OFFICIAL TOUR TRUJILLO WITH TICKETS TO MONUMENTS
THE BEST historical, legendary and monumental TOUR in its entirety through the magnificent Renaissance Plaza Mayor and the unique Medieval Town of Trujillo, the "City of the Corners of the Heart of Extremadura", which witnessed the birth, heroic deeds and legends of illustrious conquerors such as Francisco Pizarro, Francisco de Orellana, Francisco de las Casas and Diego García de Paredes "the Samson of Extremadura", among others. Thanks to them, the name of Trujillo resonates throughout the world. This "Illustrious and Heroic City", "Cradle of Hispanicity and Conquerors", is today preparing to be named a World Heritage Site and continues to forge its "Dream of Conquest".
Our OFFICIAL TOUR GUIDES will tell you in an entertaining and entertaining way the stories, legends and curiosities of the Cultural Heritage that have made Trujillo one of the most beautiful municipalities in Spain and a "Perfect City" by UNESCO, so that you live an unforgettable experience and enjoy every step.
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OFFICIAL TOUR TRUJILLO WITH TICKETS TO MONUMENTS
What's included in OFFICIAL TOUR TRUJILLO WITH TICKETS TO MONUMENTS
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Plaza Mayor de Trujillo
Our official guided tour begins in the surprising Plaza Mayor of Trujillo, full of portals of artisans-merchants and enormous Renaissance Palaces, with loggias and typical corner balconies, some still belonging to the direct descendants of the noble lineages that inhabited them among the 15th and 16th centuries. Dukes or Marquises such as Pizarro, Vargas, Carvajal, Orellana, Chaves, etc., Guarded by the Church of San Martín de Tours, the "Casa del Concejo", the "Casa del Peso Real" or the "Casa de la Cadena", flanked by defensive towers and presided over by the famous equestrian statue of the Conqueror Francisco Pizarro.
Estatua Ecuestre de Francisco Pizarro
The emblematic equestrian statue of Francisco Pizarro, a native of this city and conqueror of the Inca Empire, presides over the Plaza Mayor of Trujillo. It is forged in solid bronze and weighs about 6,500 kg. It was a gift to the city from its author, the American sculptor Charls Rumsey, in 1927 and was inaugurated two years later.
Palacio del Marques de la Conquista
Palace of the Marquis of the Conquest, title granted by Emperor Charles V to Francisco Pizarro. Plateresque style, it was ordered to be built by him in his will and it was his heir daughter, the Inca princess Francisco Pizarro Yupanqui, along with her uncle and husband, Hernando Pizarro, who fulfilled this wish. Above the spectacular corner balcony, stands the immense shield of the Marquisate, carved in granite, which represents relevant aspects of the Conquest of the Inca Empire. On both sides of the balcony, the busts of Francisco Pizarro, his wife, his daughter and his brother Hernando stand out. A repeated series of the coat of arms of the surname Pizarro adorns the façade, represented by two bears, reaching for the pine cones, on a slate floor.
Inclusions
- Tourist Passport with discounts on tickets to monuments, restaurants and typical regional products
- Church of Santa Maria Maggiore
- Church of San Martin de Tours
- Castle-Alcazaba de Trujillo or other monuments
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- In the Plaza Mayor of Trujillo, next to the central fountain located in front of the equestrian statue of Francisco Pizarro. Our Tour Guides wear a CORPORATE RED VEST. Ask for XAVI or SUSANA
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Ticket Redemption
• For organizational reasons, it is advisable to book well in advance and arrive at the meeting point about 15 minutes before the start of the activity, to pick up the Trujillo Tourist Passport and the distinctive stickers. Booking is easy and quick, but if you have any questions or problems making your reservation online, you can call us directly by phone. • The service is guaranteed from a minimum of 4 participants in the activity, over 13 years old. • Schedule subject to changes depending on the season. Consult in advance. The establishment reserves the right to change the tour schedule or suspend the activity in justified cases, due to weather conditions, because the minimum number of participants has not been reached, etc. • The cost of the entrance to monuments is not included in the price of the Tour and must be paid additionally at the ticket office of each monument. • Access to the interior of the Churches of Santa María la Mayor and San Martín accompanied by our Official Tourist Guides will be optional and available at times compatible with the opening and closing of the monuments, otherwise the panoramic tour of the medieval town will be more extensive. * Access to the interior of the Castle and the other visitable monuments of the city will be free. • The company is not responsible for changes in access hours or the occasional closing of the monuments. MEETING POINT AND START OF THE ACTIVITY: • Our Official Tourist Guide will wait for you in the PLAZA MAYOR of Trujillo, next to the EQUESTRIAN STATUE OF FRANCISCO PIZARRO. Ask for SUSANA. • If you think you will be late, please let us know in advance and call by phone to find out where the group is exactly. Trujillo Tourist Guides Office - ALEGUÍAS Plaza Mayor, 6 Trujillo (Cáceres) Tel.: 681147374 Email: [email protected]
