Trujillo: Medieval Town Tour & Castle Entry Tickets

Summary

Trujillo’s winding alleys castles and plazas on foot with guide

You’ll walk Trujillo’s medieval streets with a local guide, climb castle walls with entry tickets included, and step inside Santa María la Mayor church. Expect stories that bring history alive and time to pause in Renaissance plazas—plus moments that might surprise you long after you’ve left.

What’s the experience like?

We were already halfway across the Plaza Mayor in Trujillo when our guide, Marta, paused to point out a faded coat of arms above one of those grand old palaces. I remember the air was still—just a faint whiff of roasting coffee drifting from a café under the arcades. The stones felt cool under my shoes even though it was late morning. Marta told us stories about conquistadors who once called these mansions home; she had this way of making them sound like real people, not just names from a textbook. I tried repeating “Plaza de la Hispanidad” in her accent—she grinned and said I almost got it right.

The medieval town is all uneven cobbles and sudden bursts of sunlight between towers. We ducked through an archway and suddenly there was the castle—massive, rough stone, with swallows darting overhead. Inside, the cisterns echoed when we spoke (I startled myself). It’s funny how you can feel small in a place that old. Marta showed us where kings once stood; she let us linger by a window with a view over Extremadura’s rolling hills. I didn’t expect to feel so quiet up there.

Later we wandered into Santa María la Mayor church—gothic arches, candle smoke, someone humming softly near the altar. I’m not religious but something about that space made me pause longer than usual. The whole day felt like moving through layers: Renaissance facades outside, medieval shadows inside, bits of laughter from our group bouncing off the stone walls. We finished back at the plaza as kids chased pigeons around our feet. Still thinking about those towers as we left—there’s always more behind every corner here, you know?

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Trujillo medieval town and monuments

• Start tour at Plaza Mayor
• Visit Castle and Cisterns
• See Church of Santa María la Mayor
• Explore Plaza de la Hispanidad
• Walk through Renaissance and Medieval open-air museum
• Visit XIV to XVI century church in Plaza Mayor
• See Plateresque style palace in Plaza Mayor
• Visit Classicist palace from 16th and 17th centuries
• Explore Plateresque Palace of first corregidor of Cuzco
• Tour manor house of Hidalgo from late 15th century

Top questions

Are entry tickets to Trujillo Castle included?

Yes, entry tickets to the castle and cisterns are included during daytime visits.

Does this tour visit Santa María la Mayor church?

Yes, entrance to Santa María la Mayor church is included at 11am tours.

Where does the tour start in Trujillo?

The tour starts from Plaza Mayor in Trujillo’s historic center.

Is this guided or self-guided?

This is a guided walking tour led by a local expert.

Are strollers or prams allowed on this tour?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller during the tour.

Is public transportation nearby?

Yes, public transportation options are available near Plaza Mayor.

What monuments are visited on this day trip?

The tour includes Trujillo Castle (Alcazaba), cisterns, Santa María la Mayor church, palaces, towers, manor houses and convents within the medieval town.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are permitted on this tour.

What’s included

Your day includes guided walking through Trujillo’s medieval center with entrance tickets to both the castle (Alcazaba) and its ancient cisterns as well as access to Santa María la Mayor church during morning tours—all led by a knowledgeable local guide who shares stories along every step.