Historic Vitoria Gasteiz Group Walking Tour
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover Vitoria-Gasteiz with a historian — not just a tour guide. Explore the historic heart of Vitoria-Gasteiz in a relaxed small group of no more than 8 people. Led by a historian with a PhD in Contemporary History, author of two books on Basque history published by Routledge, and with more than a decade of experience living in the Basque Country, this tour is designed to help you understand the city — and the fascinating history of the Basque Country around it. As you walk through the medieval streets and historic squares, we'll explore the people, events and changes that have shaped Vitoria-Gasteiz and the wider Basque Country, from medieval origins to the present day. This is more than a sightseeing walk. It's a chance to look beyond the obvious, ask questions and have a conversation about the places you visit, while gaining a deeper understanding of Vitoria-Gasteiz and the Basque Country.
Inclusions
What's included
- historian guide
What's not
- Bottled water
Itinerary
Meet your historian and begin by exploring the city's central square and its role in Vitoria-Gasteiz.
We make our way through the western side of the Old Town to the city walls, exploring Vitoria-Gasteiz's medieval history and the city's origins.
We stop at Santa Maria Plaza, home to the Cathedral of Santa Maria, where we explore Vitoria-Gasteiz's role in the Spanish Empire.
We continue through the eastern streets of the Old Town, exploring Basque identity, politics, culture and the events that shaped the region.
We make our way down througn the Old Town to Machete Plaza and through the Arquillos, where we exlpore the city's modern history.
We pause briefly in the civic heart of contemporary Vitoria-Gasteiz, Plaza Nueva, before making our way back to Plaza de la Virgen Blanca.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The meeting point is Gasteizko Batailaren monumentua (Monument to the Battle of Vitoria), right in the heart of the Plaza de la Virgen Blanca. You cannot miss it! I will meet you on the south side of the monument. I am always carrying a black folder.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 8 travellers
- Operated by
- Your Basque Journey
- 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
How it compares in Bilbao
- Its from-price is 79% below the median of the 330 experiences we list in Bilbao.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 174 of 330.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Bilbao
Bilbao is a Basque city on the Nervión River, a former industrial port reborn around a titanium-clad art museum and an old quarter of pintxo bars.
Bilbao grew rich on iron ore and shipbuilding, and its industrial riverside has been turned to culture. The Guggenheim Museum, designed by Frank Gehry and covered in titanium, curves beside the river, with a giant flower-covered dog and a spider sculpture outside. The Fine Arts Museum, in a park nearby, and the Zubizuri footbridge by Santiago Calatrava are other stops.
Top-ranked sights in Bilbao: Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Casco Viejo, Bilbao's Santiago Cathedral.
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