Things to Do in Cuenca

We are a group of three official tour guides from Cuenca, passionate about our city. For 17 years, we have been showing visitors the hidden corners of the historic center with the same enthusiasm as the first day, sharing its most curious anecdotes and reminiscing about its legends.

Our hallmark is a sense of humor and getting travelers involved in the tour. The more questions, the better.

All our guided tours begin at the Town Hall Arches and last for two hours.

Discover a medieval historic center preserved for centuries and declared a World Heritage Site.

We will walk through the upper part of the city, exploring its intricate alleyways and stopping to admire its churches, palaces, convents and viewpoints overlooking the deep ravines of the Huécar and Júcar rivers.

During the first hour We will explore the most beautiful street in the old town: the Ronda de Julián Romero.

After learning about the history of the old College of San José and enjoying several spectacular viewpoints , we will arrive at what was once the Tribunal of the Inquisition to be amazed by its terrible history and enjoy unforgettable views.

Afterwards we will descend along the solitary Ronda del Júcar and enjoy the facades of the Cathedral and the Hanging Houses , to finish by discovering the incredible history of the San Pablo Bridge.

If you arrive late you can join us in Plaza de Ronda, where we will be explaining for the first 10 minutes, and if you arrive later we will still meet at the Casas Colgadas (but remember that those who are punctual will meet under the arches of the Town Hall)

Visit the city of Cuenca, walking through its streets, learning the history of this medieval city, in broad daylight and downhill!
A route for lovers of cities with history, art, culture and nature, all of which come together. Immerse yourself in a World Heritage city that is unique in the entire world. This route is ideal for getting lost, while learning about its history, in the streets of Cuenca.

From the viewpoint of the Arco de Bezudo , we will go down the gorge of the Huécar River , letting ourselves be enchanted by its streets, its buildings, its history, its monuments and its art. We will see the seat of the ancient Inquisition , as well as the history and Templar architecture of the church of San Pedro . We will go down Julián Romero Street until we reach the Cathedral , where we will be captivated by the beauty of the cathedral of Santa María and San Julián. We will discover the history of the Plaza Mayor , as well as its surroundings.
Finally, we will head towards the Hanging Houses and the San Pablo Bridge , where geology and one of the most emblematic panoramic views of Spain will accompany us as we explore its history.
Are you joining us in falling in love with Cuenca?


Itinerary:

• Panoramic view of Cuenca in the Castillo district
• Headquarters of the former Inquisition
• Templar Church of St. Peter
• Christ of the Passage
• Florencio Cañas Viewpoint
• Former home of José Luis Perales
• Inn of St. Joseph
• Church of Saint Pantaleon
• Cuenca Cathedral and Plaza Mayor
• San Martin skyscraper
• Hanging Houses
• St. Paul's Bridge

Tour duration: 2 hours.

Useful information for the traveler:
You can continue the tour with a guided visit inside the cathedral, paying only €12.5 in advance, which includes the entrance to the temple and the guided tour inside!
*The realization of this visit will depend on the number of participants.

The ideal route for lovers of mystery and legend. Get ready to get to know Cuenca like never before, with a guided tour in the light of the moon, while the most famous stories and legends of the city are told, some of them with a royal base. We will start in the Anteplaza, in the mosaic that represents the Cuenca coat of arms, right next to the Tourism Information Office, in front of the City Hall. From here, we will go up to the Plaza de Mangana, to see its tower and a history marked by the witchcraft psychosis of the seventeenth century that took place in Cuenca. We will retrace our steps to go to the Plaza Mayor, and we will continue through an alley to learn about the famous skyscrapers of San Martín and Santa Catalina, the Hanging Houses and the legend of the Casa de la Sirena. Once this is done, we will head towards the Cathedral, where we will meet one of the prophecies of the famous French astrologer Michel de Notrédame, Nostradamus, closely related to Cuenca and its famous temple. We will continue walking towards the highest part of the city through Ronda del Huécar or Julián Romero street and we will continue going up to discover the mystery that houses one of the first Christian churches in Cuenca, the church of San Pedro, and from there we will cross to the Hoz del Júcar. As we descend along the path of the sickle, we will know the scene from which the Holy Inquisition knocked down the poor victims who fell into its clutches, to finish the route in a beautiful and mysterious place like few others: the hermitage of the Virgen de las Angustias , and we will end with the most famous story of the city: the legend of the Devil's Cross.

