Free tour

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

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Vitoria-Gasteiz

Duration: 1 hour and 45 minutes

Languages: English, Spanish and Euskara

Guru: Lorena

Registered on 4 July 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!

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour 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!

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Virgen Blanca Plaza, 5, 01001 Gasteiz, Araba, Spain

Plaza de la Virgen Blanca (monument to the Battle of Vitoria, back, where the date of the battle is marked). Clothing will depend on the weather.

Outside visit

Plaza de la Burullería

Outside visit

Catedral de Santa Maria de Vitòria

Knowledge about the foundation of the city and why Ken Follet has a sculpture outside.

Outside visit

Centro Cultural Montehermoso Kulturunea

If it is not a close opportunity to go inside. A place is good to see the free art gallery (especially photography) and water collecter area that is on the first floor.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).