Renaissance Úbeda: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Úbeda’s architecture is a unique blend of Islamic and Italian Renaissance influences. The fine craftsmanship that can still be found within the historic town centre has earned Úbeda (and its neighbour Baeza) UNESCO World Heritage Site status.

On this walking tour, you’ll explore Úbeda’s 6,000-year-old history, which saw Muslims, Christians and Jews shaping its medieval old town.

The tour starts beside the clock tower in Plaza de Andalucía, just outside the medieval town walls. As you walk, I’ll tell you about Úbeda’s strategic importance in the Middle Ages as a frontier town and agricultural centre. In the former Jewish quarter, you’ll find out why few traces remain of this once-thriving community.

By the end of the tour in Plaza Vazquez de Molina, you’ll understand why a small Andalusian town like Úbeda is so packed with monumental Renaissance architecture. I’ll also tell you about some of the best places to sample Úbeda’s delicious local cuisine.

What's Included

Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Audio and Written Guide - English
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This tour starts in Plaza de Andalucía. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

This self-guided tour ends in front of the Palacio Juan Vázquez de Molina.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    This self-guided tour starts beside the clock tower in Plaza de Andalucía, just outside the medieval town walls. On this tour, you'll hear the town's history and learn about local culture and heritage.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    On this tour, you’ll wind through alleyways, past the Archaeological Museum of Úbeda, to see one of the area’s oldest churches, the Church of San Pablo.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    On this tour, you'll pass by the convent and church of Saint Miguel and hear about its history and architecture.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    On this tour, you'll enjoy spectacular views across the Guadalquivir River valley and find out what it means to get lost in the hills of Úbeda.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour ends in Plaza Vazquez de Molina, a square that’s packed with Renaissance treasures, including the Holy Chapel of the Saviour and the 16th-century palace, Palacio del Deán Ortega.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour ends in Plaza Vazquez de Molina, a square that’s packed with Renaissance treasures, including the Holy Chapel of the Saviour and the 16th-century palace, Palacio del Deán Ortega.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    This self-guided tour ends in Plaza Vazquez de Molina, a square that’s packed with Renaissance treasures.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by VoiceMap Audio Tours

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Architecture Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
New Product
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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