2-Hour Walking Tour of A Coru with Old City and Marina Highlights

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the Old Harbor (Marina) with the beautiful seafront of typical glazed houses
• 02 Pay respects at the churches of Saint James and Saint Mary's
• 03 Stroll through the famous Mar Pita Square
• 04 Explore the botanical Mndez Nz Gardens
• 05 Discover the popular Picasso district and Praza de Lugo fish market

Go on a walking tour of the main historical areas of A Coru in northwest Spain, starting in the Old City with its medieval churches of St. Mary and St. James. Also visit the Marina seafront and harbour, see the former fishermen's quarters, and shop for souvenirs along the elegant streets of the Picasso district.

Meet your tour guide and visit the old piers, used for centuries by fishermen and sea travellers.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Yes

City A Coruna

Languages English, French, German, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Old Harbor, Historic Churches and City Highlights

• Meet your tour guide and visit the old piers, used for centuries by fishermen and sea travellers. Today, they offer a welcoming sight of sailboats and yachts from around the world.
• Next, explore:
  • St. James' Church: Built in the 12th century and repaired many times after fires and wars, its massive stone walls have witnessed thousands of parishioners and pilgrims on their way to the shrine of Saint James, two walking days away.
  • St. Mary's Church: The most important church in the Old City for protecting fishers and sea travellers. It stands on the highest ground and would have been visible from anywhere in town and from the sea.
  • Mar Pita Square: A Coru's main square is presided over by the City Hall, and its name honours the memory of the local heroine who fought and repelled Francis Drake's assault in 1589.
  • Mndez Nz Gardens: Botanical gardens with beautiful kiosks and halls dating from the early 20th century.
  • Praza de Lugo: This present-day shopping district was still under construction when Pablo Picasso moved here as a child in 1891.

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Guide's fees

What's Not Included

• Transportation
• Entrance fees
• Food
• Beverages
• Personal expenses

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes and clothes according to the weather, as this is an outdoor walking tour.
• Also bring an umbrella if rain is in the forecast.

Know before you go

• The first part of the tour, in the Old City, is slightly uphill on streets paved with large stone slabs. They are occasionally uneven but manageable for almost every wheelchair or children's pushchair. The remaining part is on flat cement or asphalt ground.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Tourist Information Center, R Celedonio de Uribe, A Coru, Espa

Tour start

Pr. de María Pita, 15001 A Coruña, Spain

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.