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Things to do in El Pópulo, Spain

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Cadiz: City Center Guided Walking Tour

1. Cadiz: City Center Guided Walking Tour

Discover highlights like San Juan de Dios Square, Cadiz Cathedral, and the Roman Theater on a walking tour of Cadiz with a bilingual guide. Admire 19th-century houses in Plaza de las Flores and visit El Pópulo, one of the oldest neighborhoods of Cadiz. Get an in-depth look at local history. After meeting your guide in San Juan de Dios Square, begin your tour with a short historical introduction. Pass through the medieval neighborhood of El Pópulo next to the Roman Theater. Learn about the importance of trade with America and trader palaces like Casa del Almirante. Walk between two cathedrals while getting to know more about both. Head to Plaza de las Flores, one of the most beautiful squares you can find in Cadiz. Snap photos of the 19th-century houses surrounding the square before finishing the tour at Cadiz Central Market.

From Seville: Cadiz and Jerez de la Frontera Day Trip

2. From Seville: Cadiz and Jerez de la Frontera Day Trip

Learn about the history of Cadiz and Jerez on this guided excursion from Seville. Enjoy local tapas, relax on the beach and explore the charming streets of the historic center of Cadiz. Start in the Bay of Cadiz and see its beautiful seaside, the Costa de la Luz. First, stop in Jerez de la Frontera, where you will have the chance to visit a traditional bodega and taste the famous wines from the South of Spain. Then, travel to Cadiz, a city with delightful beaches and tasty tapas, whose residents are famous everywhere for their joyful attitudes. Visit the city center and the magnificent cathedral, and, little by little, discover the oldest city in Europe with more than 3 millennia of history. Afterward, enjoy the afternoon on one of the beaches or walk the narrow streets of the Barrio de la Viña or El Pópulo, the most charming and traditional neighborhoods of the city.

Cádiz: Private Walking Tour with Local Guide

3. Cádiz: Private Walking Tour with Local Guide

Discover the history and heritage of the city of Cádi . Along the way, you will stroll through Central Market , Las Flores Square, at the heart of La Viña. Start in la Plaza San Juan de Dios, THE beautiful Town Hall Square and go through the El Populo neighborhood, and see old cafés, boutiques, markets, and bookstores. Taste a typical Tapas after the tour (not included in the price) and then enjoy a short trip on one of Cádiz vintage trams.

Cádiz: Private Guided Tour with Flexible Route

4. Cádiz: Private Guided Tour with Flexible Route

Get to know those corners of Cádiz that you have always wanted to discover with our Private Tour of Cádiz, the most comfortable and personal way to see the city with your family or friends. In the private tour we adapt to your tastes: we can plan the route according to your interests or make the itinerary with the essential places of the capital. Always walking at your own pace, with the breaks you want to eat and take photos. Our guide in Spanish will wait for you at the hotel or agreed meeting point, and will tell you thousands of anecdotes and curiosities about Cádiz that you surely did not know. He will also give you tips on how to use public transport around Cádiz and can even recommend some interesting places to eat or go shopping. In our standard itinerary we will see the most important monuments and attractions of Cádiz: The Plaza de San Juan de Dios, the Roman Theater, the Cádiz Cathedral, the Cádiz Market, the Tavira Tower, the San Sebastián Castle, La Caleta Beach , the Castle of Santa Catalina…

Cádiz: Mysteries and Legends Walking Tour with Souvenir

5. Cádiz: Mysteries and Legends Walking Tour with Souvenir

Immerse yourself in Cadiz's lesser-known secrets and mysteries on this walking tour. Wander through the silent and shadowy streets of El Pópulo and La Viña. See sights such as the Church of Oratorio de San Felipe Neri, Plaza de la Cruz Verde, and the Basílica of San Juan de Dios. Start your tour in Plaza de San Antonio and learn about the square's paranormal activity and the theories that surround it. Continue towards the Church of Oratorio de San Felipe Neri in La Viña and learn about its hidden past. Wander through the maze-like streets of Cadiz's center, including Calle Solana and Calle Sagasta, to reach San Lorenzo Parish. Continue along Calle María Arteaga and learn about the street's fascinating namesake before reaching Plaza de la Cruz Verde. Learn about the shocking past that lies behind the square's palm trees and restaurants. Next, continue to the vibrant El Pópulo, the city's oldest neighborhood where you will discover some medieval secrets. Finish the tour in Plaza de San Juan de Dios and witness the breathtaking Basílica of San Juan de Dios. At the end of your tour, you'll receive a souvenir to remember your tour.

