Free Tour Historic Centre Pontevedra

The tour starts from the Ferreria Square, the very heart of the city, where the evolution of Pontevedra through the centuries will be explained. From a strategic point to cross the river at Roman times, continuing in the hectic 15th century when Pontevedra’s sailors conquered the seas, until nowadays, when Pontevedra is a model of urban development that has obtained plenty of international recognition.

From the starting point we move to the next square, the impressive Peregrina church that show us the Camino to Santiago. The tour continues at the Alameda with the governmental buildings and at the Santa Maria basilica, the old church built by the town sailors. Crossing streets and squares of the city the visit finishes at the Mercado de Abastos, the best place in all Pontevedra to get a taste of local gastronomy.

What Greek hero is the mythological Pontevedra’s founder? How Pontevedra became so powerful in the late Middle Age? What are the best places to enjoy Galician food? What is behind the mysterious Pedro Madruga and why is he so important to human History?

All these questions will be answered in our free walking tour meanwhile we enjoy a nice walk in the pedestrian streets of Pontevedra with full of curiosities of the city. And at the end of the tour, you decide how much you want to pay.