Whether you are a passing tourist or a purebred Burgos. There are always places to discover and stories to tell, even if you grew up on the banks of the Arlanzón. For this reason, the Burgos City Council has re-scheduled the Guided visits to know in detail this wonderful city.
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Guided visits to Burgos return
The IMC has once again bet on getting to know Burgos through guided tours. An initiative so that tourists and citizens get to know in detail the ins and outs that the streets of Burgos hide. Discover the city in a different way, from the Arlanzón to the Castle, without forgetting all the characters that marked the history of the city.
To comply with security measures the capacity per visit will be reduced to 10 people. In addition, the use of a mask will be mandatory. Appointments for visits can be scheduled at the appointment section the website of the Burgos City Council. Each appointment is one-man, so one will have to be purchased per attendee. These virtual tickets can be programmed in a period of 7 days from the day you want to purchase the ticket.
‘A la vera del Arlanzón’
The first of the routes runs alongside the river that runs through Burgos. Over the centuries Burgos has grown longitudinally following the course of the Arlanzón River. On the banks of the river, nature, art and history merge in perfect harmony, making Burgos one of the most beautiful and green cities in Spain.
- Arch of Santa María. 11:30 am.
- November: Thursday 5, 12, 19 and 26
- December: Thursday 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31
‘Burgos is re-made’
It focuses on the reconstruction of Burgos in the face of adversity. The situation in Burgos, a crossroads, provided her with days of prosperity and fullness … but terrible evils also came to her … of which she knew how to react and overcome: floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, bad harvests, diseases, wars, flu … but the The city always reacted, again and again Burgos is remade.
- Music band on Paseo del Espolón at 12:30 pm.
- November: Wednesday 4, 11, 18 and 25
Guided visit to the Castle of Burgos
Guided visit for all those who wish to discover one of the most important fortresses in Castile, its constructive and historical evolution as well as its relationship with the city. Didactic route of about 75 minutes.
- Burgos Castle
- Monday to Friday: 12 noon, 1:30 pm and 4:00 pm
- Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Family Route: Characters of Burgos
The city of Burgos has a historical legacy marked by a series of figures that have placed it among the most prominent in Castilian history: El Cid, Isabel la Católica, Juana I … without forgetting other types of characters loved by all such as Flycatcher, the Gigantillos… Are you coming to meet them?
Educational visit of about 60 minutes
- Arch of Santa María. 11:30 am
- November: Sundays 8, 15, 22 and 29
- December: Sundays 13, 20 and 27
Guided visit to the Monastery of San Juan
In the middle of the Camino de Santiago stands this ancient monastery founded by the French monk Adelmus from Loudun (France). In its remains you can take a tour through the traces of a past that brings us closer to one of the lesser-known monuments of Burgos heritage. Didactic visit of about 60 minutes.
- Monastery of San Juan. 11:30 am
- Friday and Saturday: 6, 7, 13 14, 20, 21, 27, 28
Guided tour: The upper neighborhoods of Burgos
Burgos keeps vestiges of bygone eras on the slopes of the Castle, where houses, churches, hospitals were erected … Today, disappeared thanks to archaeological work, some of the remains of the upper neighborhoods of the city have come to light.
- Arco de San Martín (on the side of Paseo de los Cubos). 10:30 h
- November and December: Monday to Sunday
- Registrations: 947 28 88 74 or in [email protected]
Tags: arch of santa maría, burgos, castle, IMC, arlanzón river, guided tours
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