Free tour

Old Pamplona: historic center and running of the bulls from a runner's perspective

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Pamplona

Duration: 2 hours and 15 minutes

Languages: Spanish and Euskara

Guru: Iñaki

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Registered on 19 September 2021

Hello, walker! My name is Iñaki, a professional tour guide (registration number GA-4901) with extensive experience in the tourism sector throughout Navarre, Edinburgh, and Rome. Born and raised in the historic heart of Pamplona-Iruñea, I will guide you through its streets, exploring the diverse historical periods that shaped this ancient city, the capital of the old Kingdom of Navarre. I work independently and am not affiliated with any company. My approach is characterized by a personal touch, a deep love for my city, my region, and its traditions, and respect for its residents. I advocate for quality tourism, avoiding large groups and offering a historical, cultural, and gastronomic perspective.

Free reservation and cancellation

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

Tour description

The capital of the old kingdom has stood proudly for centuries, and its streets hold secrets known only to true Pamplonians. Discover the first Vascones who founded it, witness the arrival of the Roman legions, fight against the Franks and Visigoths, follow in the footsteps of the kings who established the Kingdom of Navarre and the knights who defended it, hear the echo of wars and revolts, accompany Hemingway in his San Fermín escapades and mischief, and finally, tie the red scarf around your neck, roll up your newspaper, tighten the laces of your sneakers and... dive into the running of the bulls alongside a runner. Feel the roar of the crowd, the rumble of the herd approaching, make your way, position yourself at the horns, listen to the pounding of hooves and the snorts of the bulls behind you... and step aside after the run to make way for the rest of the runners! Do you dare?
I'll be waiting for you in old Iruñea

Places to visit:

Plaza del Castillo
Calle Mercaderes
Plaza de los Burgos
Cuesta de Santo Domingo
Town Hall - Consistorial Square
Estafeta Curve
Calle Curia
Cathedral
Walls

PLEASE ARRIVE 10 MINUTES EARLY

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Pl. del Castillo, 1, 31001 Pamplona, Navarra, Spain

I will be by the entrance of Hotel la Perla, with a yellow guide badge around my neck

Outside visit

Pamplona Cathedral

Outside visit

Church of San Saturnino

Outside visit

Castle plaza

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).