Romantic Antequera: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Duration1h 30m - 2h

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LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

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

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

Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation

What to expect

Plaza Coso Viejo
Pass by

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.
Municipal Museum of Antequera
Pass by

We'll pass by the Museum of Antequera, housed in a lovely mansion from the 1700s.

However, entry to the museum is not included.
Arco de Los Gigantes
Pass by

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.
Alcazaba de Antequera
Pass by

We'll pass the Alcazaba, the imposing medieval citadel of Antequera.

Please note that entry to the Alcazaba is not included in the tour.
Colegiata de Santa Maria la Mayor
Pass by

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.
Portichuelo Chapel - Virgen del socorro chapel.
Pass by

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.
Iglesia de Santa Maria de Jesus
Pass by

We'll pass by the Renaissance Church of Santa María de Jesús.

Please note, entry to the church is not included in the tour.
El Carmen Church
Pass by

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.
Museo de las Descalzas
Pass by

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.
Museo De Arte De La Diputacion. MAD. Antequera
Pass by

We'll pass close to the MAD museum of modern and contemporary art.

Entry to the museum is free.
Homenaje a los antiqiries
Pass by

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.
Iglesia de San Sebastian
Pass by

We'll finish our tour outside the Church of Saint Sebastian with its magnificent tower.

Entry to the church is free.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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.

End point

This self-guided audio tour ends one block away from the starting point at Parroquia San Sebastián.

Additional information

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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