Cádiz Trip Overview
Discover the oldest city in Spain and one of the oldest cities of the western world on a 2.5 hours private walking tour. Explore the hidden corners of Cadiz, enjoy the exuberant and colourful architecture, learn about the history and culture of this amazing city and feel all the magic of Cadiz.
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* Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
* Starts: Cádiz, Spain
* Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> City Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Cádiz, Andalucía, Spain
Discover the oldest city in Spain and one of the oldest cities of the western world on a 2.5 hours private walking tour. Explore the hidden corners of Cadiz, enjoy the exuberant and colourful architecture, learn about the history and culture of this amazing city and feel all the magic of Cadiz.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Monumento a la Constitución de 1812, 11006 Cádiz, Spain
Located in the Plaza de España, the Monument to the Courts of Cadiz or Monument to the Constitution of 1812 commemorates the centenary of the 1812 Constitution in Spain
Plaza de España is an open space, so it can be contemplated without any time limit.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Murallas de San Carlos, Plaza de Espana s/n, 11004 Cadiz Spain
Following the sacking of Cadiz by the Count of Essex in 1596, the inhabitants saw the need to raise city walls to protect against further assaults. With the exception of the land frontage, the rest of the walls were constructed on the shore to protect against invasion from the sea.
Walls, now, form part of the idiosyncrasy of Cadiz and serve as a source of pride for the city.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Plaza de San Juan de Dios, Cadiz Spain
The Plaza de San Juan de Dios has been the commercial centre of the city since way back in the 16th century, the square opens out onto the harbour and the Atlantic Ocean and is home to a fascinating collection of buildings, among them the City Hall and a church that takes the same name as the square, that being the Church of San Juan de Dios.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Mercado Central, Plaza Libertad s/n Falta saber si los fines de semana abre., 11005 Cadiz Spain
The Central Market in Cadiz is more than just a market. This is the social centre of the city, the place where gossip is exchanged, meals are planned, drinks are enjoyed and life is lived. We will visit the Market in the morning to see the energetic commerce of everyday life, as the people of Cadiz descend upon this famous square in search of fruit, vegetables, meat, bavardage, rumours and the rest. Oh, and fish, plenty of fish, as the central fish market is one of the great Cadiz experiences.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Plaza de la Mina, 11004 Cadiz Spain
This square was built in the mid-19th century, on the site of the old vegetable garden of San Francisco convent. It was converted into a public area after the sale of church lands conducted by Mendizábal.
The latest rehabilitation in 1991, respected the 19th century aesthetics that characterise the square, which has always been a favourite spot with Cadiz residents of all ages.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Casino gaditano, Pl. San Antonio, 15, 11003 Cádiz, Spain
Founded in 1844, the Casino Gaditano is an emblematic cultural and social institution that, within the unique framework of a historic and beautiful building, has been promoting the dissemination of culture, science, economic progress, dialogue and coexistence among the people of Cadiz.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Teatro Romano, El Populo, Cadiz Spain
The Cadiz Roman Theatre is a partially excavated and partially looked after piece of historic architecture that was only discovered in 1980. It was one of the largest of its time, although little remains in the modern age.
Duration: 15 minutes
