Things to Do in Zaragoza

Discover the capital of the Ebro river and its more than 2000 years of history, art, culture and traditions. On this tour you will be able to enjoy not only its most important monuments but also all its secrets through an interactive visit.

You will discover the ancient past of Caesaraugusta, the Roman colony, and also the different cultures that inhabited the Islamic Saraqusta and its heritage: Mudejar art, a World Heritage Site. We will walk through its traditional streets and we will cross "El Tubo" an essential gastronomic tapas area next to baroque churches and remains of the 19th century avant-garde modernist Zaragoza. Obviously, we will admire Zaragoza's two great jewels, located in the same square, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar and the Cathedral of San Salvador also known as La Seo.
Knowing a city, however, goes beyond seeing its monuments, that's why we will get to know some hidden corners and spaces in order to learn about their stories, legends, life, and in general, their people.

Most important points of interest that we will visit:

• Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar
• Cathedral of San Salvador or La Seo
• Roman theatre of Caesaraugusta
• "El Tubo": Gastronomic area
• Two Mudejar churches: San Gil and Magdalena
• "La Lonja"
• Alfonso Street
• Central Market
• Church of Santa Isabel de Portugal
• Statue of Caesar Augustus and the Roman walls
• Monument to Francisco de Goya
• And many others that you will discover during the tour

 Remember: you have come to have a good time, enjoy Zaragoza! .

We invite you on a journey through time through the ancient history of Zaragoza, from the Roman Caesaraugusta to the present day. An experience full of art and contrasts, culture, gastronomy and curiosities... that will immerse us in the essence of the city.

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We will start our Free Tour of Zaragoza next to the sculpture of Goya , in the central Plaza del Pilar. With the approval of this genius, we will travel to the past of the city from the Museum of the Roman Forum , located in the Plaza de la Seo, where the Roman remains of what was the nerve center of Caesaraugusta are found. In this same location we will find one of the two cathedrals in Zaragoza, the Seo , also known as the Cathedral of El Salvador and which has been declared a World Heritage Site due to its Mudejar elements.

 We will visit the tourist Plaza del Pilar . Did you know that it is one of the largest pedestrian squares in Europe? On our way we will discover emblematic points such as La Lonja, the Town Hall, the Fuente de la Hispanidad and, of course, the monumental Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of Pilar. We will admire its exterior architecture and learn some curiosities about the Patron Saint of Hispanic Heritage.

 Shall we continue? Many more surprises await us on our way, for example, the San Juan de los Panetes Church with its characteristic tower, the Roman walls and the monument to César Augusto .

Zaragoza is nicknamed the City of the Four Cultures , since throughout history the great civilizations that have occupied the country have inhabited this city. The Torreón de la Zuda is a living testimony that will tell us about the Muslim footprint in the city.

 Not only can Zaragoza boast of heritage, gastronomy and local products require a well-deserved stop. From the emblematic Central Market , a jewel of modernism, we will talk about all this while we allow ourselves to be delighted.

But this does not end here! We will continue our Free Tour through the streets of Zaragoza talking about curiosities until we reach El Tubo, the tapas area of the city. We have many recommendations prepared.

We will finish our free tour of Zaragoza next to the Roman Theatre , an architectural marvel that takes us back to the Roman past from which we started and leaves us even more eager to continue enjoying the city.

Discover Zaragoza in an hour and a half: history, legends and charm

Do you have little time but want to see the best of Zaragoza's historic centre? Join my guided tour! We will visit the most emblematic corners of this city full of history and surprises.

I will take you through its ancient streets to reveal the secrets of the Basilica del Pilar, the hidden Roman ruins and the two fascinating cathedrals. You will learn curious anecdotes and legends that will transport you to the past and details that would go unnoticed without an expert eye.

It won't be a simple visit; it will be an entertaining journey where history comes to life and time flies. Ideal for all audiences and perfect for those who want to discover Zaragoza in an enjoyable and exciting way.

Reserve your place now and be amazed by this gem!



Places seen during the visit:

• The Roman wall
• The Central Market
• The Square of Justice
• The Church of Saint Elizabeth
• The New Tower
• Alfonso Street
• The Tube
• The Parish Church of San Gil Abad
• Fantoba Pastry Shop
• The Roman Theatre
• The Cathedral of the Savior (La Seo)
• The Stone Bridge
• The Lonja
• The Basilica of the Pillar

Tour duration: 1:30h

Tip options: Cash or Bizum

Walking tour through Zaragoza in order to discover its history and highlights We will visit monuments such us Hispanic Fountain, Central Market, The Roman Wall, El Pilar basilica, SEO cathedral, The tapas area "El Tubo" and the city centre "Plaza de España"

The Inquisition was undoubtedly one of the darkest episodes in the history of Spain . We are all familiar with the torture, the secrecy and the so-called “Black Legend”.
But do we know the victims? Witches, sodomites, ghouls, sorcerers, healers, heretics and dissidents. Who were these men and women? What were their sins and punishments?
On this visit we rescue their names and stories from oblivion, while we go through the 350 years of the Inquisition in Aragon. With a controversial imposition, this court was established in Zaragoza in the middle of the era of the Catholic Kings and to the displeasure of all Zaragoza society. In its more than three centuries in this land, it left a multitude of headquarters, prisons (public and secret) and countless anonymous and famous victims such as the famous Zaragoza painter Goya .
Come and discover this part of our dark history on an outdoor tour where we will visit the scenes that gave rise to some of the most tense and famous moments in Zaragoza.

