Description
Jerez and its Historical Centre is an essential visit, taste its wines and stroll through a place with a millenary heritage.
Few cities have an international recognition as Jerez, thanks to the wine, the tradition of the horse and bull, a unique flamenco and above all an incredible architectural heritage that preserves and has come down to our days.
From the time of the Phoenicians more than 3,000 years ago when a colony called Xera was founded, through the rule of Rome or when it was a Muslim fortress was called Xeres, to the time of the Catholic Monarchs and the Christian period where the prosperous trade with the English began with its hallmark which is the wine of Jerez or Sherry.
With a monumental center declared of Artistic-Historical interest. Nowadays Jerez is a great city where tradition coexists in perfect harmony with the purest modernity. Its geographical location and climate are a unique and differentiated tourist attraction, and the modern infrastructures that it possesses guarantee a perfect choice to live and visit as a reference destination in Andalusia.
Visiting churches, squares with orange trees, fountains and palaces and historic streets are our proposal. The Plaza del Arenal, the Cathedral and the Almohad Alcazar with its Dark Chamber and Mosque, the Barrio de Santiago or San Miguel or the Gallo Azul, an elegant classical style building with an almost circular shape.
And not only we offer you monuments, but also a visit to a winery where you will learn the process of production of wine and Brandy de Jerez with a tasting and pairing of local products and culminating with lunch in a typical restaurant.
Come with our best and expert guides to literally relive the history of this city in a beautiful route.
EXPERIENCE SERVICES
- Price 1 pax. from €330 in Private Experience.
- Half day (4 to 5 hours) or full day (8 to 10 hours) experience from Monday to Sunday, except January 1st and December 24th, 25th and 31st.
- Prices include VAT.
- Experience accompanied by an Official Heritage Interpreter Guide.
- Audio System (Whisper) from 6 people.
- Includes Tickets: Alcazar of Jerez, Cathedral and Church of San Miguel de Jerez.
- Includes Coffee Break.
- Private Transfer to and from Jerez.
- Lunch at Restaurant-Bodega with menu or a la carte upon request.
- Includes souvenirs as a gift.
- For Private and Groups from 1 to 14 people maximum.
- Winter Schedule: Recommended experience in the morning.
- Summer Schedule: Experience recommended in the morning.
- Use of the mask in cases stipulated by medical prescription.
OTHER SERVICES AND EXPERIENCES
- Accommodation in Cadiz on request, information here.
- We also offer two perfect plans that you can add to your EXPERIENCES IN JEREZ and with which you can enjoy even more of this wonderful province:
- Private Experience of © “Enotourism-Monumental”, a tour of Arcos de la Frontera with a visit to a winery, its vineyard, barrel room and bottling room to show the whole process of elaboration with a pairing tasting, we will also make a tailor-made tour of its architectural and landscape legacy.
- Experience © “Nature in Sierra de Grazalema”, a brutal environment and places where you will want to stay and live. Hiking, horseback riding, puénting, climbing and a rich proposal of Cadiz gastronomy.
- Request more information about the Experiences here.
- It is recommended to combine Private or Group with other Experiences in Andalucia.
ABOUT THE WALKING TOUR
- Itinerary of the Experience: a route created exclusively for the historic centre of Jerez de la Frontera in the province of Cadiz.
- Access to the monuments without queues and respecting safety distances.
- Digital or printed tickets to access the monuments.
- Recommended experience for all ages.
- Altitude sea level: 56 metres.
- Distance: 6 – 8 kilometres.
- Recommendations: Comfortable shoes, suitable clothing for the Experience (Winter – Summer).
VISITOR RECEPTION
–Meeting point: In the accommodation or the place that is agreed in advance with the client. The tickets are held by the official guide who accompanies you throughout the Experience and will be given to you before entering the experiences.
–Our guide will carry an indicative element of DOOR TO DOOR TRAVEL so that they can recognize it during the start and the whole experience.
ACCESSIBILITY TO THE TOUR
A) Baby strollers: We recommend the use of a baby carrier, due to the characteristics of some sections of the itinerary, where it is very difficult to use the baby stroller.
B) Wheelchairs and other elements of reduced mobility: the route is not fully conditioned so that people with mobility problems can enjoy it freely due to numerous slopes, stairs and cobblestones. We would appreciate it if you could let us know before your arrival if anyone uses a wheelchair so that we can give you options and tailor the visit to your needs.
AVAILABLE LANGUAGES
-Enjoy a guided tour with the best specialists in Spanish, English and French.
–Another language option on request and availability.
TICKET RESERVATION AND EXPERIENCE RULES
- The full name, surname and ID or passport number of each participant must be provided at the TIME OF APPLICATION. It is important to carry your ID card or passport (physical or digital) with you at all times during the Experience.
- DOOR TO DOOR GRANADA TRAVEL is not responsible for the LOSS of the TICKET and the visitor’s NOT ADMISSION to the monuments and sites for not carrying the identification documentation in case of being required by the staff or authorized persons in charge.
- I declare under my responsibility that I have the identity documentation DNI / Passport in order to carry out this Experience in Spain.
- Being monuments and spaces of extreme value worldwide, any act of vandalism, attempting to enter without authorization, destroying constructions, exhibits and decorations or any other damage done to the monuments and spaces, will be reported to the competent authority and is considered a serious attack on Spanish Historical Heritage and may have criminal repercussions for the visitor.
