A Coruña: Tour of the Old and New City

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Enjoy this 2-hour walking tour through the city center of A Coruña, including highlights of both the Old Town and the modern part of the city, with friendly local guides!

Highlights

Discover the most fascinating secrets of A Coruña
Walk through the historic streets of Coruña's Old Town
Learn about different historic people and their relation to the city: Maria Pita, Pablo Picasso, Francis Drake, and more

Description

After meeting at Maria Pita Square, this two-hour walking tour will take you to visit the most famous monuments of the city and to experience the local flavor of its neighborhoods. You'll see Saint Carlos Gardens (Giardini San Carlos), a lovely garden with a view down the hill to the harbor. Then, you'll visit Real Street, the main downtown street of the city, lined with shops and little restaurants. The most important part of the tour will be your visit to the streets of the Old Town and the local markets of Lugo Square. Your local and official tour guide will keep it entertaining and enjoyable with fascinating commentary! You'll discover who Maria Pita was, what is the link between Pablo Picasso and A Coruña, what is the story behind the oldest lighthouse in the world, the Hercules Tower, and more. And of course, they'll give you the best advice about where to go to get the best food, do some shopping, or more places to explore in the beautiful city of A Coruña.