way.
A moment of culture and fun for everyone.
Enjoy your free tour in Trujillo as a couple, with friends or in a group!
Free tours of Trujillo are the perfect excuse to take some time to learn more about the cultural heritage of Spain.
Trujillo 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 Trujillo?
Trujillo, Extremadura is a Spanish city noted for its rich history and cultural heritage. This town is located in the province of Cáceres and has a population of about 10,000 inhabitants. One of the main tourist attractions of Trujillo is its imposing castle, built in the ninth century on a hill from which you can enjoy spectacular views of the natural environment.
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Trujillo Castle
Trujillo Castle is an ancient fortress located in the Spanish city of Trujillo, in the region of Extremadura. Built during the 9th century as a simple defensive keep, the castle has evolved over time into a complex fortified system that includes three walls and several towers and bastions.
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Santiago Gate
The Santiago Gate is an imposing structure located in Trujillo, Extremadura. This medieval gate dates from the 13th century and was built for defensive purposes to protect the city. The Puerta de Santiago is integrated into the walls surrounding the historic center of Trujillo and has two twin towers crowned by battlements and a central linteled arch decorated with heraldic motifs.
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Church of Santa María la Mayor
The Church of Santa María la Mayor is an impressive example of the early gothic style in Extremadura. This church is located in Trujillo and was built between the 13th and 14th centuries. The main facade is decorated with a large number of Gothic sculptures, including a detailed representation of the Last Judgment above the main door.
Itinerary
We will start our
free tour
at the
Plaza Mayor of Trujillo
one of the most beautiful squares in Extremadura. In this central place of the municipality of Cáceres we will observe the famous equestrian sculpture of the conqueror of the Inca Empire, the current Peru: Francisco de Pizarro. We will also contemplate the
Renaissance architecture
architecture of its beautiful palaces and of the
Church of San Martin de Tours
.
Our guided walk through Trujillo will continue next to the
Santiago Gate
. From this point we will access the intramural area. Following the route of the old wall we will arrive at the castle of
castle of Trujillo
. From this fortress, an ancient citadel of Arab origin, we will enjoy excellent panoramic views of the Extremadura countryside.
We will continue our tour through the narrow streets of the old town of Trujillo.
old town of Trujillo
an area of great monumental heritage due to the concentration of several noblemen’s houses.
houses of noblemen
who left for the New World in search of fame, honor and fortune. We will then go to the
Plaza de los Moritos
where the church of Santa María La Mayor is built on the site of an old mosque.
church of Santa María La Mayor
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The route through Trujillo will continue heading towards the Plaza de los Descalzos and “La Alberca”We will visit a cistern that dates back to the 10th century. From there we will go to the Vera Cruz Squareand from there back to the Plaza de los Descalzos to exit through the door of San Andrés. We will go down to the Palace of Juan Orellana Pizarro and return through the Cañón de la Cárcel to finish in the Plaza Mayor.
Meeting Point and Duration
The meeting point for the Trujillo Free Tour is at the Plaza Mayor. It lasts approximately two hours.
