Casas Colgadas

Experience Cuenca and/or the Enchanted City with an expert local guide on this full-day tour. We leave the center of Madrid in the direction of Cuenca. We will make a brief stop along the way to go to the toilet or have breakfast. The tour has two options depending on the day of the week: Enchanted City Option: On the way to the Enchanted City we will stop at the Devil's Window, a well-known viewpoint with amazing views. We will complete a guided walk through the Enchanted City, a place where erosion has generated magical figures in the limestone rock. We will go to the city of Cuenca to stop for lunch in the Barrio del Castillo. We will descend on foot with our guide to visit the most emblematic corners and numerous monuments of the medieval center of the city. Finally we will arrive at the San Pablo Bridge, from where we will admire the Hanging Houses and say goodbye to this magical city. In this tour option we do not visit the cathedral. You can do it on your own in free time for lunch Cathedral option: Upon arriving in Cuenca we will take our bus along the beautiful panoramic road to the Castillo neighborhood located in the highest area of the Medieval neighborhood. From there we will take a guided tour visiting the most picturesque corners of the historic neighborhood to the majestic cathedral of Cuenca. After visiting the cathedral we will have time to have lunch on our own in the Plaza Mayor. After lunch we will visit other areas of the Medieval Barium, and we will enter the historic Museum of Abstract Art located inside the Hanging Houses. We will end the tour by crossing the vertiginous San Pablo Bridge, which leads us to the Convent of San Pablo. After visiting the convent, we will return to Madrid. In this tour option we do not visit the Enchanted City.

Discover the UNESCO World-Heritage listed city of Cuenca in one day with the tourist train stopping at the city’s most important monuments. Head out on a route that totals approximately 45 minutes. Take a ride on the tourist train leaving from Plaza Mayor (the main square), before making its way to historic sites such as the San Julián Park, the Gothic-style Cuenca Cathedral and the famous Casas Colgadas (Hanging Houses) on the banks of the Huecar River. You will also have the chance of visit the castle quarter. Enrich your visit with an audioguide providing explanations of the legends surrounding Cuenca’s landmarks. Listen through free headphones to the guide available in 5 languages: Spanish, French, English, German and Italian.

Lose yourself in the ancient streets of Cuenca on a full-day guided trip from Madrid. Marvel at the colorful hanging houses, step inside the stunning Cuenca Cathedral, and enjoy free time to explore at your own pace. Start your day at Plaza del Conde in the morning and board your tour bus. Take in the scenery as you ride into the Castilla La Mancha region. Make a stop at a wine cellar for a short break before continuing to Cuenca. Upon arrival in Cuenca, embark on a guided visit to the cathedral and clerestory. Continue to the colorful Hanging Houses and Museum of Abstract Art. Learn about the sights with commentary provided by your guide. Next, enjoy free time to explore the city on your own. Then, rejoin the group and take a panoramic tour along the Huécar River that will lead you under the cliffs and up to the highest part of the city, El Barrio del Castillo. Descend on foot, exploring the most beautiful corners and monuments of the city's medieval quarter, before arriving at the Parador, where the bus will be waiting for you. Sit back and relax on a smooth return transfer to Madrid in the evening.

Explore the remarkably intact townscape of Cuenca on a night-time walking tour. See the medieval buildings of Plaza Mayor stacked on 2 deep river gorges. Walk through narrow winding streets and cross the San Pablo bridge to admire tall houses with wooden balconies hanging over the sheer cliffs.  Follow your guide through a network of cobbled streets while listening to the history and legends of this medieval fortress town. Enjoy the impressive views of the Júcar and Huécar gorges, passing by the most emblematic corners of Cuenca's old town. Arrive at Plaza Mayor to look at the two most iconic monuments in the town – the arcaded Town Hall and the Cuenca Cathedral. Marvel at the old-looking facade rebuilt in neo-Gothic style in 1902 with a magnificent Renaissance doorway.  Finally, head to the San Pablo bridge area. Get on this iron and wood footbridge that crosses the Huécar River to get the best views of the hanging houses of Cuenca – an emblem of the town – that look even more stunning at night in the floodlights.

