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Burgos
Knights, Pilgrims, and Cathedrals: A Burgos Audio Tour
- Duration1h 30m
- Max Travelers15 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryAgent Low Quality Product, Audio Guides
Overview
Echoes of medieval knights, Spanish royalty, and countless pilgrims reverberate across Burgos, where three UNESCO World Heritage sites converge. On this walking tour, you’ll find out how this Castilian stronghold shaped Spanish history while serving as a crucial stop on the Camino pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela.
The tour starts at the stone Arch of Santa María, one of only two surviving medieval gates. You’ll discover why blood sausage defines local cuisine, how a constable’s widow became one of Europe’s most powerful women, and why Franco chose this city to declare the Spanish Civil War’s end. The tour ends back at the magnificent Gothic Burgos Cathedral, the city’s towering temple that took centuries to complete.
On this 90-minute walking tour, you’ll stroll where Spanish wool became Flemish tapestries, where royal marriages shaped European politics, and where pilgrims still pause on their ancient journey to the world’s end.
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What's included
VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
What's Not included
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink
Itinerary
This self-guided audio tour starts at the stone Arch of Santa Maru00eda, one of only two surviving medieval gates. Youu2019ll trace a circular route through medieval squares, along tree-lined promenades, and up to castle viewpoints.
On this self-guided audio tour, you'll pass by Consulado del Mar. You'll hear its history and how it relates to this UNESCO heritage city as you walk.
On this self-guided audio tour, you'll pass by Statue of El Cid. You'll hear its history and how it relates to this UNESCO heritage city as you walk.
On this self-guided audio tour, you'll pass by Casa del Cordu00f3n - Palacio del Condestable de Castilla. You'll hear its history and how it relates to this UNESCO heritage city as you walk.
On this self-guided audio tour, you'll pass by Plaza Mayor. You'll hear its history and how it relates to this UNESCO heritage city as you walk.
On this self-guided audio tour, you'll pass by Plaza Huerto del Rey. You'll hear its history and how it relates to this UNESCO heritage city as you walk.
On this self-guided audio tour, you'll pass by Hostal Peregrinos. You'll hear its history and how it relates to this UNESCO heritage city as you walk.
On this self-guided audio tour, you'll pass by Church of San Nicolu00e1s de Bari. You'll hear its history and how it relates to this UNESCO heritage city as you walk.
On this self-guided audio tour, you'll pass by Arch of Fernu00e1n Gonzu00e1lez. You'll hear its history and how it relates to this UNESCO heritage city as you walk.
On this self-guided audio tour, you'll pass by Calleju00f3n de las brujas. You'll hear its history and how it relates to this UNESCO heritage city as you walk.
The tour ends back at the magnificent Gothic Burgos Cathedral, the cityu2019s towering temple that took centuries to complete.
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adultu2019s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.