5-Hour Complete Tour, Wine Tapas

This five-hour outing combines a full tour of Zaragoza with wine and tapas along the way. It rates 4.9 across 7 reviews, with from-prices at $212.71 per person for a day that mixes sightseeing with the table.

Overview

Five hours is enough to see almost everything that matters in Zaragoza if someone local is leading the way. This private walk, run by Viajando a la raíz, covers the Palace of the Aljafería, the Bullring, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar with a lift up one of its towers, the Cathedral of San Salvador with its two museums, the Roman Wall and the old market. Entry tickets to the Aljafería, the Pillar tower viewpoint and the Cathedral of the Savior are all part of the price, as is a photo report taken by the guide along the route.

The tour ends in El Tubo, the bar district, with two wine tastings and two tapas at a cellar there. Travellers who do not drink wine can swap in something else they prefer.

It suits anyone who wants the city's headline monuments and a proper introduction to its food in a single private outing. The route is on foot, so comfortable shoes matter more than anything else you pack.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet on Paseo Echegaray y CaballeroThe tour starts and ends at P.º Echegaray y Caballero, 104, in the Casco Antiguo.
2. Guided walk, about 1 hourThe first guided stretch lasts 1 hour and is listed as optional in the itinerary.
3. Two short stops, 15 and 20 minutesTwo shorter guided stops of 15 minutes and 20 minutes follow, taking in sights along the way such as Frutos Secos Solanilla, both marked optional.
4. Roman Wall, 20 minutesA 20-minute guided visit to the Roman Wall of Zaragoza, with time to take in the views along the way. Optional.
5. Basilica of the Pillar, 1 hourA 1-hour stop with a photo stop, guided tour and sightseeing, including the lift up one of the towers for the view over the city. Optional.
6. Cathedral of San Salvador, 30 minutesA 30-minute visit to the cathedral and its two museums, one of which is the museum that holds the historic woven pieces. Optional.
7. Wine and tapas in El Tubo, 80 minutesThe final 80 minutes are spent on wine tasting, food tasting and tapas in El Tubo, with two wines and two tapas included. Optional.
8. Return to the meeting pointThe walk finishes back at Paseo Echegaray y Caballero, 104.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you get the most out of this tour before you book.

• Comfortable shoes. The listing is firm on this: bring comfortable shoes and clothes. In warm weather it recommends a water bottle, light clothing and a cap, and in winter warm clothing.
• Walking pace. This is a walking tour across the old city, so expect to be on your feet for most of the five hours. The long tapas finish at the end gives the route a natural break.
• Private feel. The tour is private, and reviewers describe guides who were accommodating, attentive and knowledgeable throughout. One reviewer also mentioned receiving recommendations by message before and after the walk.
• Food and drink. Two wines and two tapas in El Tubo are included, at what one reviewer called one of the best spots in the district. If you do not drink wine, the listing says you can choose something else instead.
• Photos included. The guide takes a photo report at the landmarks, so you come away with pictures of yourself at the sights rather than only selfies. Several reviewers mentioned the personal touches throughout.
• Timing choice. You can pick a morning or afternoon start, whichever suits your day. Personal expenses during the tour are the only thing the listing lists as not included.

Common issues. The tour runs on foot for most of the five hours, so it demands a reasonable amount of walking. Personal expenses during the tour are not covered by the price. Cancellation is possible up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, so check the booking page for the exact terms before you commit.

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