Cádiz: Private Walking Tour

6. Cádiz: Private Walking Tour

Explore the historic center of Cádiz and see some of its most important monuments such as the Roman Walls, Cadiz Cathedral, and the neighborhood of La Viña. Learn about the history of the city which is one of the oldest in the world and has been influenced by a variety of civilizations. Start by meeting at your hotel in the central areas of Cádiz. Stroll through the historic center with your guide and discover the historic monuments of one of the oldest cities in the world. Discover Moorish and Hispanic architectural styles other influences from the Phoenicians, Greeks, and Romans. See the Town Hall, Roman Theatre, and the beautiful Plaza de las Flores. Explore the charming La Viña quarter, home to buzzing typical Andalusian taverns and tapas bars. Admire the views of the famous Caleta Beach. Enter Cádiz Cathedral to learn about its fascinating history. After the tour, you will have gained a greater appreciation of one of the jewels of Andalusia.

Cadiz: Mysteries and Crimes Walking Tour with Souvenir

7. Cadiz: Mysteries and Crimes Walking Tour with Souvenir

Uncover Cadiz's criminal history on this walking tour. Stroll through the now-safe streets of the El Pópulo neighborhood and unearth the truth about some of the city's most iconic landmarks, including Puerta de la Tierra and the Convent of Nuestra Señora del Rosario. Start your tour in Plaza de San Antonio and learn about the square's horrifying past as the scene of a mass burial during the Phoenician times. Continue to Callejón de Tinte and learn about the mysterious woman who haunts this alleyway. Next, head to the Convent of Nuestra Señora del Rosario where you will learn about Cadiz's role in the Spanish slave trade. Continue to the bustling shopping street of Calle Nueva in the El Pópulo neighborhood and discover the shocking murder mystery case of Juan Páez, the lost child of El Pópulo. In the Santa Maria neighborhood, learn about Cadiz's gypsy witches and their cruel execution. Finish the tour in Puerta de la Tierra, where your guide will be happy to give you recommendations on where to continue your criminal exploration of the city.

Cadiz: Historical Walking Tour with Visit to Roman Theatre

8. Cadiz: Historical Walking Tour with Visit to Roman Theatre

Immerse yourself in the fascinating past of Europe's oldest continuously inhabited town, Cadiz, on this walking tour with an English or Spanish guide. Follow in the steps of the Phoenicians who founded it 3000 years ago, visiting the Roman Theatre, Casa del Almirante, and Avenue Campo del Sur. Start your tour from Plaza de San Juan de Dios, the commercial center of the city since way back in the 16th century. Make your way to the El Populo neighborhood dominated by the towering, baroque Cádiz Cathedral and its older, smaller neighbor, Santa Cruz church. Follow your guide to the cloistered patio of Casa del Almirante (House of the Admiral). Learn about this fine example of a Valencian Baroque mansion as you admire the doorway carved from Genoese marble and Gothic arches. Next, see one of the finest relics remaining from Cádiz’s booming period, the Roman Theatre, the oldest known Roman theatre in Spain. Let our imagination fly amidst the ruins and try to recreate the performances that took place here. Continue down a serpentine path tracing the southern coast along Mar del Vendaval (Gale Sea). Admire views of the Atlantic Ocean from the seafront promenade of Avenue Campo del Sur. Then, it's time to move forward in time by taking a stroll around the burgeois city of the 19th century where the Spanish worked on their first Constitution in 1812. Stop in Plaza de las Flores next to the post office building. End the tour in the quaint Plaza Candelaria in the historic center.

