Cuenca and Enchanted City Day Trip from Madrid
by Cuenqueando
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€178Overview
This full-day bus tour lasts about 11 and a half hours, starting from central Madrid and heading to the city of Cuenca and the Enchanted City natural park. The tour includes a stop at Ventano del Diablo, a viewpoint overlooking the Júcar River canyon where the guide shares local legends and points out the Vulture Buzzard. Next, the group spends two hours exploring the Enchanted City, a protected natural area recognized since 1929 for its unique rock formations and geological importance within the Serrania de Cuenca Natural Park. Afterwards, the tour arrives in Cuenca around 2:00 p.m. for lunch (not included) followed by a four-hour visit to the old town. The walk begins at the Mirador Barrio del Castillo, continuing through the medieval quarter via the Arco de Bezudo entrance. Highlights of the walking tour are the Plaza Mayor with its Cathedral facade, the Casas Colgadas viewed from the San Pablo Bridge, and the Convento de San Pablo overlooking the Huécar River gorge. The tour concludes back at the Plaza Mayor with a tasting of local products. A professional guide accompanies the group throughout, and air conditioning is provided on the coach. Admission to the Enchanted City National Park is included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Ventano del Diablo
A natural viewpoint overlooking the Júcar River canyon. Visitors hear local legends and can see the Vulture Buzzard in this area.
20 min
Ciudad Encantada
A natural site declared of National Interest in 1929, located within the Serrania de Cuenca Natural Park. The area is known for its unique rock formations and significant geomorphological features.
120 min
Cuenca
Arrival around 2:00 p.m. for lunch (not included) followed by a walk through Cuenca’s old town lasting about four hours.
240 min
Mirador Barrio del Castillo
Starting point for the guided walking tour of Cuenca’s medieval town, offering views over the city.
120 min
Arco de Bezudo
The entrance gate to the Medieval Quarter of Cuenca crossed at the beginning of the walking tour.
Catedral De Cuenca
The Cathedral’s facade is viewed and explained by the guide while passing through Plaza Mayor.
5 min
Casas Colgadas
Iconic hanging houses observed from the San Pablo Bridge during the walking tour.
10 min
San Pablo Bridge
Bridge over the Huécar River used to get a photo of Cuenca’s old town.
10 min
Convento de San Pablo
The convent’s entrance visited to observe the gorge of the Huécar River.
5 min
Plaza Mayor de Cuenca
Final stop where the group reviews the Cathedral facade and enjoys a tasting of local products.
30 min
Meeting point
The guide will be waiting in the corner of the Claridge Hotel
End point
The guide will be waiting in the corner of the Claridge Hotel
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Cuenca and Enchanted City Day Trip from Madrid
by Cuenqueando
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€178Overview
This full-day bus tour lasts about 11 and a half hours, starting from central Madrid and heading to the city of Cuenca and the Enchanted City natural park. The tour includes a stop at Ventano del Diablo, a viewpoint overlooking the Júcar River canyon where the guide shares local legends and points out the Vulture Buzzard. Next, the group spends two hours exploring the Enchanted City, a protected natural area recognized since 1929 for its unique rock formations and geological importance within the Serrania de Cuenca Natural Park. Afterwards, the tour arrives in Cuenca around 2:00 p.m. for lunch (not included) followed by a four-hour visit to the old town. The walk begins at the Mirador Barrio del Castillo, continuing through the medieval quarter via the Arco de Bezudo entrance. Highlights of the walking tour are the Plaza Mayor with its Cathedral facade, the Casas Colgadas viewed from the San Pablo Bridge, and the Convento de San Pablo overlooking the Huécar River gorge. The tour concludes back at the Plaza Mayor with a tasting of local products. A professional guide accompanies the group throughout, and air conditioning is provided on the coach. Admission to the Enchanted City National Park is included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Ventano del Diablo
A natural viewpoint overlooking the Júcar River canyon. Visitors hear local legends and can see the Vulture Buzzard in this area.
20 min
Ciudad Encantada
A natural site declared of National Interest in 1929, located within the Serrania de Cuenca Natural Park. The area is known for its unique rock formations and significant geomorphological features.
120 min
Cuenca
Arrival around 2:00 p.m. for lunch (not included) followed by a walk through Cuenca’s old town lasting about four hours.
240 min
Mirador Barrio del Castillo
Starting point for the guided walking tour of Cuenca’s medieval town, offering views over the city.
120 min
Arco de Bezudo
The entrance gate to the Medieval Quarter of Cuenca crossed at the beginning of the walking tour.
Catedral De Cuenca
The Cathedral’s facade is viewed and explained by the guide while passing through Plaza Mayor.
5 min
Casas Colgadas
Iconic hanging houses observed from the San Pablo Bridge during the walking tour.
10 min
San Pablo Bridge
Bridge over the Huécar River used to get a photo of Cuenca’s old town.
10 min
Convento de San Pablo
The convent’s entrance visited to observe the gorge of the Huécar River.
5 min
Plaza Mayor de Cuenca
Final stop where the group reviews the Cathedral facade and enjoys a tasting of local products.
30 min
Meeting point
The guide will be waiting in the corner of the Claridge Hotel
End point
The guide will be waiting in the corner of the Claridge Hotel
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.