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Experience the castles from the inside: route through the Sant Fèlix festival

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Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
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Guru: Jordi
Registered on 7 August 2025
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A history teacher and passionate about culture in all its forms, especially human castles. I've lived in Vilafranca del Penedès for years, where I enjoy the tradition, local history, and festive atmosphere.
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

At the scheduled time, we'll meet at the Vilafranca del Penedès train station and begin walking through its streets to discover the magic of Catalonia's most human-towered festival.
We'll tell you the most surprising stories from this celebration, declared a Heritage Festival of National Interest.

We'll tour the historic center and learn how popular culture is experienced on the streets. We'll visit the parade , where we'll see traditional dances, such as the giants, the big heads, the batoners, the ribbons, and the devil dance, and learn about the role of each group within the overall festival.

We'll stop at Plaza de la Vila , where the most important human tower performance of the year will take place. We'll explain the symbolism of the human towers and how the human tower groups work, before watching live how human structures 8, 9, and even 10 stories high are erected. You'll be amazed by the silence before an attempt and the shout of joy when the human tower is successfully completed.

We'll also have time to observe the festive atmosphere, the music of the grallas and drums, and how an entire town gets involved in a celebration that combines tradition, effort, and collective identity.


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
08720 Vilafranca del Penedès, Barcelona, Spain
I'll be right in the parking lot in front of the train station.
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Outside visit
Town Square
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How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.


Who is this tour for?

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

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or card payment accepted.
Experience the castles from the inside: route through the Sant Fèlix festival
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