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Jerez: Historic Center Guided Tour

Jerez: Historic Center Guided Tour

Enjoy a guided tour of Jerez de la Frontera, the most important city in the Cadiz province, home to Spain's legendary sherry production, and notable for its historical and artistic heritage. Meet your guide in the Plaza del Arenal and set off to explore the neighborhood of San Miguel, with its stunning Gothic church and typical architecture. Discover a rich mix of Islamic and Christian monuments surrounding the Alcázar, and admire the Gothic, Baroque, and Neoclassical façades of the cathedral. Learn about the mysterious Tartessians, attributed as the first settlers of the area. Journey through the times of the Phoenicians, Romans, Visigoths and Moors, and learn how each left a deep cultural impression on Jerez. Marvel at the decorative squares and palaces, including the site of the old Town Hall, and go to the Church of San Dionisio, the only Mudejar church in town. Choose the delicious option of Tasting of 2 Jerez wines

Jerez: City Guided Tour and the Alcazar

Jerez: City Guided Tour and the Alcazar

The route begins in the Plaza del Arenal, a vibrant epicenter full of life and a meeting point since medieval times. Discover the Alcázar, an imposing vestige of 12th-century Almohad architecture.At this point, we will admire the sturdy walls and the iconic entrance gate, while unraveling the secrets of the battles, alliances and legends that forged the destiny of Jerez. Entering the interior of the Alcázar, we will immerse ourselves in a unique experience touring its various spaces: the majestic Mosque, the Palace of Villavicencio with its impressive views from the tower, the Arab baths and the Islamic-inspired gardens that evoke tranquility and splendor. This visit will transport you to daily life during the Andalusian period, mixed with the evolution of this fortress over the centuries. We will head to the Cathedral Redoubt, a baroque jewel that combines Renaissance and neoclassical influences. The tour continues to the Plaza del Arroyo, a charming place surrounded by stately palaces and marked by the tranquility of its surroundings. From there, we will walk to the Plaza de la Asunción, where the church of San Dionisio stands, a Gothic-Mudejar example, and the historic Cabildo Viejo, a window into Jerez's medieval past. Our route culminates in the Consistorio de Jerez, a Renaissance building that reflects the power and grandeur of the city in its golden age. Here we will say goodbye to the tour celebrating the historical legacy of Jerez, leaving an unforgettable memory of its cultural and architectural essence.

Jerez: Historic center of Jerez and horse show

Jerez: Historic center of Jerez and horse show

Our tour begins in the Plaza del Arenal, historical epicenter of the city and witness of centuries of history. Here you will learn the stories of the reconquest and its transformations over time. We will enter the neighborhood of San Miguel, one of the most emblematic areas of Jerez where you will discover the importance of this neighborhood in the Flemish and wine history of Jerez, as well as know the church of San Miguel from the outside, with its impressive Gothic and Baroque architecture. We will continue to the Alcazar of Jerez, an architectural jewel of Arab origin dating from the eleventh century. From the outside, we will admire its robust walls, towers and the emblematic entrance gate. This place was a military stronghold and Almohad palace, and later residence of Christian governors. Our tour guide will take you back in time with fascinating anecdotes about its uses and its influence on the history of the region. In front of the Cathedral redoubt, you will enjoy a privileged view of one of the most impressive monuments in Jerez. This monument combines Gothic, Baroque and Neoclassical styles in a unique architectural work of art. We will walk around its outer perimeter while the tour guide explains the details of its construction, the secrets of its dome and its importance as a religious symbol of the city. The Plaza del Arroyo offers a charming respite. Surrounded by historic buildings, this square is ideal to enjoy the calm and beauty of Jerez. Here, our tour guide will tell you stories of the nobility that inhabited this area and their relationship with the wine trade, one of the economic engines of Jerez. Our last stop in the historic center will be the Plaza de la Asunción, one of the most beautiful and oldest squares in Jerez. It features the church of San Dionisio and the Cabildo Viejo, remarkable examples of medieval and Renaissance architecture. This is the place where centuries of art, history and tradition converge, and we will invite you to take the best photos of the tour. Equestrian show at the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art. We will culminate the experience with a transfer (10 minutes) to the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art. Here, you will enjoy the spectacular show "How the Andalusian Horses Dance", an equestrian ballet that combines the skill of the riders with the elegance of the Andalusian horses. This internationally recognized show is a tribute to the equestrian art and an expression of the Andalusian soul.

