2 Hours Tour around Cádiz: History, anecdotes and curiosities
Description
On this tour we will walk through the most emblematic corners of Cádiz and I will tell you the fascinating history hidden in the oldest city in the West, enlivened with curious stories and anecdotes from the city. Over the course of these 2.5 hours, you will learn how to identify the house of an Indian shipper, discover some of the gems of our heritage hidden in plain sight, and discover why Cadiz was the only city in Spain that Napoleon was not allowed to enter, among many other things! From our meeting point next to the town hall, in Plaza San Juan de Dios, let me guide you through our 3000 years of history in a dynamic and entertaining way so that you can get to know Cádiz today better and the leading role we played in the past, making a special stop to talk about "La Pepa", the first Spanish Constitution of 1812.
Tour Options
Itinerary
This is the starting point where we Will start with a short explanation about the History of Cádiz and the first civilizations living here.
We Will visit the medieval area and the oldest quarter in Cádiz called "Pópulo" which was built in the XIII Century and where we'll find some important heritage such as the Roman theatre, the oldest Merchant's house and the Old Cathedral
In this stop we Will see the main facade of the New Cathedral in Cádiz and you Will learn about its construction
I Will show you one of the locals' favourite place which is the fresh food market. I Will take a time to Talk about local gastronomy and I Will give you a few recommendations.
We Will visit the Merchant's quarter, the most beautiful and luxury streets in Cádiz. You will learn how to recognize a Merchant's house and which is the use of each floor.
Our final stop in Plaza de España. You Will learn about one of the most important moments of Cádiz, and why It was the only free city on Spain when Napoleon invaded our country.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dog friendly, puedes venir acompañado de tu mascota
- En este tour se podrá ver los monumentos desde afuera, sin entrar
Reviews(106)
When we visit a new place, we normally sign up for a walking tour to get into the spirit of the place, and it was an excellent decision with our visit to Cádiz. Our guide, Victoria, was very welcoming, engaging and knowledgeable, with plenty of relatable personal anecdotes blended into the more formal historical and social content. Highly recommended.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! It was a pleasure showing you Cádiz, and I'm so glad you enjoyed the tour 🙂
This was a great way to see the city and learn a bit more about it's history. Can highly recommend it!
Thank you for your kind words! I'm so pleased you enjoyed discovering Cádiz with me. I really appreciate your words.
History tour. Very interesting couple of hours, with emphasis on the long history of Cadiz. Very interesting.
Thank you for your review! I'm delighted you enjoyed the tour and discovering the history of Cádiz 🙂
Cadiz is a small city with lots of interesting history. Our guide, Victoria, was terrific. She kept control of the group while navigating the various sites and gave us lots of extra information like places to eat and mingle with locals. We learned so much more than we could have on our own, and enjoyed the company of other travelers.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! I'm so glad you enjoyed the tour and found my recommendations helpful. It was a pleasure showing you around Cádiz!
Good guide but sometimes explanation in the sun
Thank you for your feedback! I always try to keep the group in the shade whenever possible, but unfortunately some of the places we visit don't have any shade. I'm glad you enjoyed the tour.
We were lucky to have Victoria as our Guide. She was informative, amusing and gave us lots of information about Cadiz and it’s history. She gave us recommendations for restaurants, bars and things to do. Couldn’t have asked for a better guide.
Thank you so much for your lovely words 😊! I'm really happy you enjoyed the tour and found it informative. It was a pleasure sharing the history of Cádiz with you, and I hope you had a fantastic stay!
The organiser cancelled at 9pm night before trip with no explanation. The refund has to be requested (not automatic) and the link comes up as ‘error has occurred’. The tel no to Tripadvisor doesn’t work. There’s no contact email info. I’d like my refund back! Very time consuming and disappointing. :-(
I'm really sorry for the inconvenience. Unfortunately, I had to cancel the tour because the minimum number of participants wasn't reached, and I sent you a message through the Viator app explaining this. Your frustration seems to be with Viator's refund process, which I completely understand. However, refunds are processed by Viator, not by me. They usually take up to 48 hours to process, and I don't even receive the payment for the booking until about a week later. I do feel it's unfair to leave a 1-star review for a tour that never took place, especially when the issue is with Viator's refund system rather than the service I provide.
It was a wonderful experience with Fabiola! She was as very friendly and knowledgeable, and pace was good.
Victoria is an excellent guide
Thank you so much! 😊
Our guide was very knowledgeable about Cádiz and very proud of her home. We learned plenty and enjoyed the tour. Would recommend this tour and guide!
Thank you so much! I'm delighted you enjoyed the tour. It was a pleasure showing you around Cádiz 😊
