Along your Essential Ibiza Free Walking Tour, you’ll learn about the crossroads of civilizations that shaped this magical island. Your guide will take you for a journey back in time to 654 BC, when Ibiza began was founded as a port town by Phoenician settlers. Entering the walls of Dalt Vila, which have protected the city for centuries, you’ll notice roman statues sitting next to the main gate. They are witnesses of the Roman invasion of the island back in 123 BC. After that, Vandals, Byzantines and Arabs conquered the city, mixing their building styles, culture and legends with local traditions. The majestic Cathedral of Santa Maria d'Eivissa, a beautiful example of Gothic architecture, sums up the rich history of this heroic town!