Part of the
Hurtigruten Group

Explore Ferrol and Ancient Betanzos

Excursion

Price from

$49

Duration
3h00
Season
Available all year
Min. number
10 traveller(s)
Booking code
E-FRO2

See the highlights of Ferrol and visit Betanzo, the village of medieval knights.
  • Enjoy views of the city’s sites as you take a guided bus tour of Ferrol.

  • Visit the ancient village of Betanzos and admire the historic architecture.

  • Wander the cobblestones streets and take time to explore at your leisure.

  • Visit the gothic Church of San Francisco and the tomb of medieval knight, Fernan Perez de Andrade.


Your guide will meet you at the port and take you on a guided bus tour of Ferrol. Highlights include the military camp, where you’ll delve into the history of the city’s defenses, and the Neoclassical buildings of the city’s university.  

Continuing to Betanzos, you’ll wander cobblestone streets and marvel at the well-preserved historic buildings including the 14th-century gothic Church of San Francisco, before exploring the town at your leisure.

Practical information

  • Remarks/requirements: Please note this tour does not operate on Sundays, Mondays or during festivities. 

  • Languages: English, French, Italian, German, Russian and Spanish. 

  • Walking information: Involves moderate physical activity on relatively level surfaces and gentle terrain. 

  • Wheelchair accessible: No

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