Hello, I'm Alex and I've been living "on horseback" for 25 years between two cities: Sagunto and Madrid. I have 20 years of experience in the tourism sector and I am a lover of Ancient, Medieval and Modern History. In the free walking tour of Sagunto we will review more than 20 centuries of history, religion, customs and you will have the opportunity to be in places that existed before the year 0 where old streets still exist, such as "Los Escipiones" and "Heroes" , they maintain their original name. Sagunto is a fabulous place and you will not be indifferent because it is a visit that begins at an altitude of 25 meters and reaches 170 meters with views of 30 nautical miles of the Mediterranean Sea, something unusual in a city tour of less than 2 hours. The city has been very well connected for more than 2000 years, so we bet that you will return to its monuments, beaches and gastronomy. I will recommend extra important things that you can do in the surroundings and suggest where to taste Mediterranean, Sephardic or Arab dishes as well as curious aspects of the city. At the end of a tour under my charge I will give you an intangible present from the oldest history of Arse. Welcome and thank you for your choice. ------- In the visit to the Prado, however, we will have a tour - always in groups of up to 5 people in order to achieve exclusivity - among the most important works of Hieronymus Bosch, a collection that Philip II accumulated since his visit as a young The empire that his father dominated was enthralled by the artist's work. It is said that Felipe II died in El Escorial with Bosco's most emblematic work in view and that we will see in detail on the tour: "The Garden of Earthly Delights" THANK YOU FOR YOUR CHOICE.
Sagunto has mysteries yet to be revealed after 2,500 years of History and "The Path of the Thieves" is one of them (SL-CV42 - Senda Ibera) that surrounds the exterior of the Sagunto castle , full of Edetano vestiges , with Carthaginian and Roman performances on the cyclopean structures of ancient "Arse" founded more than 25 centuries ago.
We will visit the place chosen by Hannibal to take the Saguntine Acropolis where he was even wounded by an Iberian falcata, the only wound he received in the campaign, a place that, not by chance, was also chosen by Napoleonic troops centuries later under the command of General Suchet to take the city. , knowledgeable of the Carthaginian's exploits.
We will explain the surrounding vegetation and its use in defense, gastronomy and as well as defense of the place with vestiges of human occupation since the 5th century BC.
We will begin the tour through the beautiful theater of Sagunto and after visiting hypogeums and the Jewish cemetery, we will take an interesting semicircular detour around such an important castle (+/-1 hour depending on the group), where the beauty of the views of the Mediterranean and the Sierras Calderona and Espadán are guaranteed.
The imposing castle, a national monument, is closed on Mondays, but precisely this tour aims to cooperate with this beautiful city to highlight a place to return to again and again to discover its squares, monuments and gastronomy.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Preferably wear shoes to explore NON-urban trails as well as a cap/hat in summer.
- Water bottle.
- In winter there is usually wind and a bit cold.
- There is only water and toilet at the beginning and end of the tour.
- Pets are NOT allowed in the monuments (guide dogs only).
- Emotions and beautiful views guaranteed.
FACUNDO ROCA Park (I will have an open orange umbrella next to me), right at the entrance of the Roman theater. IF YOU COME BY CAR, I advise you to park on the north bank of the Palancia River, around the Cronista Emili Llueca Bridge (According to the map that I sent you as a welcome to Sagunto when making your reservation). IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO PARK WITHIN THE CITY AND THE ENTRY OF CARS (except neighbors) BEYOND THE CITY HALL SQUARE IS PROHIBITED (via video camera notification in the Town Hall Square). Sorry for the inconvenience,..., but this parking lot is 500 meters from the meeting point,...read,..., Facundo Roca park.
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
