Small Group Tour of Murcia





Description
Discover the historic charm of Murcia on a captivating walking tour that takes you through the city's picturesque streets and squares. Begin at the Glorieta de España and immerse yourself in the rich history of this ancient city as you admire its iconic buildings. The tour is led by an official tourist guide with a degree in history, allowing us to transform our walk into a true journey into the past. We will also circle the imposing Murcia Cathedral, a true synthesis of art in the city, whose construction spanned more than four centuries. - Stroll through Murcia's historic center, starting at Glorieta de España - Visit the exterior of Murcia Cathedral, a compendium of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles - Learn about the city's rich history and architecture from an expert guide - Ideal for history buffs and art lovers looking to explore Murcia's heritage
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Itinerary
We will begin in one of the city's most emblematic squares, ideal for introducing the origin and history of Murcia.
We will cross the river and walk through the space between the Peligros and Malecón bridges, to understand the enormous importance of the river in shaping Murcia and its "huerta" (irrigated farmland).
We will stop next to one of the best preserved fragments of the Islamic wall of Murcia to delve into the medieval past of the city.
We will visit the Plaza de las Flores and Plaza de Santa Catalina, the true nerve center of Murcian social life and "tapeo" in the city.
We will explore some of the most emblematic spaces in the historic center, such as San Bartolomé Square or Jabonerías Street, ideal places to understand how the city has evolved since the Middle Ages.
We will cross some of the city's most emblematic squares, such as Julián Romea Square or Santo Domingo Square, from where we will describe some of Murcia's most interesting monumental buildings, such as the Romea Theatre or the Santo Domingo Church.
We will travel from north to south along the street that has been the central axis of Murcia since the Middle Ages to discover its curious origin and interesting history.
We will stop at what is considered one of the most beautiful squares in Spain, where the impressive main façade of the Cathedral is located. From there, we will admire some of the city's most outstanding monumental landmarks, such as the Episcopal Palace and the famous Moneo Building.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(3)
Lot's of interesting and suitable historical information. The guide's pace took into account both the weather and the participants. He happily answered additional questions. We head a wonderful time. :)
Manuel was an excellent tourguide who had a very good knowledge about Murcia Passionate about his job
Thank you so much! I'm glad you had a good time. It was a pleasure for me to do the tour with you.
Nice casual walking tour experiencing the sights of central Murcia. Everything on time with easy to find meeting place. Learnt lots about the history of the city.



