FREE TOUR FIGUERAS
The best option to discover the city in an economical way.
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What does the Free Tour Figueras consist of?
Possibly your best option to get to know Figueras in a fun and authentic way.
A moment of culture and fun for everyone.
Enjoy your free tour in Figueras as a couple, with friends or in a group!
Free tours of Figueras are the perfect pretext to take the time to learn more about Spain’s cultural heritage.
The free tours Figueras are free tours organized by guides that show the most emblematic tourist sites of a town or city. These tours are usually done on foot.
While there are several options and types of free tours in Spain, most are usually tours that include approximately 10 to 12 people. and last between 1 and 3 hours depending on the planned itinerary.
In any case, always check the detailed information we provide to know all the details of your free tour: schedules, cancellation policy, meeting point and all the information you need to make the most of your experience without having to worry about anything.
What to see and do in Figueras?
Figueras, Catalonia is a city located in the province of Girona, known for being the birthplace of the surrealist genius Salvador Dalí. However, this city offers much more than just its famous prodigal son. Figueras has an impressive architectural and historical ensemble, where the Church of San Pedro and its octagonal bell tower stand out.
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El Jardín Municipal Theater
The Municipal Theater El Jardín is one of the main cultural attractions of Figueras, Catalonia. Founded in 1886, this theater has witnessed countless theatrical and musical performances that have delighted local and visiting audiences for over a century. The architectural beauty of the building is impressive, with a neoclassical façade adorned with sculptures and inscriptions that tell of its rich cultural history.
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Dalí Theater-Museum
The Dalí Theater-Museum is a true architectural jewel located in the city of Figueras, Catalonia. This museum was inaugurated in 1974 and designed by Salvador Dalí himself together with the Catalan architect Oriol Bohigas. The building exhibits the most emblematic works of the surrealist master and has an impressive collection ranging from his earliest works to his last work of art.
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Toy Museum
The Toy Museum in Figueras, Catalonia is a cultural jewel that should not be overlooked. This impressive museum houses a unique collection of antique and modern toys from around the world. From dolls to remote-controlled cars, each piece on display tells a fascinating story about culture and society in different historical eras.
Itinerary
We will start this free tour of Figueras by meeting at 10:00 a.m. on the Rambla of the city. After a brief introduction about this town in Girona, we will go to the
Monturiol street
to contemplate the exterior of the magnificent modernist building of the
house where Salvador Dalí was born
.
Shortly after the birth of the genius of surrealism, his family moved to another house on the
Plaza de las Palmeras
. We will stop at this point to learn about Dalí’s first steps in the art world. The tour will continue at
Josep Pla Square
where we will see the facade of another modernist jewel of Figueras. It is the
El Jardín Municipal Theater
which dates back to 1914.
We will continue our walk in the
old town of Figueras
where we will tell you about the history of the
Toy Museum
and the
Town Hall Square
. Just a few meters away we will see the portico of the parish of
parish church of San Pedro
a temple of medieval origin where Salvador Dalí was baptized and received his first communion.
We will tell you some
anecdotes and curiosities about Dalí
Dalí, whose strong personality did not leave indifferent any of the artists, politicians and other celebrities with whom he dealt during his exciting life.
At 11:30 a.m. we will conclude this free tour in front of the famous
Dalí Theater-Museum
which you can visit on your own.
Meeting Point and Duration
The meeting point of the Free Tour Figueras is at the Rambla de Figueras.. It lasts approximately one hour and a half.
