Guided Tour of Historic and Monumental Trujillo
by TurismoTrujillo.es Actividades Turisticas
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This guided walking tour of historic and monumental Trujillo lasts about two hours and takes place entirely within the medieval town walls. The tour starts at Plaza Mayor, where visitors see Renaissance palaces and the equestrian statue of Francisco Pizarro, the conqueror of Peru. The guide then leads to the 16th-century palace begun in 1562 by order of Hernando Pizarro. Next is the Plateresque Palace of San Carlos, also known as the Vargas-Carvajal Palace, a private building with an original Plateresque facade, which is not open to the public. The route continues to the castle area, including the Muslim Alcazaba and town walls, manor houses, palaces, convents, and churches. Visitors view the Strong House from the 13th and 14th centuries, where the Catholic Monarchs stayed during the Wars of Succession. The tour passes by a 13th-century church founded by the Military Order of Santiago. The Alcazaba and Aljibe ruins dating from the 10th to 12th centuries are seen from outside, as entry is not included. The Pizarro House Museum, a 15th-century manor house, and the Gothic Iglesia de Santa María la Mayor with its Romanesque tower and Spanish-Flemish altarpiece by Fernando Gallego are also visited externally. Additional stops include a 15th-century military house where María de Escobar lived, the Triunfo Gate along with a 13th-century strong house that defended it, and Puerta de San Andrés, one of the seven city gates next to the Church of San Andrés. The guide points out notable photo spots and highlights thematic routes related to the Discoverers, Isabel la Católica, Carlos V, and film locations. The tour includes the guided walk, and tipping the guide is optional.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Plaza Mayor de Trujillo
Plaza Mayor features Renaissance palaces around the square and holds the equestrian statue of Francisco Pizarro, the conqueror of Peru. The visit here lasts about 20 minutes.
20 min
16th-Century Palace
This palace began construction in 1562 by order of Hernando Pizarro and represents 16th-century architecture. The stop takes around 5 minutes.
5 min
Palace of San Carlos (Vargas-Carvajal Palace)
The Palace of San Carlos is a Plateresque building in Spain with an original Plateresque façade and an additional façade facing Domingo Street. It is a private palace not open to the public. The visit here lasts about 4 minutes.
4 min
Equestrian Statue of Francisco Pizarro
The statue is a notable monument dedicated to Francisco Pizarro, viewed briefly during the tour in about 2 minutes.
2 min
Castillo de Trujillo
The medieval historic center includes the Muslim Alcazaba and city walls, along with strong houses, manor houses, palaces, convents, and churches. The stop here is about 10 minutes.
10 min
Strong House
This 13th and 14th-century strong house is historically significant as the residence of the Catholic Monarchs during the Wars of Succession. The visit here takes about 10 minutes.
10 min
13th Century Military Order Church
A church founded in the 13th century by the Military Order of Santiago is viewed during the tour.
Castillo de Trujillo
The Muslim Alcazaba and Aljibe date from the 10th to 12th centuries. Visitors see these from outside as entry is not included. The stop lasts about 10 minutes.
10 min
Pizarro House Museum
This 15th-century manor house of the Hidalgo family is included in the route but not entered. The stop lasts approximately 10 minutes.
10 min
Iglesia de Santa Maria la Mayor
This Gothic church, declared a National Monument, includes earlier Romanesque elements like the Torre Julia and houses a Spanish-Flemish altarpiece by Fernando Gallego. The church is viewed only from outside during the 10-minute stop.
10 min
15th Century Military House
A 15th-century military building where María de Escobar lived, the first woman to bring wheat and barley seeds to Peru. This private house is viewed from outside during a 5-minute stop.
5 min
Trujillo Triumph Gate
The tour includes a brief 1-minute drive-by of the Trujillo Triumph Gate.
1 min
13th Century Strong House at Triunfo Gate
This strong house from the 13th century defended the Puerta del Triunfo. It is viewed externally during the tour.
Puerta de San Andres
One of the seven gates in the city walls, located beside the Church of San Andrés. The stop includes an external view of this gate.
