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Cathedral of Santa Maria de Vitoria

s/n Santa Maria Kalea, Gasteiz, Euskadi

Description

The Cathedral of Santa María de Vitoria was built in the 13/14th centuries in Gothic style and was originally part of the city walls (unusually, it is also still embedded with other constructions). Its main feature is the richly decorated façade with three portals, the tower with its octagonal top with tiles, and the Chapel of Santiago. The parish offers several tour options that can include the visit of the tower and the walls. This review is for the 60mins guided tour of the Cathedral only (includes the underground crypt and access to the triforium)

Access & Transport

The cathedral is in the historical centre of the city, 1km north of the train station (15mins walk). Vitoria itself is 60km south of Bilbao, 100km west of Pamplona, and 120km northeast of Burgos. There are direct trains to Pamplona (65mins) and Burgos (85mins)

Instructions & Recommendations

The tours can be conducted in Spanish, Euskara (Basque), French and English. Advanced online booking is recommended to ensure availability

Meta review

Online reviews for the tour are particularly good and the guided tour is described as different for its focus on the structural issues faced by the monument throughout its history and a top-to-bottom visit. The interior also draws some positive comments even though the views are partially hampered by the ongoing restoration works and the portico light show gets the thumbs up for its originality and execution.

Environmental & Social

We deem this attraction environmentally neutral. Part of the city's architectural and artistic heritages.

Conclusion

The guided tour of the Cathedral is recommended for all adults (young and not so young) but should find the best reception for those with a keen interest in architecture (religious or not) given the unusual emphasis on the structural aspects of the building.

Key positive

Educational and engaging tour

Impressive structure

Key negative

Limited decoration inside

Suitability

Accessible for wheelchair users (lifts) except for the triforium. No religious denomination restrictions

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

August 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
There are additional tours scheduled on Saturdays

av. transport time:0h 15m

est. visit time:1h

Regulated hours
Period 1

MONDAY13:00 - 14:00

TUESDAY13:00 - 14:00

WEDNESDAY13:00 - 14:00

THURSDAY13:00 - 14:00

FRIDAY13:00 - 14:00

SATURDAY13:15 - 14:15

SUNDAY13:15 - 14:15

Period 2

MONDAY18:00 - 19:00

TUESDAY18:00 - 19:00

WEDNESDAY18:00 - 19:00

THURSDAY18:00 - 19:00

FRIDAY18:00 - 19:00

SATURDAY18:00 - 19:00

SUNDAY18:00 - 19:00

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€6
Adult
18 - 64
€9
Teen & Young
13 - 17
€6
Child
6 - 12
€2.5
Infant
0 - 5
€0
Price for students under 30yr old is 6 €

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