Come with us to this night tour if you want to discover Zaragoza's darker side: chilling stories, spooky tales, forgotten cementeries under our feet, unsolved mysteries, mummys, creepy ghots and even a rude goblin.

The length of the tour is 1 hour and a half because as we say in Spain "if the good is brief' then it is twice as good", so you know we've chosen the best stories for you.

Free tours don't have a fixed price, everyone gives the guide the quantity that seems right for them (this normally being between 10€ and 50€ per person depending on the satisfaction with the tour)

Welcome to Zaragoza!

Its historical complex hides stories, important figures and miracles that deserve to be told:

• Who founded it?
• What civilizations lived there?
• Why is the cult of the Virgin of Pilar so important?
• Where are the tapas areas?

On this tour , we'll stroll through the main streets and squares , discovering the city's past and its monumental richness , represented by its historic center. This tour is suitable for everyone . Once it's over, I'd be happy to help you continue exploring the city. 😉

The route lasts approximately 2 hours and the group has a MINIMUM of 4 people and a MAXIMUM of 25 people.

I accept both cash and Bizum payments.

Zaragoza has many mysteries hidden from most of its inhabitants. Truculent stories of love and death, great tragedies that marked the lives of its citizens and even paranormal events . Join us to discover them with the help of a local historian to see the other side of the city.

Our tour will begin at sunset, when the shadows and stories give life to the buildings that tell them. We will walk through the old scaffold of Zaragoza , where the gallows and the Inquisition imposed order since the Middle Ages. We will reveal who the murderers of the crime that was committed in the cathedral are and the pact that one of its priests made with the Devil himself. We will remember the thousands of lives that were taken by Napoleon's army and where the heroes of Zaragoza ended up. We will descend into hell through a pit that has no end and that has engulfed the lives of the people of Zaragoza and, sadly, continues to do so. We will tell the stories of lovers who could not continue their romance and we will discover the feminine side of the city thanks to the stories of women who faced their destiny and fought for their freedom . We cannot forget the most terrifying and paranormal events that put all Zaragoza residents in suspense in the 20th century. XX, voices that came from unexpected places and a hotel room where you don't sleep a wink.

As if that were not enough, you will have incredible views of the illuminated Basilica del Pilar and other monuments, so I recommend bringing your camera to take photos as incredible as the ones we show you here.

Embark on a dramatized tour like no other, where you'll travel back in time and immerse yourself in the legends, myths, and secrets of Zaragoza, while experiencing the epic battles that shaped its history. So, gather your courage, because I'll need your help to unravel the mysteries of the past and change the course of history!

It all begins in Plaza de San Carlos , where a mysterious soldier from the Siege of Zaragoza awaits you. He's no ordinary soldier: he's tasked with a mission that could change the course of history... and you're the key player.

During the tour, you'll walk through streets steeped in memory and discover enigmas that have stood the test of time : apparitions, hidden pacts, urban legends, and secrets buried beneath the cobblestones.

But it won't all be storytelling and whispers: you'll relive some of the most intense chapters of the War of Independence , when heroes and heroines challenged the impossible with courage and blood.

Iconic locations like the Magdalena, the Arch of the Dean, the Plaza de San Bruno, and the Stone Bridge will be part of the game board where this top-secret mission unfolds. At each stop, there are new clues... and new decisions.

Victory isn't written in stone. Only with your help can we change the outcome.

⚠️👦🏻This tour is not recommended for children due to explicit content involving violence, sex, and criminal events.

We go through the entire history of the city of Zaragoza. Live the 2000 years of the city from Roman times to the present. Visit with us one of the largest historical centers in Spain. Crossroads of many civilizations that left their mark on museums, squares, streets and monuments. We will start with the Roman origin at the Puerta Cinegia, we will continue along Calle Afonso to talk about medieval times and La Corona de Aragón through its different squares until we reach the Plaza del Pilar, there we will discover all the monuments next to the basilica and then visit the Cathedral of the Seo and the Mudejar. We will finish talking about gastronomy through the Tube where we end the tour.

Would you like to discover the essentials of Zaragoza and do you have 2 and a half hours available ?

Then I invite you to take a trip back in time 2,000 years ago where we will visit the most important places and monuments of the city, from its foundation as a Roman colony of " Caesaraugusta" , passing through the Muslim " Saraqusta" until reaching " Çaragoça ". " medieval after the Christian reconquest.

We will start the tour at the statue of Caesar Augustus and we will tour the historic center of the city together.

And to get your teeth into it , these are some of the things you will discover:

• A market where traditional fish, meat and fruit stalls merge with tapas and cocktails stalls.

• Picturesque squares in which churches, museums, Renaissance palaces and lively terraces share space at the same time.

• The most famous tapas area and our gastronomy, festivals, traditions and customs.

• Towers and examples of Mudejar art , declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

We will end the tour at the most emblematic monument of Zaragoza: the Cathedral-Basilica of Nuestra Señora del Pilar. We will talk about the origin of its construction and the history, devotion and miracles that are attributed to the Virgen del Pilar.

If you don't have long teeth yet, I want to tell you that this is only a small part of what you will see during the tour and that there may be some unexpected surprises if you pay attention...

Have I convinced you? Then I'll see you on the tour!

**I accept both cash payment and Bizum.