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The stone tombs at the UNESCO-listed Antequera Dolmens Site put Antequera on the tourist map. But there are plenty of other reasons to visit this charming Andalucían city.
On this walking tour, you‘ll learn how Muslims and Christians battled for control of this strategic stronghold at the crossroads of Andalucía. You’ll also discover why it had romantic appeal for visitors like writer Washington Irving, who was in search of the legendary Spain of ‘ballad and chronicle‘.
The tour starts in Plaza Coso Viejo. From there, you‘ll wind your way up to the Arco de los Gigantes and the Alcazaba de Antequera citadel. As you explore, you‘ll find out how Ferdinand of Antequera changed the city‘s destiny, and discover picturesque legacies of the city‘s Moorish past. The final part of the tour will take you through the district the Christians built in the 15 to 1700s.
By the end of this tour in Plaza de San Sebastian, you‘ll understand why Antequera really is at the heart of Andalucía.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
This tour starts at Plaza Coso Viejo. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
This self-guided audio tour ends one block away from the starting point at Parroquia San Sebastián.
Itinerary
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We'll start our tour in Plaza Coso Viejo, by the statue of Ferdinand of Antequera. From here we will make our way up to the Alcazaba on the hill above us.
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We'll pass by the Museum of Antequera, housed in a lovely mansion from the 1700s. However, entry to the museum is not included.
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We'll pass through the Arco de los Gigantes, named after the statues that used to adorn it. This impressive arch takes us into what used to be the walled town in Muslim times.
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We'll pass the Alcazaba, the imposing medieval citadel of Antequera. Please note that entry to the Alcazaba is not included in the tour.
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We'll pass by the deconsecrated church of Santa Maria la Mayor, built in the Renaissance style. Entry to the church is not included in this tour.
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We'll pass by the distinctive porticoed chapel of El Portichuelo. You'll find out how it is related to the town's Holy Week processions.
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We'll pass by the Renaissance Church of Santa María de Jesús. Please note, entry to the church is not included in the tour.
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We'll pass by the Iglesia del Carmen, whose sombre Renaissance facade hides an exuberant Baroque interior. However, entry to the church is not included in this tour.
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We'll pass by the Museo de las Descalzas in the beautiful convent of the Discalced Carmelites. Please note that entry to the museum is not included in the tour.
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We'll pass close to the MAD museum of modern and contemporary art. Entry to the museum is free.
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We'll pass by the monument to the Muslims forced to leave the town after its conquest to the Christians. Most of the exiles from Antequera eventually settled in Granada.
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We'll finish our tour outside the Church of Saint Sebastian with its magnificent tower. Entry to the church is free.
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Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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