Romantic Antequera: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

4.2 (5 reviews) 1 h 30 min – 2 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

The stone tombs at the UNESCO-listed Antequera Dolmens Site put Antequera on the tourist map. But there are plenty of other reasons to visit this charming Andalucían city.

On this walking tour, you‘ll learn how Muslims and Christians battled for control of this strategic stronghold at the crossroads of Andalucía. You’ll also discover why it had romantic appeal for visitors like writer Washington Irving, who was in search of the legendary Spain of ‘ballad and chronicle‘.

The tour starts in Plaza Coso Viejo. From there, you‘ll wind your way up to the Arco de los Gigantes and the Alcazaba de Antequera citadel. As you explore, you‘ll find out how Ferdinand of Antequera changed the city‘s destiny, and discover picturesque legacies of the city‘s Moorish past. The final part of the tour will take you through the district the Christians built in the 15 to 1700s.

By the end of this tour in Plaza de San Sebastian, you‘ll understand why Antequera really is at the heart of Andalucía.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min – 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

Ages: Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Included: App for Android and iOS
Included: Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Included: Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Not included

Not included: Smartphone and headphones
Not included: Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Not included: Food and drink
Not included: Transportation

Itinerary

Plaza Coso Viejo

Passing by

We'll start our tour in Plaza Coso Viejo, by the statue of Ferdinand of Antequera.

From here we will make our way up to the Alcazaba on the hill above us.
Municipal Museum of Antequera

Passing by

We'll pass by the Museum of Antequera, housed in a lovely mansion from the 1700s.

However, entry to the museum is not included.
Arco de Los Gigantes

Passing by

We'll pass through the Arco de los Gigantes, named after the statues that used to adorn it.

This impressive arch takes us into what used to be the walled town in Muslim times.
Alcazaba de Antequera

Passing by

We'll pass the Alcazaba, the imposing medieval citadel of Antequera.

Please note that entry to the Alcazaba is not included in the tour.
Colegiata de Santa Maria la Mayor

Passing by

We'll pass by the deconsecrated church of Santa Maria la Mayor, built in the Renaissance style.

Entry to the church is not included in this tour.
Portichuelo Chapel - Virgen del socorro chapel.

Passing by

We'll pass by the distinctive porticoed chapel of El Portichuelo.

You'll find out how it is related to the town's Holy Week processions.
Iglesia de Santa Maria de Jesus

Passing by

We'll pass by the Renaissance Church of Santa María de Jesús.

Please note, entry to the church is not included in the tour.
El Carmen Church

Passing by

We'll pass by the Iglesia del Carmen, whose sombre Renaissance facade hides an exuberant Baroque interior.

However, entry to the church is not included in this tour.
Museo de las Descalzas

Passing by

We'll pass by the Museo de las Descalzas in the beautiful convent of the Discalced Carmelites.

Please note that entry to the museum is not included in the tour.
Museo De Arte De La Diputacion. MAD. Antequera

Passing by

We'll pass close to the MAD museum of modern and contemporary art.

Entry to the museum is free.
Homenaje a los antiqiries

Passing by

We'll pass by the monument to the Muslims forced to leave the town after its conquest to the Christians.

Most of the exiles from Antequera eventually settled in Granada.
Iglesia de San Sebastian

Passing by

We'll finish our tour outside the Church of Saint Sebastian with its magnificent tower.

Entry to the church is free.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

This tour starts at Plaza Coso Viejo. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

This self-guided audio tour ends one block away from the starting point at Parroquia San Sebastián.

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

Create an account

Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE

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You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.

This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.

When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.

Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT

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For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]