Cadiz Cathedral & Tavira Tower Guided Tour
Cadiz Cathedral & Tavira Tower Guided Tour Itinerary
Meet your guide in Plaza de San Juan de Dios, a beautiful square in the historic centre of Cadiz, ready to begin your guided tour of two of the most emblematic monuments of the city's golden age.
After a brief stroll through the picturesque Old Town and wandering under the Arco de la Rosa, an archway that was a gate in the Medieval city walls, you'll reach the Cadiz Cathedral. Local gaditanos call it the "New Cathedral", as it was built when the existing 16th century church became too small for the growing population. Its fusion of architectural styles - from Baroque to Rococo to Neoclassical - reflects the fact that it took 116 years to build.
Next, you'll head to the Torre Tavira, the tallest tower in Cadiz' Old Town. After admiring its Baroque architecture from outside, you'll climb up to its terrace to enjoy incomparable views over the city and the bay. As you take in the vistas, think back to the 18th century, when this - and 160 other towers across Cadiz - were used by local merchants to watch for trading ships arriving from the Americas.
Tavira Tower is also home to a camera oscura, which you'll have the opportunity to use to see a live, moving projection of what's happening outside, using the periscope. The impressive optical illusion makes far-off objects seem much closer than they really are!
Your guided tour will end after two hours.
Cathedral Museum
The tour includes admission to the Cathedral Museum. However, due to time constraints, we won't visit it during the tour. At the end of the tour, you'll be free to visit it at your own pace, without the guide.
Important
To enjoy the view from the Tavira Tower, it's important you're able to climb 173 steps.
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Duration
2 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.
Included
English–speaking guide
Entrance to Tower Tavira, the Camera Obscura, and the Cathedral Museum
When to book?
You can book up until 36 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Sustainability
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Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Provider
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Andalusia Tour Travel
Corporate name: Andalusia Tour Travel
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Free cancellation
Plaza de San Juan de Dios, next to the monument to Moret.
