You will receive the full meeting point details and a map after you finalize your booking, in a confirmation email.
Do I have to book my Free Tour?
Yes, it's necessary to book your Free Tour in order to receive the full meeting point details via email on time. This helps ensure an enjoyable experience and good coordination between guides and tour guests. Booking is free, quick, and easy!
Can I contact my guide?
Yes, you will be able to message your guide with any questions that you might have after making a reservation, up until the start of the tour.
Can I make a booking for a larger group?
Maybe! In order to keep the group sizes manageable, each guide sets their own limit of guests per booking and departure. Choose the Free Tour you want to book, select the number of people in your group, and see if there are any departures available that suit your needs.
Are Free Tours really Free?
Yes, with Free Tours, there's no set price; instead, the guides rely on the tips of participants to sustain their livelihoods. By contributing a fair amount that reflects the value you receive from the tour, you not only support the guides but also express your appreciation for their expertise and dedication.
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Highlights of your trip!
Best Free Tours in Pontevedra
In northwestern Spain, the region of Galicia holds a treasure trove of pre-Romanesque architecture, medieval festivals and unparalleled gastronomy. If you are interested in getting to know this paradise that is still off the mass tourism routes, we invite you to sign up for the Free Walking Tours in Pontevedra. They are entertaining and educational tours with a relaxed pace, ideal for travelers of all ages! Passionate local guides will show you around this small fairytale city and tell you all about its history and most famous characters. The most popular tour is the Essential Free Tour of Pontevedra, which takes travelers to see the best monuments of the beautiful old town. Besides, this is one of the most magical cities in Spain, so no visit would be complete without joining one of the Free Myths and Legends Tours of Pontevedra that depart in the evenings.
Highlights of a Free Tour in Pontevedra
Pontevedra is one of the most famous stops on the Way of St. James, so its old town is full of medieval squares, centuries-old churches, mansions with ancient family coats of arms and many interesting legends. With Free Tours in Pontevedra you can see the most outstanding monuments of the city, including the famous Church of San Francisco, the spectacular shell-adorned facade of the Church of the Pilgrim, the Basilica of Santa Maria la Mayor and the sensational Ruins of the Convent of Santo Domingo. Walking through the streets, you can also learn interesting facts that will help you to visit on your own the didactic Museum of Pontevedra, which houses interesting exhibits on archeology and history. Other interesting attractions in Pontevedra are the Puente del Burgo (built on a Roman bridge and famous for its shell decorations), the Alameda Park, the Monastery of San Salvador de Lerez and much more.
Things to Do in Pontevedra
The town of Pontevedra is just a short drive or bus ride away from interesting places of great natural beauty. From ‘rias’ (estuaries) full of cliffs, to islands, villages and idyllic beaches. Some of the most recommended beaches in the area are Areas Beach, Portocelo Beach, Canelas (in Sanxenxo), Lapaman Beach (famous for its paragliding) or Loira Beach. If you prefer cultural activities that allow you to know better the essence of the Galician past, you cannot miss the Horreos of the village of Combarro. These are spectacular traditional style granaries where you can take spectacular photos (we recommend going in the morning to see the place at low tide!). The trip can be combined with a visit to the curious petroglyphs of Mogor. You can also dedicate a day to visit the spectacular Sotomayor Castle, built in the 12th century and in an exceptional state of preservation.
