Monumental Morning Walking Tour in Pontevedra

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Monumental Morning Walking Tour in Pontevedra
Accessible, comfortable and informative tour aimed at families, friends and people who want to experience the history of the most awarded city in Europe thanks to its urban reform in which pedestrianization, quality of life and small businesses are part of a monumental visit dynamic, full of legends and important characters guaranteeing the best price and quality of service!
Free cancellation

What's included

  • Professional guide

What's not included

  • PRIVATE_TRANSPORTATION

Itinerary

  1. Learn about the history of the patron saint of the province of Pontevedra and visit the monument. (15 min)
  2. We will know the façades of the palaces that surround the square and we will explain the monastery of San Francisco. (15 min)
  3. We will see the most typical square in the city, the palaces of the provincial museum and we will talk about the galleries and the crossing that presides over it. We will continue through other typical squares such as La Verdura, Méndez Núñez and A Rúa Real. (30 min)
  4. Following the visit of the historic complex of the city, we will review the legacy of the Roman era, the Camino de Santiago and following in the footsteps of the Apparitions of Fatima in the vicinity of the best Poncevedrese Cruceiro. (20 min)
  5. We will talk about how the city was walled in the high Middle Ages, the importance of its port during the 16th century and the artistic wealth of the Basilica of Santa María la Mayor. (15 min)
  6. We will get to know the 19th century area of the city with its gardens, Alameda and the monument to Napoleonic independence. (15 min)
  7. A retrospective view of the importance of the mendicant orders in the history of the city and the architectural remains of the 14th century and end of the visit next to the Town Hall. (10 min)

Meeting & end point

Meeting point
Next to the Parrot Sculpture in front of Banco Santander.
End point
In front of the Town Hall of Pontevedra.

Practical information

Operated by
Guíate Galicia
Max group size
25 travellers
Travellers per booking
1–15
Languages
es
Confirmation
INSTANT

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Important notes

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • With mask and separation

Frequently asked questions

The tour runs for around 2 hours. Times are approximate and may vary depending on group size, traffic, and site conditions on the day.

What's included is set out in the tour description above. As a general guide, transport and guiding are normally covered; meals, personal expenses, and gratuities are typically extra unless the description states otherwise.

We don't hold specific age or fitness guidance for this tour. Read the activity description carefully and, if in any doubt, speak to your cruise line's excursion desk before you book.