2-Hour Private Must-See Walk

This private two-hour walking tour covers the must-see attractions with a guide reserved for your group. It holds a 4.6 rating across 9 reviews, with from-prices at $78.78 per person.

Overview

This is a two-hour private walk through Zaragoza's old town, run by Guydeez, with a guide solely for your group. It starts at Plaza César Augusto and works through the historic centre, ending near the Mercado Central. Because it is private, the route can be adjusted to what you want to see, and the operator's team can help arrange tickets for any visits you want to add.

The walk takes in the major religious and civic landmarks of the Casco Antiguo. You pass the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar and the Plaza del Pilar, the Cathedral of the Savior, the 13th-century Arco del Deán, the 16th-century La Lonja exhibition hall, and the Puente de Piedra, the stone bridge over the Ebro. Along the way the guide covers the city's history and architecture, which is what most reviewers single out as the strength of the tour.

It suits travellers who want a compact introduction to Zaragoza with a local's perspective, plus practical advice on what else to do in the city. It is a walking tour, and food, drink and tips are not included. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at Plaza César AugustoThe meeting point is Plaza César Augusto, 3, in the Casco Antiguo. There is no pickup; you make your own way there.
2. Zaragoza Central MarketA stop at the Mercado Central with a guided walk through, lasting 20 minutes. Optional.
3. Plaza of Our Lady of the PillarPhoto stop, visit and guided sightseeing around the square and its basilicas, 20 minutes. Optional.
4. Barrio de JesúsA walk through the Barrio de Jesús with photo stops and commentary, 20 minutes. Optional.
5. Catedral del SalvadorA guided stop at the Cathedral of the Savior, a UNESCO World Heritage site, 20 minutes. Optional.
6. Puente de PiedraThe stone bridge over the Ebro, with views and commentary, 20 minutes. Optional.
7. Sala de Exposiciones La LonjaThe final stop at the 16th-century La Lonja exhibition hall, 20 minutes. Optional.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points worth knowing before you book this walk.

• Private format. No one else joins your group; the tour is exclusive to your party. The listing also allows customization, so you can tell the guide which sights interest you most.
• Pace and fitness. This is a walking tour covering several stops across the old town in two hours. Comfortable shoes are the obvious choice. The listing mentions public transport may be used as part of the tour unless you select one of the options.
• Guide quality. Several travellers praised their guide's knowledge of the city's history and architecture, and one said the guide exceeded expectations.
• Food and drink. Drinks and food are not included, and the tour ends at the Mercado Central de Zaragoza, where fresh produce and food products are sold. That makes it easy to grab something afterwards.
• Tickets and extras. The operator's team helps you book tickets for the places you want to enter. Tips are optional and not included.
• Languages. The tour is offered in English, French and Spanish.

Common issues. The main limitation is that this is a walking tour with no pickup, so you need to get yourself to Plaza César Augusto. Food, drink and tips are not included. One reviewer felt their guide was missing information about the sites, even though most reviews praise the guides highly.

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