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Plaza del Arenal: Our most recommended tours and activities

Jerez: Historic Center Guided Tour

Jerez: Historic Center Guided Tour

Enjoy a guided tour of Jerez de la Frontera, the most important city in the Cadiz province, home to Spain's legendary sherry production, and notable for its historical and artistic heritage. Meet your guide in the Plaza del Arenal and set off to explore the neighborhood of San Miguel, with its stunning Gothic church and typical architecture. Discover a rich mix of Islamic and Christian monuments surrounding the Alcázar, and admire the Gothic, Baroque, and Neoclassical façades of the cathedral. Learn about the mysterious Tartessians, attributed as the first settlers of the area. Journey through the times of the Phoenicians, Romans, Visigoths and Moors, and learn how each left a deep cultural impression on Jerez. Marvel at the decorative squares and palaces, including the site of the old Town Hall, and go to the Church of San Dionisio, the only Mudejar church in town. Choose the delicious option of Tasting of 2 Jerez wines

Jerez: City Guided Tour and the Alcazar

Jerez: City Guided Tour and the Alcazar

The route begins in the Plaza del Arenal, a vibrant epicenter full of life and a meeting point since medieval times. Discover the Alcázar, an imposing vestige of 12th-century Almohad architecture.At this point, we will admire the sturdy walls and the iconic entrance gate, while unraveling the secrets of the battles, alliances and legends that forged the destiny of Jerez. Entering the interior of the Alcázar, we will immerse ourselves in a unique experience touring its various spaces: the majestic Mosque, the Palace of Villavicencio with its impressive views from the tower, the Arab baths and the Islamic-inspired gardens that evoke tranquility and splendor. This visit will transport you to daily life during the Andalusian period, mixed with the evolution of this fortress over the centuries. We will head to the Cathedral Redoubt, a baroque jewel that combines Renaissance and neoclassical influences. The tour continues to the Plaza del Arroyo, a charming place surrounded by stately palaces and marked by the tranquility of its surroundings. From there, we will walk to the Plaza de la Asunción, where the church of San Dionisio stands, a Gothic-Mudejar example, and the historic Cabildo Viejo, a window into Jerez's medieval past. Our route culminates in the Consistorio de Jerez, a Renaissance building that reflects the power and grandeur of the city in its golden age. Here we will say goodbye to the tour celebrating the historical legacy of Jerez, leaving an unforgettable memory of its cultural and architectural essence.

Jerez: Historic center of Jerez and horse show

Jerez: Historic center of Jerez and horse show

Our tour begins in the Plaza del Arenal, historical epicenter of the city and witness of centuries of history. Here you will learn the stories of the reconquest and its transformations over time. We will enter the neighborhood of San Miguel, one of the most emblematic areas of Jerez where you will discover the importance of this neighborhood in the Flemish and wine history of Jerez, as well as know the church of San Miguel from the outside, with its impressive Gothic and Baroque architecture. We will continue to the Alcazar of Jerez, an architectural jewel of Arab origin dating from the eleventh century. From the outside, we will admire its robust walls, towers and the emblematic entrance gate. This place was a military stronghold and Almohad palace, and later residence of Christian governors. Our tour guide will take you back in time with fascinating anecdotes about its uses and its influence on the history of the region. In front of the Cathedral redoubt, you will enjoy a privileged view of one of the most impressive monuments in Jerez. This monument combines Gothic, Baroque and Neoclassical styles in a unique architectural work of art. We will walk around its outer perimeter while the tour guide explains the details of its construction, the secrets of its dome and its importance as a religious symbol of the city. The Plaza del Arroyo offers a charming respite. Surrounded by historic buildings, this square is ideal to enjoy the calm and beauty of Jerez. Here, our tour guide will tell you stories of the nobility that inhabited this area and their relationship with the wine trade, one of the economic engines of Jerez. Our last stop in the historic center will be the Plaza de la Asunción, one of the most beautiful and oldest squares in Jerez. It features the church of San Dionisio and the Cabildo Viejo, remarkable examples of medieval and Renaissance architecture. This is the place where centuries of art, history and tradition converge, and we will invite you to take the best photos of the tour. Equestrian show at the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art. We will culminate the experience with a transfer (10 minutes) to the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art. Here, you will enjoy the spectacular show "How the Andalusian Horses Dance", an equestrian ballet that combines the skill of the riders with the elegance of the Andalusian horses. This internationally recognized show is a tribute to the equestrian art and an expression of the Andalusian soul.

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5 out of 5 stars

Our guide Rose was engaging and knowledgeable. We learned so much about the history of Jerez & Andalucía, it has really enhanced the rest of our trip here. She also graciously answered all of our random questions. Our tour ended at a turning 100 this year Tabanco where we tasted some sherry and watched a flamenco show. Highly recommend!

5 out of 5 stars

Rose packed these two hours with so much fun and interesting detail! She was such an excellent communicator and storyteller. The sherry tasting was fun and had the added bonus of a flamenco performance happening in the tavern!

5 out of 5 stars

Our guide ROSA, was the very best! We told us a lot of interesting stories from Jerez, and she made the walk around in the town as a trip through the history of the city! We were so lucky to have ROSA to guide us.

5 out of 5 stars

Our tour with Rose was great. Rose managed to make history very entertaining with many curiosities about the city and the region.

5 out of 5 stars

Rosa was a wonderful tour guide. Thanks again to Rosa