What to do · Ronda
Ronda Free Tour, from the Puente Nuevo to Duquesa de Parcent Square
Information
- From
- €0 person
- Duration
- 1 h 30
- Season
- All year; the times of the slots change by day
- Who it's for
- Anyone arriving in Ronda for the first time who wants to understand the city before going into the monuments
- With a dog
- Pets are allowed, according to the booking listing
An hour and a half on foot with a guide across both sides of the gorge, so you reach the monuments knowing what you are looking at. It is a free tour: booking is free and at the end everyone leaves the tip they see fit. You book on Civitatis, with instant confirmation and a voucher on your phone, and you can book up to 15 minutes before if places remain. The tour is in Spanish.
The route
It leaves from the Church of Nuestra Señora de la Merced, at the top of the Mercadillo, next to Paseo de Ernest Hemingway, and returns to the same place. Along the way:
- The Puente Nuevo, with the view of the gorge and the houses hanging over the cliff edge.
- The grand houses of Calle Tenorio and the Casa de Don Bosco, already in La Ciudad.
- Plaza de María Auxiliadora and the El Campillo viewpoint, with the plain at your feet.
- The old town, with Celtic, Phoenician, Roman and Arab remains.
- The Palacio de Mondragón, which is now the Municipal Museum.
- Plaza de la Duquesa de Parcent, with four churches around it.
- The bullring of the Real Maestranza, before heading back to the Merced.
It is a walk from the outside: it does not go into any monument. Afterwards you can go back at your leisure to the Palacio de Mondragón, to the chamber of the Puente Nuevo or to the bullring, which are paid separately or with the municipal pass.
How to book
You choose the day and slot on the Civitatis listing: times change by date and, as the listing itself warns, the meeting point may vary with the slot, so check it on your voucher. Bookings of more than six people are not accepted; a bigger group has to hire a private tour. If you are not going, cancel, because the guide waits for everyone who signed up. There are other free tours in Ronda with an official guide that are booked on GuruWalk and leave from the Alameda del Tajo, Plaza de la Merced or the tourist office.
Who it is for
For anyone who can walk an hour and a half over slopes and cobbles. It is not wheelchair accessible, because of the gradients in the old town. Pets are allowed.
Tips
- Do it first With the route in your head, you then enter the monuments knowing what to look for and where each one is.
- Bring cash for the tip It is what the guide earns. There is no fixed amount.
- Flat shoes The descent of Calle Tenorio and the streets of La Ciudad are stone and sloping.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ronda free tour free?
Booking costs nothing. At the end you leave a tip for the guide, whatever each person decides.
What time does it leave?
It depends on the day: you choose the slot in the listing's calendar when booking.
Does it go into the Puente Nuevo or the Palacio de Mondragón?
No. The route is along the street; entry tickets are paid separately.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, the listing allows pets.
With a dog
