Guided Tour of Historic and Monumental Trujillo

Trujillo, ES
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Highlights

  • Exploring the Plaza Mayor full of Renaissance palaces
  • Discovering the medieval historic center of Trujillo
  • Visiting the Muslim Alcazaba and Walls
  • Experiencing the atmosphere of a medieval town
  • Learning about the history of Francisco Pizarro

Meeting Point

The meeting point at our Tourist Activities office, in Plaza Mayor, local 20 (arcades and next to the lottery administration)

Meeting point

Pl. Mayor, 20, 10200 Trujillo, Cáceres , Spain

End point

End Point

The meeting point at our Tourist Activities office, in Plaza Mayor, local 20 (arcades and next to the lottery administration)

Meeting point

Pl. Mayor, 20, 10200 Trujillo, Cáceres , Spain

End point

What to expect

1

Plaza Mayor de Trujillo

Plaza Mayor full of Renaissance palaces and the equestrian sculpture of Francisco Pizarro, conqueror of Peru

Duration 20 minutes
2

Plaza Mayor de Trujillo

It was built in the 16th century, beginning to be built in 1562 by order of Hernando Pizarro.

Duration 5 minutes
3

Palacio de San Carlos

The Palacio de San Carlos (also called the Palacio de los Vargas-Carvajal) 1 2 is a Plateresque building from Spain. The building maintains the original Plateresque façade in addition to the façade that is offered to Domingo Street.

Duration 4 minutes
4

Francisco Pizarro Equestrian Monument

Equestrian Statue of Francisco Pizarro

Duration 2 minutes
5

Historic Centre of Trujillo

Medieval historic center, Muslim Alcazaba and Walls, Strong Houses, Manor Houses, Palaces, Convents, Churches

Duration 120 minutes
6

Casa-Fuerte de Luis de Chaves "El Viejo"

Strong House 13th and 14th centuries where the Catholic Monarchs stayed during the Wars of Succession.

Duration 10 minutes
7

Palacio Viejo O de la Cadena

XIII century church founded by the Military Order of Santiago

Duration 5 minutes
8

Castillo de Trujillo

Muslim Alcazaba and Aljibe X to XII Centuries

Duration 10 minutes
9

Pizarro House Museum

Manor House of Hidalgo from the XV century

Duration 10 minutes
10

Iglesia de Santa Maria la Mayor

Declared a Gothic Church National Monument with previous Romanesque remains such as the Torre Julia. Spanish-Flemish altarpiece by Fernando Gallego.

11

Casa Fuerte de los Escobar

Military construction from the 15th century where the first woman who brought wheat and barley seeds to Peru, María de Escobar, lived.

Duration 10 minutes
12

Triumph Gate

trujillo triumph gate

13

Bejarano Redoubt

Strong house from the 13th century that defended the Puerta del Triunfo

14

Puerta de San Andres

One of the 7 gates of the wall next to the Church of San Andrés.

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Not recommended for participants with spinal injuries
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Provided by TurismoTrujillo.es Actividades Turisticas

What our experts say

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    Don't miss the views from Castillo
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    Try local cuisine at nearby La Casona
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    Visit the Pizarro House Museum
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    Arrive early to enjoy Plaza Mayor
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    Bring a camera for stunning photos

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