Cádiz Cathedral & Tavira Tower Guided Tour
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Cádiz Cathedral & Tavira Tower Guided Tour

Immerse yourself in the history of 18th-century Cádiz on this guided tour, discovering the most iconic monuments from its golden age: the Cathedral and the Tavira Tower. Tour Details. We'll meet in the Plaza de San Juan de Dios to begin the tour.

  • 2 - 3 hours
  • 9Exceptional | 239 reviews

Immerse yourself in the history of 18th-century Cádiz on this guided tour, discovering the most iconic monuments from its golden age: the Cathedral and the Tavira Tower.

Tour Details

We'll meet in the Plaza de San Juan de Dios to begin the tour. After a stroll through the Old Town and passing under the Arco de la Rosa, you will arrive at the Cádiz Cathedral, known locally as the "New Cathedral," built over 116 years to accommodate a growing population. It showcases a blend of architectural styles from Baroque to Neoclassical.

Next, we'll visit the Torre Tavira, the tallest tower in Cádiz's old town. After enjoying its baroque architecture, we'll ascend one of its 129 lookout towers for a panoramic view of the city and the bay. The tower features a Cámara Oscura, allowing you to see a live projection of the surroundings through a periscope.

Cathedral Museum

The tour includes admission to the Cathedral Museum, but we won't visit during the tour. You are free to explore the museum at your own pace afterward.

Important Info

To enjoy the view from the Tavira Tower, you must be able to climb 173 steps.

Included

  • English–speaking guide
  • Admission to Tower Tavira, the Cámara Oscura, and the Cathedral Museum

Tips

  • Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible. Security system and visual alarm. Accessible toilets. Security system and visual and audible alarm.

Location

Activity location

Plaza San Juan de Dios, 11005 Cadiz (Cadiz), Spain

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