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Free tour: History of Cádiz + sunset in La Caleta

Duration: 2h and 30min
Languages: Spanish
Guru: Victoria
Quality Verified Registered on April 26, 2022

Hello! My name is Victoria and I am an Official Guide accredited by the Junta de Andalucía. I am passionate about tourism, history and popular culture and I will love to accompany you on this journey of your stay in Cádiz and show you the most beautiful and emblematic places in my city so that you can enjoy Cádiz to the fullest. Are you up to tour Cádiz with me?

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    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
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Tour description

Book this activity to enjoy some of the best possible settings in southern Spain: Cádiz and its sunset .



We will learn about the history hidden in the oldest city in the West and we will review the most important events that made Cádiz a cosmopolitan city and its port one of the most relevant in Europe.

During this tour, among many other places of interest, we will see the Gran Teatro Falla, the temple of Cadiz's carnival, where you will learn why this festival is so important in our city and you will learn some stories about this popular festival.


What is a lookout tower and why were there up to 160 in the city?

What is the most important lookout tower in the city and what curiosities does it hide?

Do you want to know why Napoleon was never able to enter the city of Cádiz?


We will know in depth the answers to these questions and many other curiosities and, in addition, we will end up with the best background landscape: the popular Caleta beach, whose image was considered the best sunset in Spain in 2020.




What will we see?

  • Meeting point: Plaza San Antonio



Carnival House + Tavira Tower (exterior visit)



  • Women's Hospital (exterior visit)


  • Museum of the Cortes + Oratory of San Felipe Neri (Exterior visit)


  • Gran Teatro Falla (exterior)


  • Genovés Park (visit interior)


  • Castle of Santa Catalina and San Sebastián (exterior)


  • Caleta Beach at sunset - (End of our tour)





**Dog friendly. You can come accompanied by your pet, since the entire route is outside

**The tour will depart with a minimum of 5 people

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Plaza de San Antonio, Cádiz, Spain
    Plaza de San Antonio, Cádiz, Spain
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    We will meet at the agreed time in the Plaza de San Antonio, next to the church. Look for the guide with a white banner and a blue folder, both with the "Destino Cádiz tours" logo

  • 1
    Outside visit
    plaza de San Antonio
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Calle Ancha
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Cadiz Cathedral
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Cadiz Central Market
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Tavira Tower
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Parish of Santa Cruz (Old Cathedral of Cádiz)
  • 7
    Outside visit
    Church of the Oratory of San Felipe Neri
  • 8
    Outside visit
    Santa Catalina Castle
  • 9
    Outside visit
    Grand Theater Falla
  • 10
    Outside visit
    Grand Theater Falla
  • 11
    Outside visit
    The Caleta

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

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4.95
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Quality
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Silvana 24 Apr 2024
Buenos Aires

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
Victoria muy profesional, explicita y divertida. Cuenta la historia con mucha pasion y eso es fundamental para mantener la atencion constante. Tour muy recomendable!!
Roser 01 Apr 2024
L'Hospitalet de Llobregat

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
Guia muy buena
YOLANDA 30 Mar 2024
Madrid

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Travelled in group - Mar 2024
Todo genial, hemos aprendido un montón de datos sin ser aburrido. Muy recomendable y Victoria muy amable y profesional
Maria 25 Sep 2023
Madrid

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Travelled in couple - Sep 2023
Hemos disfrutado mucho con el tour de Victoria. Esperamos volver a repetir en otra ocasión.
Cynthia 23 Aug 2023
Albacete

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Travelled in couple - Aug 2023
Ha sido un acierto total haber elegido hacer este free tour con Victoria, un encanto de persona y sobre todo una gran profesional que le gusta su trabajo. Totalmente recomendable 😃
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or credit card payment is accepted.
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