Embark on a scenic walking tour through the historic center of Cuenca, and admire historical architecture, gaze at spectacular views of the Júcar and Huécar Gorges, and experience the beauty of the Cathedral of Cuenca and its stained glass windows. Meet the guide near the Plaza Mayor and enjoy the views of the Júcar and Huécar gorges while exploring the historical beauty of the Old Town, and its beautiful architecture. Cross the Plaza Mayor and head toward the San Pablo Bridge area. Walk across the bridge over the Huécar River Gorge, and see some of the best views of the hanging houses of Cuenca, an emblem of the city and an example of popular Cuenca architecture. Finish the tour with a stop at the Cathedral of Cuenca. Finish the tour at the Cathedral of Cuenca, the fifth-largest cathedral in the entire national territory, and one of the earliest examples of Gothic architecture in Spain. Admire the beauty of the stained glass windows, the chapels, and the spectacular views from the triforium.

Explore the medieval city of Cuenca and the Huécar and Júcar Gorges on a guided tour. Discover the medieval streets of this UNESCO World Heritage city and its historic cathedral. Transition from city to nature and make your way to San Pablo Bridge for views of the gorges. Start your tour by making a 2-hour descent from the upper part of the historic center of the fortified town of Cuenca. As you make your way through the maze of streets, listen to your guide's tales of the medieval town. Upon arrival at the Plaza Mayor, see the Cathedral of Santa María and San Julián. This cathedral is the fifth largest in Spain and is considered a national "laboratory" of Gothic architecture. Walk across the San Pablo Bridge, an iron walkway that crosses the Huécar River Gorge. Enjoy views of the hanging houses of Cuenca, an example of Cuenca architecture and an emblem of the city, to end your tour.

Departure from Madrid: Start your day early, with a departure from Madrid to make the most of the day in Cuenca. The drive takes approximately two hours. Arrival in Cuenca: Upon arrival, head straight to the old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Casas Colgadas: Your first stop should be the iconic Casas Colgadas, medieval constructions that seem to defy gravity as they are suspended over the edge of a cliff. Take the opportunity to take spectacular photos and visit the Museum of Spanish Abstract Art, located in one of these houses. San Pablo Bridge: Cross the impressive San Pablo Bridge, which offers panoramic views of the Huécar River and the gorges surrounding the city. This iron bridge is one of the most emblematic places to capture the essence of Cuenca. Lunch in the old town: Enjoy the local gastronomy in one of the charming restaurants in the old town. Try typical dishes such as morteruelo, ajoarriero or zarajo, accompanied by a good Manchego wine. Cuenca Cathedral: After lunch, visit the Cathedral of Santa María and San Julián, an impressive example of Gothic architecture. Don't miss the cloister and the Sagrario Chapel. Mangana Tower: Climb up to the Mangana Tower, a medieval tower that offers panoramic views of the city and the surrounding landscape. It is an ideal place to learn more about the history of Cuenca. Museo de Cuenca: If time permits, explore the Museo de Cuenca, where you can learn more about the history and archaeology of the region, with interesting exhibits ranging from prehistoric to medieval times. Farewell to Cuenca: End your day with a relaxing stroll through the narrow streets of the old town, enjoying the tranquil atmosphere and nighttime views. Return to Madrid: Set off on your return journey to Madrid, reflecting on the wonders you discovered in Cuenca and taking with you unforgettable memories of this charming city.

Take advantage of your time in Madrid to visit two other beautiful Spanish cities: Cuenca and Toledo. With your English- and Spanish speaking guide, take a full day excursion on a comfortable vehicle that will immerse you in the history and culture of these ancient cities. Leave Madrid in the early morning to head for Cuenca. Once there, your guide will take you through the historical city center and bring alive for you the events that have taken place here over the centuries. You’ll be able to see the castle that was built in the era of Arab domination, go down Trabuco Street, and admire the neo-Gothic Cathedral. After the guided tour, spend a little free time enjoying the beautiful sights created by the hanging houses before returning to the bus.   The second stop will be Toledo, a city that owes part of its historical importance to the fact that it's nestled in a curve of the Tajo River. Start with some free time to try some of the city’s gastronomic specialties before starting your walking tour at Plaza de Zocodover, in the heart of the city. In Toledo, Muslims, Jews, and Christians lived in harmony; with the help of your guide, discover the vestiges of these cultures scattered throughout the city. You’ll pass by the most important attractions in the city, such as the Calle Comercio, the Cathedral, and San Tomé or Santa María la Blanca.   Finish your tour at San Martín Bridge followed by a brief stop at Mirador del Valle, where you’ll get a panoramic view of the city to remember forever. Afterwards, you’ll be returned to Madrid.