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"TIMES OF POWER" in Vitoria-Gasteiz: The Free Tour that will change your view of the city

The tour lasts 1 hour and 45 minutes
Available in English and Spanish

Description

Free Tour "Times of Power" in Vitoria-Gasteiz

🔹 History, secrets, and curiosities in a unique tour 🔹

Is this your first time in Vitoria? Or do you think you've already seen it? This tour will help you see it through a whole new lens.

Discover the power that has shaped the city's history .
We'll stroll among imposing palaces, temples, and buildings that have been the epicenter of political, economic, and religious power throughout the centuries. Here, there were no fratricidal struggles like those portrayed in some famous TV series, but I'll tell you about the burulleros ( a kind of "burulleros") who worked in the city, the "bloody" machete in Machete Square, why Ken Follett has a statue in the Old Cathedral, and the curious "hole" in the middle of Álava.

⚡ In addition, we will explore one of the most majestic areas of Vitoria, where the Ajuria Enea Palace stands, current residence of the Lehendakari and symbol of democratic power.

Some stops along the route:

📍 Casco Viejo (Ancient Power):
▪ Plaza de la Virgen Blanca (Meeting point)
▪ Burullería Square
▪ Old Cathedral
▪ Escoriaza-Esquivel Palace
▪ Montehermoso Palace
▪ Casa del Cordón (with its enigmatic small door)
▪ Machete Square
▪ Church of San Miguel

📍 Ensanche (Current Power):
▪ City Council
▪ Provincial Council
▪ New Cathedral
▪ Ajuria Enea Palace

If you want to learn about the city's history, surprising anecdotes, and a pleasant walk through Vitoria's most powerful corners... "power" awaits you!

👉 Reserve your spot now and experience the city like never before! 

Note: The schedule of the tour is available yo do at 5 o’clock and 6 o’clock in the afternoon. Chose the time that match wich you!


Lorena
Guide: Lorena
PRO
Guiding since 2020
Kaixo, I am Lorena! I born in the city and I want to show you how important it became along the centuries. When you finish the walk, you are going to learn a little bit more about (of course) the history of the city, the traditions of the area and the particular humor and life of the basque people. So if you want to have a complete knowlege of where are you, don't hesitate to come! Tours availability every day at 5 pm and 6 pm. Chose the correct schedule that match with you!

9 stops
2.8 km walking
1 hour and 45 minutes
Meeting point:Plaza de la Burullería White Virgin Square (monument to the Battle of Vitoria, back, where the date of the battle is marked). Clothing will depend on the weather.Open in Google Maps
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Outside visit
Diputación Foral de Alava KaleaKnow what is the Diputation and the specific laws that drives in the Basque Country. Also enjoy the surround.
2
Outside visit
Palacio Ajuria-EneaJoin to the museums like Weapon or Beautiful Art and also walk through the parks and green areas in the surround.
3
Outside visit
Mural ‘Al hilo del Tiempo’

"TIMES OF POWER" in Vitoria-Gasteiz: The Free Tour that will change your view of the city


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