Guided Walking Tour of Almeria

Explore Almeria and discover its legendary history with an expert local guide showcasing the historic centre's most iconic monuments.

Guided Walking Tour of Almeria

Meet at the selected time in the Puerta de Purchena, located in the city center near the Butterfly House. Witness the impact of the Civil War in the streets, including the almost three-mile-long Refugios, air-raid shelters built during the conflict. Discover the ancient Aljibes Arabes, well-preserved underground cisterns from the 11th century.

Proceed to the Cathedral of the Incarnation, originally built as a fortress and place of worship in the 16th century. Learn about the Virgin of the Sea sanctuary and both temples.

Visit the Escuela de Artes y Oficio art school and the Teatro Cervantes, known for numerous legends, including tales of ghosts.

Less than a five-minute walk away is the Doña Pakita Art Museum, where various Almerian artworks from the 19th and 20th centuries are displayed. Conclude your tour by relaxing in Parque de Nicolás Salmerón Park, situated between the port and the historic center. End at the iconic Cable Inglés loading dock, a notable example of 20th-century cast-iron architecture.

Important Information

This activity is a walking tour around Almeria, focusing on the outside of monuments and their history. Accessible spaces include: Aljibes Árabes, Casa-Museo Doña Pakyta, and Escuela de Artes y Oficios, pending their opening times.