Sanlucar de Barrameda Walking Tour

The seaside town of Sanlucar de Barrameda is known for sherry and historic sites. Explore its historic centre on this guided walking tour.

Sanlucar de Barrameda Walking Tour Itinerary

Your guided walking tour of Sanlucar's historic centre starts at 11 am from the Avenida Calzada de la Duquesa Isabel, leading from the city center to the beach.

As you walk along this avenue, you will learn about the town's history, which dates back to ancient times. The tour includes a visit to Plaza del Cabildo, where a monument commemorates the first circumnavigation of the Earth, which began in Sanlucar de Barrameda. This square separates the Barrio Bajo and the Barrio Alto, where the route continues.

You will stroll through Plaza de San Roque and Calle Bretones, known for typical Andalusian whitewashed houses, reaching the Covaches de Sanlucar. These Gothic archways, once part of an ancient marketplace, feature detailed carvings of mythical sea creatures. The tour will lead you up Bethlehem Hill to the Auditorio de la Merced, which was a church and now serves as a theatre, built by the Medina Sidonia family in the 17th century.

The next stop is Plaza de la Paz, showcasing Renaissance and Medieval architecture, including the Church of Nuestra Señora de la O and the Palace of the Dukes of Medina Sidonia. You will visit a typical Sanlucar bodega for a tasting of local Manzanilla sherry.

The tour concludes around 1 pm at the Castle of Santiago, where you will see the fortress's defensive walls and hear the surrounding myths and legends.