Free historical tour of Cadiz Special Carnival Edition
Tour description
These days we will be experiencing the final stages of the COAC at the Gran Teatro Falla and days later the streets of Cádiz will be filled with groups singing on every corner, so what better time to, in addition to learning about the history of this three thousand year old city, also learn some interesting facts about the most important festival for the people of Cádiz.
The Cadiz Carnival is the city's most important festival and the one that best reflects the character and idiosyncrasy of the people of Cadiz. The festival has been declared of international tourist interest and aims to become an "Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity" in the future.
On this tour you will have the opportunity to learn in more detail what this festival consists of, where this tradition comes from and visit some key places of this celebration.
But Cadiz is much more than its carnival and is surrounded by a fascinating history. Did you know that in the 18th century we were one of the most important commercial ports connecting Europe with America? But many centuries before, Phoenicians and Romans raised our city to prominence and their legacy still lives on in the streets of the city.
During our tour we will review the past and present of Cadiz, from its most glorious years, through the arrival of Napoleon's troops, the promulgation of the first Spanish constitution and some of the consequences of the Civil War in Cadiz and especially in the carnival.
What will we see on this tour?
* Meeting point: Cadiz Town Hall.
* Pópulo Neighborhood (Old Medieval Town)
* Old Cathedral
* Little Havana - South Field
* New Cathedral
* Flower Square / Food Market
* Tavira Tower + Carnival Museum (outside visit)
* Calle Ancha (America's merchants' quarter)
* Oratory of San Felipe Neri (exterior visit)
* Falla Grand Theatre
** Dogs welcome. You can bring your pet as the entire tour is outdoors.
** Accessible for people with reduced mobility. There are no stairs or steps during the tour.
** The tour will depart with a minimum of 5 people.
What will we see on this tour?
