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What does the Free Tour Tui consist of?
Possibly your best option to get to know Tui in a fun and authentic way.
A moment of culture and fun for everyone.
Enjoy your free tour in Tui as a couple, with friends or in a group!
Tui’s Free tours are the perfect excuse to take the time to learn more about Spain’s cultural heritage.
Tui free tours are free tours organized by guides who 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 Tui?
Tui
located in the province of Pontevedra in Galicia, is a city with a rich history and cultural heritage. Its old town is surrounded by medieval walls dating back to the 12th and 13th centuries.
XII and XIII century
and has several historical monuments such as the cathedral of
Santa María de Tui
built between the twelfth and thirteenth centuries in late Romanesque style.
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Cathedral of Santa Maria
The Cathedral of Santa Maria in Tui,
Galicia
is an imposing example of Spanish Gothic architecture. Built on the ruins of a Romanesque church from the 12th century
12th century
its main facade presents impressive details carved in stone, such as the image of the Last Judgment and the apostles.
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International Bridge of Tui
The International Bridge of Tui, located in the Galician city of the same name, is an impressive architectural work. Built over the Miño river, this bridge connects
Spain
with
Portugal
and is an important artery for traffic between the two countries.
Itinerary
We will meet at the San Fernando square at the time of your choice. From there we will start a guided tour of the historical
historic center of Tui
. Let’s get started!
We will arrive at the
Cathedral of Santa Maria
considered the most important point of the municipality. Did you know that it has the
largest medieval cloister preserved in Galicia
? It’s fascinating! Part of its gold and silver work was made by Jewish silversmiths and converts between the 15th and 16th centuries.
Afterwards, we will continue our guided tour through the cobbled streets and walk along the Miño river, which separates
Miño river, which separates Tui from the neighboring Portuguese town of Valença.
. These towns are linked thanks to the
International Bridge of Tui
of which it is said that it was designed by
Gustave Eiffel
.
In addition, on the tour we will learn how the Holy Inquisition acted in Tui. Inquisition acted in Tui and discover old prisons, secret tunnels and saints who were not really saints. Isn’t it exciting?
Finally, we will conclude the free tour of Tui at the starting point one hour and twenty minutes later.
Meeting Point and Duration
The meeting point of the Free Tour Tui is at San Fernando square. It has an estimated duration of one hour and twenty minutes.
