Noia Free Tour: Mysteries and Legends
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Join us to discover the secrets hidden in the town in a tour that runs through the streets of the medieval town. We will learn about events that occurred in the different centuries of history of our town, some of them still unresolved.
I'll wait for you in front of the facade of the town hall, a building with battlements in the Alameda de Noia, where we will learn about the legend surrounding the origin of the name of our town. Do you know that it goes back to an episode in the Bible?
Already in the neighborhood of A Pedrachán it is possible to see, if the tide is low, the fountain of the fairy. A popular legend tells that the river Traba forms a well with stairs in which a fairy lives and appears on the night of San Juan and that the well is extended by a tunnel under the water to go out to the Praza do Tapal.
The church of Santa Maria a Nova is the ideal place to evoke the Santa Compaña, a procession of souls in pain that sought to seize the souls of the penitents.
The Praza do Tapal was the parade ground of the disappeared Tapal Fortress and gallows in the Middle Ages. In it is the curse of the unfinished tower of the church of San Martiño, which haunts whoever tries to finish it.
We will finish our tour again in the Alameda, stopping at the Casino Building. In its rear facade we will witness a macabre event that took place in the early twentieth century. Can you imagine what could have happened?
Meeting point
Concello de Noia
Before you go
- Length
- About 1h 30min
- Languages
- Spanish, English
- Usual start times
- 09:30, 11:00, 16:00 (Noia time)
- Coming up
- 120 departures in 3 months, 21 this week
Questions about this tour
How much does this tour cost?
Nothing up front. You book for free and tip your guide at the end. Many travellers tip around €5 to €15 per person, depending on the length and quality of the tour.
How long does it take?
About 1h 30min.
Where does it start?
The meeting point is Concello de Noia. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
What languages is it in?
Upcoming departures are in Spanish and English. Pick your language in the calendar to see only those.
When does it run?
120 departures are listed in the next three months, 21 of them in the next 7 days, usually at 09:30, 11:00 and 16:00. Times are local to Noia.
Do I need to book?
Booking is a good idea: groups are limited and popular times fill up. Create a free Tripsora account, pick a day and time, and press Book to finish with the tour provider.
Is it accessible?
The tour provider has added accessibility information for this tour. Check the details with them when you book, and tell your guide about any needs on the day.
Can I bring my dog?
The tour provider lists this tour as pet friendly.
Other free tours in Noia
- Free Tour of the Medieval Village of Noia 4.0 ★ (4) · 1h 45min
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