Melilla la Vieja Walking Tour: Journey through History with Official Guide
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Melilla
Embark on a captivating walking tour of Melilla la Vieja and delve into its fascinating history. Explore ancient fortifications, unique enclosures, and discover the city's rich heritage.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Puerta de la Marina - The Puerta de la Marina is the access door to the First Fortified Enclosure of Melilla la Vieja, by the Sea Front. It was the main entrance for those who came from the Iberian Peninsula from the old port of Melilla.
  • Puerta de Santiago - The access door to the First Fortified Enclosure from the Second Fortified Enclosure to the citadel. It is accessed from a masonry bridge and another drawbridge.
  • Foso del Hornabeque - El Foso del Hornabeque is one of the most outstanding places in the citadel of Melilla la Vieja. It is part of the Historic Artistic complex of the City.
What's Included
  • Official tourism guide included
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

This journey takes you deep into the center of the town, tracing back to its Phoenician roots and through its Renaissance battlements, granting you access to some extraordinary sites. This guided exploration allows you to uncover Melilla’s ancient history, a location teeming with an astonishing past and a multifaceted and compelling heritage.

The exploration leads attendees through one of the most picturesque, old and well-preserved Renaissance strongholds in the Mediterranean.

You’ll explore its complex history, from the Paleolithic, Phoenicians, Punics, Carthaginians, Vandals, Byzantines, Arabs, Andalusians to the modern era. You’ll tour three of its distinctive citadels, the 18th-century Hornabeque moat, Plaza de Armas (Late 15th century), Galapagos cove (SVII AC), Puerta de Santiago (16th century), Santa Ana tunnel, Plaza de los Aljibes, and Plaza de Pedro de Estopiñan.

City’s external fortifications. Being reminded that within this vast living museum are various intriguing museums.

Location
Oficina de Turismo
Calle Teniente Aguilar de Mera
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Lesleyml4286ul
Sep 28, 2022
Disappointing - Guide did not turn up. Not much else to say apart from extremely disappointing. First time booking via Tripadvisor. Never had a guide not turn up before. Will not book via Tripadvisor again.
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