Discover Cuenca in a unique way, through its legends. Immerse yourself in the mysteries of this medieval city on the only themed/theatrical tour in town.

Our meeting point will be the fountain in Plaza Mayor, in the Plaza Mayor, opposite the steps of the Cathedral, next to Globalcaja.

Our first stop will be the San Miguel neighborhood, where legend says there were ghosts that terrorized the population... to go to our next point, where we will tell you the legend behind a small prank in the city, the Eyes of the Moorish Woman.

Later, we will go down to the Hermitage of Las Angustias, where we will tell the most famous legend of the city, which inspired Bécquer for one of his rhyming works.

We will go back the way we came and leave, along the Júcar riverbank, towards one of the first Christian churches in the city, the church of San Nicolás, to tell the legend of the saint's miracles.

We'll go to the other gorge, the Huécar, to learn the love story between Don Julián and Doña Angustias, under the watchful eye of the Christ of the passageway, and from there we'll descend to the Hanging Houses, where we'll tell the legend of the House of the Mermaid, and discover if there are mermaids, with their songs, in the city of Cuenca...

Finally, we will end the tour in the famous Plaza de Mangana, where, at the foot of the tower of the same name, we will tell the most terrifying legend of Cuenca, the one that features witches from the 17th century.

And the most special thing of all... an apparition will accompany us throughout the entire journey...

NOTE: The theatrical tour costs €12 per person. This is the amount we value our work and the investment made in costumes, hats, and masks. We understand that this is a free tour, but please keep in mind that we rely solely on this activity for our livelihood, so we greatly appreciate your feedback, both in terms of comments and the price. If you feel you don't value the two-and-a-half-hour theatrical mystery tour at this price, we would appreciate it if you didn't make a reservation so that others who do can participate. Thank you.

Itinerary:

- Fountain in the Plaza Mayor, Plaza Mayor (starting point)
- San Miguel Passage: The Ghosts of San Miguel
- Church of San Miguel: The legend of Martín Alhaja and the conquest of Cuenca
- Descent to Las Angustias and the Hermitage of Las Angustias: The Cross of the Convert
- San Nicolás Square: The Eyes of the Moor
- Julián Romero Street: Legend of the Christ of the Passageway
- Hanging Houses: The Legend of the Mermaid's House
- Mangana Square: The Witches of Mangana


VERY IMPORTANT NOTE

Travelers, we know perfectly well that this is a free tour platform, so in response to some somewhat negative opinions that only criticized the fact that we give a ticket at the beginning of the tour, we want to clarify why we hand it out, even though we always do it at the beginning of the tour.
We don't just offer free tours; we work with many platforms, some requiring prepayment and others where the client pays upon arrival at our meeting point. Many people choose free tour platforms without really knowing what they are or how much to tip. This website has a FAQ section with answers to all those questions, so we focus on what's important: we provide a ticket, the amount of which reflects our valuation of our service. This is essential for any potential tax audit and serves as a simplified invoice. You are never asked to pay this amount; you simply need to bring it with you. Many people prefer to pay the amount upfront and then have peace of mind knowing they've paid, while others prefer to tip whatever they want at the end of the tour (of course, there are also those who leave early or at the end of the tour without giving anything, but we don't count them). That said, it is necessary that you bring your corresponding ticket, which does not imply that we are going to visit any monument, but simply that you have to bring it so that we can declare our taxes.

Additional information for the traveler:

Please confirm your attendance . Often, people make reservations but then don't show up for the tour, which means there aren't enough places available for people who are genuinely interested and makes the management, logistics, and planning more difficult for the guide. Therefore, please confirm if you will be joining the tour. If there is a reservation for only two people who haven't confirmed and don't respond, the guide will cancel the tour.

- The minimum number of people required for the tour is 6.

The tour can be done with a stroller, but it's much better and more comfortable to carry the little ones in a backpack, as there are stairs in some sections. You can leave strollers or your luggage at our office at Calle San Pedro 14, ground floor. The price is €1 per hour for strollers; please inquire about luggage rates.

- If bookings are made less than 5 hours in advance, the guide reserves the right to make the itinerary depending on whether or not the visit can be done.

- It is a tour that perfectly complements the "Daytime Wonder" or "Nighttime Spell" tour, as 100% of the content changes.

On this hiking route through the Laguna Luspa, we'll explore the highest part of the Cajas National Park and see beautiful natural landscapes.