Meeting point
The meeting point at our Tourist Activities office, in Plaza Mayor, local 20 (arcades and next to the lottery administration)
End point
The meeting point at our Tourist Activities office, in Plaza Mayor, local 20 (arcades and next to the lottery administration)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Guided Tour of Historic and Monumental Trujillo
by TurismoTrujillo.es Actividades Turisticas
Choose from 1 available option
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.€24Overview
This guided walking tour of historic and monumental Trujillo lasts about two hours and takes place entirely within the medieval town walls. The tour starts at Plaza Mayor, where visitors see Renaissance palaces and the equestrian statue of Francisco Pizarro, the conqueror of Peru. The guide then leads to the 16th-century palace begun in 1562 by order of Hernando Pizarro. Next is the Plateresque Palace of San Carlos, also known as the Vargas-Carvajal Palace, a private building with an original Plateresque facade, which is not open to the public. The route continues to the castle area, including the Muslim Alcazaba and town walls, manor houses, palaces, convents, and churches. Visitors view the Strong House from the 13th and 14th centuries, where the Catholic Monarchs stayed during the Wars of Succession. The tour passes by a 13th-century church founded by the Military Order of Santiago. The Alcazaba and Aljibe ruins dating from the 10th to 12th centuries are seen from outside, as entry is not included. The Pizarro House Museum, a 15th-century manor house, and the Gothic Iglesia de Santa María la Mayor with its Romanesque tower and Spanish-Flemish altarpiece by Fernando Gallego are also visited externally. Additional stops include a 15th-century military house where María de Escobar lived, the Triunfo Gate along with a 13th-century strong house that defended it, and Puerta de San Andrés, one of the seven city gates next to the Church of San Andrés. The guide points out notable photo spots and highlights thematic routes related to the Discoverers, Isabel la Católica, Carlos V, and film locations. The tour includes the guided walk, and tipping the guide is optional.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Plaza Mayor de Trujillo
Plaza Mayor features Renaissance palaces around the square and holds the equestrian statue of Francisco Pizarro, the conqueror of Peru. The visit here lasts about 20 minutes.
20 min
16th-Century Palace
This palace began construction in 1562 by order of Hernando Pizarro and represents 16th-century architecture. The stop takes around 5 minutes.
5 min
Palace of San Carlos (Vargas-Carvajal Palace)
The Palace of San Carlos is a Plateresque building in Spain with an original Plateresque façade and an additional façade facing Domingo Street. It is a private palace not open to the public. The visit here lasts about 4 minutes.
4 min
Equestrian Statue of Francisco Pizarro
The statue is a notable monument dedicated to Francisco Pizarro, viewed briefly during the tour in about 2 minutes.
2 min
Castillo de Trujillo
The medieval historic center includes the Muslim Alcazaba and city walls, along with strong houses, manor houses, palaces, convents, and churches. The stop here is about 10 minutes.
10 min
Strong House
This 13th and 14th-century strong house is historically significant as the residence of the Catholic Monarchs during the Wars of Succession. The visit here takes about 10 minutes.
10 min
13th Century Military Order Church
A church founded in the 13th century by the Military Order of Santiago is viewed during the tour.
Castillo de Trujillo
The Muslim Alcazaba and Aljibe date from the 10th to 12th centuries. Visitors see these from outside as entry is not included. The stop lasts about 10 minutes.
10 min
Pizarro House Museum
This 15th-century manor house of the Hidalgo family is included in the route but not entered. The stop lasts approximately 10 minutes.
10 min
Iglesia de Santa Maria la Mayor
This Gothic church, declared a National Monument, includes earlier Romanesque elements like the Torre Julia and houses a Spanish-Flemish altarpiece by Fernando Gallego. The church is viewed only from outside during the 10-minute stop.
10 min
15th Century Military House
A 15th-century military building where María de Escobar lived, the first woman to bring wheat and barley seeds to Peru. This private house is viewed from outside during a 5-minute stop.
5 min
Trujillo Triumph Gate
The tour includes a brief 1-minute drive-by of the Trujillo Triumph Gate.
1 min
13th Century Strong House at Triunfo Gate
This strong house from the 13th century defended the Puerta del Triunfo. It is viewed externally during the tour.
Puerta de San Andres
One of the seven gates in the city walls, located beside the Church of San Andrés. The stop includes an external view of this gate.
Meeting point
The meeting point at our Tourist Activities office, in Plaza Mayor, local 20 (arcades and next to the lottery administration)
End point
The meeting point at our Tourist Activities office, in Plaza Mayor, local 20 (arcades and next to the lottery administration)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.