From Cadiz: Private White Villages and City Guided Tour

9. From Cadiz: Private White Villages and City Guided Tour

Soak up the breathtaking beauty of 2 of Andalusia's white villages. Admire the whitewashed houses and their colorful flowers with your guide, then take a private tour of the historic city of Cadiz including all of its key sights. Start with pickup from your accommodation or the port in Cadiz as you get ready to dive into Andalucia's unique culture. Enjoy a scenic drive out the first white village stop at Medina Sidonia. Stroll through its Moorish streets while taking in its authentic and atmospheric architecture. Next, head for the second white village of Vejer de la Frontera. Admire its location nestled in a landscape of rolling hills and orange groves. Enjoy some free time for lunch before your afternoon tour of Cadiz. Thencover the key sights of historic Cadiz. Visit the Plaza San Juan de Dios or Plaza del Ayuntamiento. Marvel at the architectural delights of the church of San Juan de Dios, the Casa de los Pazos Miranda, and the neoclassical Town Hall. Continue your tour with a trip to the Barrio del Pópulo, Cadiz's oldest quarter. Marvel at the 3 entrance arches including the Arco de la Rosa, and take a stroll around the market. End your tour by visiting the Plaza de las Flores and the Tavira Tower, the old town's tallest building.

From Seville: Private Guided Day Trip to Cádiz and Jerez

10. From Seville: Private Guided Day Trip to Cádiz and Jerez

You'll be picked up from your chosen location in Seville and first head off to Jerez which will take round 1 hour. You'll have time visit the Its old quarter where you'll see the Alcázar de Jerez, a Moorish fortress founded in the 11th century. On Tuesdays and Thursdays there is a typical Andalusian horse dance show that can be watched at The Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art, a famed riding school with also a carriage museum. Lunch can be held in a bar where you can enjoy an exciting flamenco show and taste the local sherry, from the so-called Sherry Triangle lying to the west of Jerez. From Jerez you'll then head over to Cadíz, a road trip that'll take approximately 40 minutes, you'll receive a tour around the city lasting between 3 and 4 hours, you can expect to visit; -The neighbourhood of El Populo, the oldest inhabited neighbourhood in Europe -Roman theatre -Cathedral of Cadíz -Fish Market, one of the oldest markets in all of Spain -Tavira tower, the Camera Obscura -La Vina, a neighbourhood full of legends -La Caleta Beach where we will watch the spectacular sunset. After a day full of activities, you can relax in the car as we make our journey back to Seville which will take around 1 hour 20 mins.

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4.4 / 5

based on 103 reviews

The Sherry tour and tasting was an excellent start to the day. Maria, the local guide explained the sherry making process very well and the tasters at the end gave us a very wide range of sherries. Our tour in Cádiz was amazing and full of amazing views. Miguel our guide from Seville was brilliant. He presented the tour in a great and often funny way that kept our interest going and was full of anecdotal and historic information. Lunch at the many tapas bars in the market was fabulous. The best raw cod tapas at the pintxos bar and fried calamares, so fresh, as if it had just jumped out of the sea. We finished at La Caleta beach. What an amazing day. We have learned so much. Thank you Miguel, especially for not getting tired of all our questions

Ana was awesome! Her knowledge of the city of Cadiz and its history was on full display. She walked us through multiple barrios and explained the timeline and history for each. She gave us ample time for photos and was patient with the abundance of questions we asked. I would highly recommend Cadizfornia Tours if you are in town and looking for a qualified guide service. We found them through a NY Times article from 2018 discussing the top 52 places to visit in the world. Google it for an informative read.

Klara was a fantastic guide. Fun, extremely knowledgable and tailored the experience to meet our interests. She gave us a great insight into the history of the town with a number of entertaining anecdotes . Her English was exceptional and her insider tips of where to eat, drink and visit during our brief time in Cadiz was an added bonus. 10 out of 10 experience.

The tour was very informative, we learned a lot about the history and buildings, often combined with nice stories, we also walked through the market and got great tips about tapas and food, it was very interesting and definitely recommended - big thank you to Klara, with your nice and funny way you gave us two nice hours!

Excellent trip with Manuel as an exceptional guide. I loved it❤️