FREE TOUR ZARAGOZA
The best option to discover the city in an economical way.
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What does the Free Tour Zaragoza consist of?
Possibly your best option to get to know Zaragoza in a fun and authentic way.
A moment of culture and fun for everyone.
Enjoy your free tour in Zaragoza as a couple, with friends or in a group!
Free tours of Zaragoza are the perfect excuse to take some time to learn more about Spain’s cultural heritage.
The free tours Zaragoza 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 Zaragoza?
Zaragoza
is a city located in the north of Spain, in the autonomous community of Aragon. The city is located on the banks of the Ebro River and has a population of over 700,000 inhabitants, making it the fifth largest city in Spain.
Zaragoza
has a long history dating back to Roman times, being founded by the Romans in 24 BC.
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The Roman Wall
They are located in the old part of the city and are one of the best preserved in Spain. The construction of the walls began in the first century A.D., during the rule of Emperor Vespasian. They were completed two centuries later, under the rule of Emperor Hadrian. In total, the length of the walls is 2.5 kilometers.
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Cathedral of the Savior
The Cathedral of the Savior was built in the sixteenth century and is located in the Spanish city of
Zaragoza
. It is one of the largest cathedrals in Spain and one of the most visited monuments in the city. The cathedral is located in the historic center of Zaragoza.
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a few steps from the Basilica del Pilar.
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Basilica del Pilar
The Basilica del Pilar is one of the most important churches in Spain and it is located in the city of
Zaragoza
. It was built in the 16th century on the remains of an ancient mosque and is dedicated to the Virgen del Pilar, patron saint of Zaragoza.
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Itinerary
We will start our
free tour through the historic center of Zaragoza
at the Plaza de España. This place is located at the entrance of the Roman part of the Aragonese capital, the oldest part of the city.
On the remains of an ancient Iberian settlement, in the 1st century BC,
Octavian Augustus
founded a Roman colony on the banks of the Ebro River:
Caesaraugusta
. We will delve into its fascinating history walking through the ancient Roman city that gave birth to the city of Zaragoza.
We will first visit the remains of the Cinegia Gate, the southern access to the Roman city. Then we will go to the Plaza de San Felipe. Here we will recall the history of the
“Tower of Pisa of Zaragoza”.
. It is the watchtower of the New Tower. The monument was demolished by the City Council in the 19th century, alleging that its inclination put the safety of the neighbors at risk.
We will continue our free guided tour through Zaragoza in the streets of
El Tubo, the city’s tapas
of the city. We will arrive at the
Plaza del Pilar
the nerve center of Zaragoza. We will admire the exterior architecture of the
Basilica del Pilar
and we will know some curiosities about the Patron Saint of Spain. A few steps away is the
Salvador Cathedral
. In its exterior walls we will appreciate the details of its Mudejar ornamentation, declared a World Heritage Site.
We will also visit the Roman walls of Zaragoza. We will visit the point where these walls meet with the
Tower of the Zuda
We will observe the fusion between Roman and Muslim elements. We will end our free tour of Zaragoza at the gates next to the Roman Theater
Roman Theater
which was not discovered until the second half of the 20th century.
Meeting Point and Duration
The meeting point for the Free Tour Zaragoza is at Plaza de España. It lasts approximately two hours.
