A Coruña Walking Tour: Old Town, Beer & Snacks

Walk A Coruña's seafaring streets, then sit down with a drink in hand

A private walking tour of A Coruña's old town with a live guide in your choice of language, covering the Marina galleries, María Pita Square, and the Church of Santiago among other landmarks. The tour ends at a local bar where you enjoy a glass of Galician wine or beer with a regional appetizer. All fees, taxes and the guide are included. The tour runs two hours and suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore A Coruña's historic city center

• Stroll through the Galleries de la Marina
• Visit María Pita Square and learn its history
• Pass by the Church of Santiago
• Explore San Carlos Gardens and Sir John Moore's tomb
• Visit the Convent of Santa Bárbara
• Pass by the 13th-century architectural gem
• Rest at Plaza de Azcárraga
• Experience San Agustín Market
• Pass by the Church of San Nicolás
• Walk along Calle Real
• Relax in Méndez Núñez Gardens
• Enjoy a beer or wine with a Galician appetizer
• Pass by the Obelisk of A Coruña

The experience

The walk starts at the Marina galleries, the 19th-century glass arcades that frame María Pita Square, and moves through the heart of the old town. You'll stand in front of the Church of Santiago, a Gothic and Baroque structure from the 13th century with ornamental details inside, then pass through quieter corners like the Convent of Santa Bárbara and the San Agustín Market, where local vendors sell fresh seafood and produce. The guide tells the story of María Pita, the local heroine the square is named for, and walks you past Calle Real, the main commercial street that has shaped the city's history.

Along the route you'll see the Church of San Nicolás, another Gothic-Baroque blend in the heart of the city, and the Obelisk of A Coruña in Cantón Grande, built in the 19th century to honor those who resisted the Napoleonic siege. The San Carlos Gardens hold the tomb of Sir John Moore, a British general who died in the 1809 Battle of La Coruña. The Méndez Núñez Gardens, laid out in 1869, round out the walk before you reach the bar.

At the end, you sit down at a local hospitality venue in the city center with a glass of Galician wine or beer (non-alcoholic options are available for travelers under 21), and a Galician appetizer. The whole outing takes two hours. A live guide leads in English, Spanish or Portuguese, and the tour is wheelchair accessible with all surfaces and areas navigable.

What’s included

• A live guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
• all fees and taxes.
• a Galician wine or beer (non-alcoholic for guests under 21) and a Galician appetizer at a local bar.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 12:00 and 17:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Descubre Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to explore A Coruña's history and architecture with a guide who knows the stories behind each corner, and you prefer the flexibility of a private group rather than joining strangers on a set schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is María Pita Square and why is it important to A Coruña?

María Pita Square is the central plaza named after a local heroine who defended the city. It is surrounded by elegant buildings with the Town Hall's imposing façade as a backdrop, and the guide will tell you her story and explore the surroundings during the walk.

Does the tour visit the Tower of Hercules?

The Tower of Hercules is listed among the attractions but is not described as a stop on the walking route itself. The tour focuses on the old town, the galleries, squares and churches within the city center.

Can I choose between wine and beer at the end?

Yes, you choose either a glass of Galician wine or Galician beer at the local bar, along with a Galician appetizer. Travelers under 21 receive a non-alcoholic beverage instead.

Is this tour suitable if I have mobility concerns?

The tour is wheelchair accessible with all areas and surfaces navigable, and it is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Public transportation options are available nearby if needed.