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Ferrol - Discover La Coruña

Excursion

Free

Duration
4h00
Season
Min. number
0 travellers
Booking code
INCL-FRO2

See the Tower of Hercules and experience the grandeur of La Coruña’s old town on this guided city tour.
  • Enjoy a panoramic drive to La Coruña and see the Tower of Hercules – the only Roman lighthouse still used today.

  • Witness St Anthony's Castle, a former island fortress which now houses the archaeological museum.

  • Take a guided walk through the city’s old quarter with its charming plazas and grand buildings.


A city brimming with charm and history 

After a panoramic drive, we arrive at the Tower of Hercules. The legendary burial site of a giant killed by Hercules, this Roman lighthouse is the last still in use worldwide. Continuing our tour, we head to the charming former island fortress of St Anthony's Castle.  

Then on a walking tour of La Coruña’s old town, you’ll admire the enchanting buildings of Plaza de Azcárraga, see Sir John Moore’s tomb in San Carlos Gardens, and revel in the grandeur of the city’s municipal centre at Plaza María Pita. Enjoy some free time before we return. 

Practical information

  • Remarks/requirements: Please dress according to the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. 

  • Walking or Activity information: Involves moderate physical activity on relatively level surfaces and gentle terrain. Includes approx. 1.25 miles of walking.   

  • Wheelchair accessible: No 

  • Language Availability: English and German 

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