What to do · Trujillo
Guided Sunset Tour Up to the Castle
Information
- From
- €10 per adult
- Season
- All year; the time changes with the month
- Who it's for
- Everyone
Trujillo changes colour at dusk: the granite of the palaces turns golden and, from the top of the hill, the plain stretches out to the horizon. This guided tour by Turismo Trujillo, which the company calls "El Coleccionista de Atardeceres" (The Sunset Collector), is designed to reach the castle at just that moment.
The route
It starts in the Plaza Mayor and climbs with an official guide through the most notable streets, squares and corners of the medieval town up to the alcazaba. On the way, the guide tells the history of the city and its people. The finish is the castle viewpoint, from where the sunset is photographed: the company recommends bringing a camera. It is for all audiences.
Times
The departure time adjusts to sunset through the year:
- November to February: 16:30.
- March: 17:00.
- April and May: 18:00.
- June: 19:00.
- 1 July to 15 August: 20:00.
- 16 August to 15 September: 19:00.
- 16 September to 31 October: 17:00.
The listing does not publish the length: ask when you book if you have dinner or a car afterwards.
Price and booking
It costs €10 for adults and €6 for children, with an official guide; the listing does not say up to what age the children's rate applies or mention admission to monuments. It runs with a minimum of four people. You must book and collect the ticket beforehand at the Turismo Trujillo office, in the Plaza Mayor, unit 20, under the arcades next to the lottery office, or book on its website, at [email protected] or on 927 320 510.
Tips
In winter, by the time you come down from the castle it will already be dark: bring a coat. In summer, the 20:00 departure avoids the worst of the heat. The streets are cobbled and sloping: comfortable shoes, and with a pushchair, a carrier is better.
What to combine it with
If you want to go inside the monuments, the morning guided tour of the medieval town includes admission to the castle, the Pizarro House-Museum, the church of Santiago and the Discoverers' Centre. By day you can see the castle and its cisterns or the church of Santa María la Mayor on your own. On the way down, have dinner in the Plaza Mayor, at the Mesón La Troya, or at the Restaurante Emilia, in Plaza del Campillo.
Frequently asked questions
What time is the sunset tour in November?
At 16:30, from November to February.
Does it include admission to the castle?
The price includes the guide; the listing does not mention tickets.
Where do I book?
At the Turismo Trujillo office, Plaza Mayor 20, on its website or on 927 320 510.
With teenagers
Who runs it
- Turismo Trujillo"The Sunset Collector" guided tour of medieval Trujillo Visit their website
