Cadiz Shore Excursion: Scenic & walking tour with cheese and sherry tasting

Summary

After docking in Cadiz, venture to the pre-arranged meeting point located near the port. Greet your guide and climb aboard a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan to venture to your first stop.  Listen as your guide recount’s the city’s 3,000-year history in a series of fascinating facts; learn about the Moorish, Roman and Baroque influence present in the architecture while enjoying the seaside splendor of the city.  Venture to the classy and cosmopolitan New Town then capture photographs beside significant landmarks like the Puerta da Tierra city gate. Admire the coastal beauty of La Caleta Beach then marvel at the foreboding fortress of Santa Catalina Castle. Stroll among the botanical beauty of Parques Genoves and refresh in the palm-harbored promenade of Alameda Apodaca. Disembark the bus and continue to explore the rest of the city on foot, meandering through charming streets interspersed with monuments such as Plaza de Espana and the Cortes Monument.  Pleasure you palate to Spanish specialities in a local eatery (own expense) and admire the Gothic grandeur of Cathedral Nueva, a colossal 18th-century structure, then explore the ambient Old Town to absorb the antique charm of the enclave.  Bid your guide farewell at Plaza San Juan de Dios then make your own way back to the port well in advance of your cruise ship’s departure time.     Please note: The order of sightseeing as described here may be subject to change on the day of your tour. Worry-free Shore Excursion:We will ensure your excursion ends with ample time for you to return to Cadiz port for your ship’s departure. In the extremely unlikely event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. If your ship is delayed and you are unable to attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.

Tour info

Duration
4 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

When your cruise stops at Cadiz, discover this beautiful city on a half-day scenic and walking tour with an expert guide. See Cadiz top attractions from your private transportation, including the elegant New Town and leafy Alameda Apodaca, marvel at La Caleta beach and visit Santa Catalina Castle and the Puerta de Tierra gate before exploring the postcard-pretty Old Town on foot. Stroll tiny streets, past balconied houses and palm-filled squares like Plaza Mina, Plaza San Antonio or Calle Larga; venture in the local and flowers markets, see the18th-century Cadiz Cathedral, and visit the Roman Theater, the eldest in the peninsula. End your comprehensive tour with a local sherry and cheese tasting while enjoying a 360° view of the ancien city from a unique roof terrace. Make the most of a personalized atmosphere on this Cadiz small-group shore excursion, limited to 15 guests per guide and reserved exclusively to cruise ship passengers.

What’s included?

  • Local guide

  • Bottled water

  • Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee

  • Air-conditioned vehicle

  • Port pick up

  • Sherry tasting and cheese

  • Entry/Admission - Puerta de Tierra

  • Entry/Admission - Teatro Romano

  • Entry/Admission - Castillo de Santa Catalina

  • Port drop-off (tour ends 5 mn walk away fro the port)

  • Gratuities

  • Entry/Admission - Catedral de Cadiz

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 4h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Shore Excursions Deal

About operator:

We are specialist in shore excursions, day tours, guided tours and cruise ship passengers transport from the port of Cadiz. Our large range of day tours covers the whole province of Cadiz, Morocco and Gibraltar. From shore excursions to Seville , Cadiz or Jerez, day tour in Morocco, rock tour in Gibraltar, white washed village tours (Arcos, Vejer, Ronda), private Flamenco shows, bike tours or guided walking tours, we strive to provide the highest quality for small groups. Our team includes the best hand picked local certified guides. We currently conduct tours in English, German, Italian, French and Russian. All our day excursions are departing directly from the reception of any hotel on all the Costa de la Luz (Jerez,El Puerto Santa Maria, Cadiz) .

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