Cádiz: Torre Tavira and cathedral guided tour
2-hour guided walk around Cádiz old town with the Torre Tavira camera obscura and the cathedral, entry included. 4.5/5 from 65 reviews.
4.565 reviews
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Spanish, English
- Mobile ticket and instant confirmation
Photo credits
- Wikimedia Commons · Emilio J. Rodríguez Posada · File:Torre Tavira (20638679202).jpg · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Wikimedia Commons · jim walton · File:View from Torre Tavira Cadiz - panoramio.jpg · CC BY 3.0
- Wikimedia Commons · Emilio J. Rodríguez Posada · File:Torre Tavira (20459842180).jpg · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Wikimedia Commons · SergioRuPi · File:Vista Cádiz Desde Torre Tavira.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikimedia Commons · SergioRuPi · File:Vista Cádiz Desde Torre Tavira 2.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikimedia Commons · Jorge Franganillo · File:Cádiz - Torre Tavira II.jpg · CC BY 4.0
- Pexels · Explorando la provincia de Cádiz · 22001463 · Licencia Pexels
- Pixabay · Makalu · 7346597 · Licencia Pixabay
Practical details
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Guide languages
- Spanish · English
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Instant confirmation
- Right after booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Minimum age
- No restriction
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- The Torre Tavira camera obscura, with Cádiz live
- The tallest watchtower in the city
- The cathedral with the golden dome
- Guided walk around the old town
Our take
The two key visits in Cádiz in one morning, with commentary. The camera obscura surprises everyone.
What's included
- Guide
- Torre Tavira entry
- Cathedral entry
Not included
- Food and drink
Good to know
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
Not suitable for
- People with reduced mobility
Things to keep in mind
- Torre Tavira has 173 steps and no lift
- Minimum 2 adults per booking
Meeting point
Segismundo Moret monument, Plaza de San Juan de Dios, Cádiz
Facing City Hall, a 5-minute walk from the train station.
The experience
What you'll see
A guided walk around Cádiz old town with two entries included:
- Torre Tavira: the city's tallest watchtower, where merchants watched for their ships. At the top is the camera obscura, which projects Cádiz live, and a terrace with views.
- The cathedral: the one with the golden dome, built in the 18th and 19th centuries with money from trade with the Americas.
How it works
Two hours with a guide in Spanish or English. The tower has 173 steps. Minimum 2 adults per booking.
Accessibility
Not suitable for reduced mobility: 173 steps in the tower.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before with full refund.
Frequently asked questions
What is the camera obscura?
How many stairs are there?
Can I cancel?
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