Zaragoza Old Town and El Pilar Self Guided Walking Tour with Quiz

2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: German and 11 more

Explore Zaragoza's El Pilar and old town into an interactive adventure. This self-guided walking tour runs entirely on your smartphone, no app or physical guide needed, with an audio guide full of local stories and legends plus quizzes at each stop. Go at your own pace, pausing wherever you like, with a free eSIM keeping you connected from the Baroque Basilica del Pilar to the Roman ruins beneath the old town.

What's Included

Self-guided tour on your smartphone, APP not needed!
Audioguide with quizzes about each point of interest along the tour
A physical guide (the tour is accessible on your smartphone)
Access offline. Internet needed on your phone

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Start your self-guided tour at the entrance of The Aljafería Palace. Open your Ciceru experience nearby and follow the route on your smartphone.

End point

The tour ends near The Roman Theatre of Caesaraugusta. Take a moment to enjoy the area before finishing your walk.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • Palacio de la Aljaferia (Torre del Trovador) (Pass by)

    An 11th-century fortress-palace on the outskirts of the old town, now home to the regional parliament, blending Islamic-era horseshoe arches with later Christian Mudejar additions.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    A striking bronze monument to Zaragoza's heroine of the 1808 siege, sculpted by Mariano Benlliure, honoring the woman who fired a cannon against Napoleon's troops.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    A bullet-scarred 18th-century stone gate, the last survivor of the city's twelve historic gates, still bearing marks from the Napoleonic sieges of Zaragoza.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    A Mudejar masterpiece nicknamed 'the third cathedral,' famed for its octagonal brick tower, coffered wooden ceiling, and a Goya fresco decorating one of its side chapels.

    Admission ticket free
  • Plaza del Pilar (Pass by)

    Zaragoza's grand central plaza, home to the Fuente de la Hispanidad fountain, a sculptural map of Latin America, and once the city's cemetery, now its vibrant living room.

    Admission ticket free
  • Basilica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar (Pass by)

    One of Spain's most important pilgrimage sites, this baroque basilica houses the pillar on which the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared to St. James, and its frescoed domes were partly painted by Goya.

    Admission ticket free
  • La Lonja (Pass by)

    This Renaissance merchants' exchange, built by wealthy silk traders, is one of Spain's finest civil buildings, with slender spiral columns and an elegant single hall once used for trading goods.

    Admission ticket free
  • Puente de Piedra (Pass by)

    This medieval stone bridge across the Ebro River has connected Zaragoza's old town to the rest of the city for centuries, offering classic postcard views of the Basilica del Pilar.

    Admission ticket free
  • La Seo del Salvador (Pass by)

    The Cathedral of the Savior blends Gothic, Mudejar, Baroque and Renaissance styles built over centuries, and stands on the site of a former Roman forum and mosque, with a museum of Flemish tapestries inside.

    Admission ticket free
  • Museo del Teatro Romano de Caesaraugusta (Pass by)

    The excavated remains of Caesaraugusta's Roman theatre, once able to seat 6,000 spectators, are now an archaeological museum revealing the city's Roman origins beneath the modern streets.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Ciceru

Tags

Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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