Free Tour of the Old Town of Cuenca
Tour description
Visit the city of Cuenca, walking through its streets, learning the history of this medieval city, in broad daylight and downhill!
A route for lovers of cities with history, art, culture and nature, all of which come together. Immerse yourself in a World Heritage city that is unique in the entire world. This route is ideal for getting lost, while learning about its history, in the streets of Cuenca.
From the viewpoint of the Arco de Bezudo , we will go down the gorge of the Huécar River , letting ourselves be enchanted by its streets, its buildings, its history, its monuments and its art. We will see the seat of the ancient Inquisition , as well as the history and Templar architecture of the church of San Pedro . We will go down Julián Romero Street until we reach the Cathedral , where we will be captivated by the beauty of the cathedral of Santa María and San Julián. We will discover the history of the Plaza Mayor , as well as its surroundings.
Finally, we will head towards the Hanging Houses and the San Pablo Bridge , where geology and one of the most emblematic panoramic views of Spain will accompany us as we explore its history.
Are you joining us in falling in love with Cuenca?
Itinerary:
- Panoramic view of Cuenca in the Castillo district
- Headquarters of the former Inquisition
- Templar Church of St. Peter
- Christ of the Passage
- Florencio Cañas Viewpoint
- Former home of José Luis Perales
- Inn of St. Joseph
- Church of Saint Pantaleon
- Cuenca Cathedral and Plaza Mayor
- San Martin skyscraper
- Hanging Houses
- St. Paul's Bridge
Tour duration: 2 hours.
Useful information for the traveler:
You can continue the tour with a guided visit inside the cathedral, paying only €12.5 in advance, which includes the entrance to the temple and the guided tour inside!
*The realization of this visit will depend on the number of participants.
What will we see on this tour?
