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Guided tour of Úbeda's palatial monuments

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Guided tour of Úbeda's palatial monuments — Cultural & heritage things to do in Ubeda

Two-hour guided tour at 11 AM or 5 PM — explore Úbeda's monumental sites, including exclusive access to Vela de los Cobos Palace.

This two-hour guided tour takes you through the impressive monuments of Úbeda, with visits scheduled for 11 AM and 5 PM. Enjoy exclusive access to the Vela de los Cobos Palace, renowned for its architectural beauty.

Guides are professional and tailor their insights to match your interests. To enhance the experience, a radio guide system is in place, allowing you to explore comfortably without missing any of the commentary. This detail ensures that every participant can engage fully with the rich history surrounding them.

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What's included in this experience?+
• Maps of Úbeda and Baeza, along with tourist information pamphlets, are available. • Discounts for additional attractions not part of the experience are offered. • Microphone usage is included, along with supplementary information about the city and other notable locations in the province of Jaén. • Admission to the Sacra Capilla del Salvador and Palacio Vela de los Cobos (valued at €9.50) is included. • For groups larger than 8 participants, radio guides and headphones are typically supplied to each individual.
What's NOT included?+
• Transportation is not included. • Radio guides may be provided based on group size, with disposable headphones available for a fee of € 0.50.
What should I know before booking?+
• Accessible for individuals using wheelchairs • Infants and young children may use a pram or stroller • Service animals are permitted • Nearby public transportation is accessible • Infants must be seated on a parent's lap • Transportation services are equipped for wheelchair users • All locations and surfaces are navigable for wheelchairs • Appropriate for every level of physical fitness
What's the cancellation policy?+
To receive a full refund, cancellations must be made at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled departure time.
What's the itinerary?+
• Explore the interior of the most significant monument in Úbeda, the Pantheon of Francisco de los Cobos, who served as Secretary to King Charles I, along with his family. The admission fee of €7.00 per person is covered in this guided tour. • Visit the last remaining inhabited palace in the city, with access included in the tour at an entrance fee of €6.00 per person. • Stroll through a monumental square that showcases Renaissance design. • Examine the Renaissance Palace, now a Parador de Turismo, featuring a courtyard with columns and archways characteristic of the period. • See the Renaissance palace by architect Andrés de Vandelvira, which currently houses the town hall. Access is provided to the location of the previous chapel and crypt, as well as the Renaissance columnar courtyard. • Visit the treasurer's tower, a late 16th-century Renaissance palace. • View the largest church in the city, which served as a collegiate church until the 19th century and is now a minor Basilica. Interior access is not included unless the visit is not possible at the Vela de los Cobos Palace for exceptional reasons. • Check out the old town hall, which has been transformed into the city's Conservatory of Music, showcasing a Renaissance porch and an interesting 17th-century facade. • Learn about Palma Burgos, including the story of the saint and his lasting impact on Úbeda. • Observe the front of the Carpenters, featuring elements from the late Romanesque period, the main Tardogothic facade, and a Renaissance memorial fountain attached to the apse. • Discover components associated with San Juan de la Cruz, who passed away in Úbeda.

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