Private Historic Tour of A Coruña with an Official Guide

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The astounding Tower of Hercules Tour on the Private Tour of A Coruña

The Tower of Hercules on a bright sunny day on the Private Tour of A Coruña

Menhires on a sunny day on the Private Tour of A Coruña

Domus Museum on the Private Tour of A Coruña

The lovely Port of A Coruña on the Private Tour of A Coruña

Marine Avenue on a sunny day on the Private Tour of A Coruña

Plaza de María Pita on a sunny day on the Private Tour of A Coruña

Plaza de Azcarraga on the Private Tour of A Coruña

Several people eating and walking in the restaurant area on the Private Tour of A Coruña

In a private accessible vehicle, your driver and guide will take you to visit the most interesting sights of this pretty Galician town. This includes the Tower of Hercules and the Gardens of San Carlos. You’ll also learn about the important historical attack led by Francis Drake during Queen Elizabeth I’s monarchy. The itinerary of the accessible private tour of A Coruña can be customized by choosing the sights you wish to see during the tour.

Firstly, we will visit the Tower of Hercules, the oldest lighthouse in the world. This monument has been a UNESCO World Heritage since 27 June 2009 and is the second-tallest lighthouse in Spain. This site is reachable through an accessible path with a slight slope. From this viewpoint, you will have wonderful views of the ocean. Stop by Domus, the famous science museum. It was designed by architects Arata Isozaki and César Portela and inaugurated at the end of the XX century. Next, we will walk along the promenade of the beach of Riazor. In the end, we will reach the Gardens of San Carlos, a lovely garden with a view down the hill to the harbor.

Afterward, we will travel back to the city center. Here your guide will lead the way through the beautiful church of San Nicolás, Azcarraga Square, Maria Pita Square, and the historic streets of Coruña’s Old Town. Then, you can discover the neighborhood of the port and Los Cantones. It is a magnificent gallery from the beginning of the XIX century where many cafes and shops are located nowadays. Finally, we will end our tour on “the routes of wines” by sampling traditional tapas aperitif at some of the best and most historic tapas bars in A Coruña.

Highlights of the Accessible Private Tour of A Coruña:

Walk through the historic streets of Coruña’s Old Town and discover the most fascinating secrets of the city
Learn about different historic people and their relation to the city including Maria Pita, Pablo Picasso, Francis Drake
Explore the ancient Roman Tower of Hercules, the oldest lighthouse in the world
Visit Domus, the Science Museum built in a famous piece of architecture
End the tour at a suggested local tapas restaurant for a selection of the best local specialties

Private accessible vehicle and driver for 4 hours
Private local official English-speaking tour guide for 4 hours
Hotel/Port pick up/drop off in A Coruña
Local taxes

Our itineraries are a selection of those most interesting parts that avoids steps, pronounced hills and cobblestones, following a mostly flat path along the tour, and we tailor each tour to each group’s preferences and specific accessibility needs. Note that a motorized wheelchair is suggested for visiting the Tower of Hercules.

This tour includes private accessible transport which is available for reaching most of the locations described on the itinerary, therefore walking parts can be also shortened, for those preferring to stay longer at the minivan or the minibus.

Meeting point: A Coruña, hotel or cruise port
Starting time: Flexible
Duration: 4 hours
Return: Returns to original departure point