Enjoy a half-day tour of Antequera, known as the Heart of Andalucia, to explore this magnificent historical city. Discover the city's extensive archaeological and architectural heritage in the company of a knowledgeable guide.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 5 hours
- Starting time 9:00 AM
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Russian
- Private group
Experience
Highlights
- Discover the magnificence of Antequera
- Explore of thousands of years of archealogical heritage
- Marvel at the Moorish ruins, Roman baths, churches, convents and palaces
Full description
Antequera is known as the Heart of Andalusia, and this private half-day tour shows you exactly why. Explore this charming city's extensive archaeological and architectural heritage in the company of a knowledgeable guide. After pickup from your hotel, take a relaxing ride through the Spanish countryside to Antequera, where you are greeted by clean, white homes and buildings with elegantly shingled roofs.
Charming cobblestoned streets dotted with shops and cafes can be seen at every turn as you drive through the city, enjoying fascinating stories from your guide. Have your camera ready as you make stops at churches, convents, and palaces representing various periods of Spanish history and several styles of architecture.
Visit a complex of dolmens, cave-like tombs, which serve as a burial ground dating back to 3,000 B.C. Your guide will inform you of how these caves were built and their relationship to astronomy. Continue your tour to the Alcazaba of Antequera, a monumental fortress erected during the 14th century. Admire its 2 imposing towers and the Moorish ruins surrounding them before making your way to the Roman baths nearby. Your journey ends with transportation back to your hotel.
Includes
- Private guided tour of Antequera
- Roundtrip transportation to and from your Marbella, Mijas, or Málaga hotel
- Admission fees
- Gratuities
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Traveler requirements
- Customers must bring their own headphones
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Important information
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Comfortable clothes
- Face mask or protective covering
Know before you go
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible
- The tour in a car (1-3 people) or in a van (4-8 people) does not include a tour guide during transportation
- The tour in a minibus (8 people or more) includes a tour guide during transportation
- It is mandatory to wear a face mask or protective covering