Tip-based free walking tour of monumental Medina del Campo
Medina del Campo · 105 min · 2 €+ · Imperdible Tours
Walk through the town where Isabella the Catholic died, from the Castillo de la Mota to Spain's largest main square, and pay for the tour with a tip at the end. We start at the Castillo de la Mota, by its old walls, unravelling the fortress's secrets up to its parade ground. Coming down the hill we cross the Zapardiel river and see the Church of San Miguel Arcángel and the Reales Carnicerías, proof of 16th-century Medina's prosperity. On the Plaza Mayor de la Hispanidad stand the Casa del Peso, the Collegiate Church of San Antolín, the Town Hall and the Royal Testamentary Palace, where Isabella dictated her will and died. We continue past San Francisco, the Plaza del Pan, the Dueñas Palace and the Convent of San José, Saint Teresa's second foundation, and finish at Santiago el Real, one of the first Jesuit sites. Duration: approx. 1 h 45 min In Spanish Outdoors; no tickets to pay Pet-friendly Minimum 5 people for the tour to run
- Castillo de la Mota and its walls
- Plaza Mayor de la Hispanidad, Spain's largest
- The palace where Isabella the Catholic died
- Convent of San José, founded by Saint Teresa
Gate of the Castillo de la Mota (Avenida del Castillo). Look for the guide with the pink umbrella.
- Booking per person — 2 €
The tour itself is tip-based: at the end you give the guide whatever you think it was worth, no minimum. The booking fee is the only compulsory payment.
Plans in other destinations
- Blanes
- Penedès
- Barcelona
- Lloret de Mar
- Málaga
- Costa Adeje
- Los Cristianos
- Terra Alta
- Priorat
- Les Garrigues
- Calonge
- Pals
- Pulpí
- Montsant
- Alt Camp
- Alcalá de Henares
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
- Conca de Barberà
- Comillas
- Carmona
- Valladolid
- Santiponce
Frequently asked questions
How does this free tour work?
You book your place for €2 per person, paid by card through Stripe, and the tour itself is tip-based: at the end you give the guide whatever you think it was worth, in person and with no minimum.
How much do people usually tip?
Whatever you felt the tour was worth: there's no set price and no minimum. As a rough guide, many people give between €10 and €20 per person, but it's entirely up to you.
Can I tip by card?
It depends on the guide, so it's safest to bring some cash. If they accept other payment methods, they'll tell you at the end.
How will I recognise the guide?
They'll be waiting at the starting point at the start time. Gate of the Castillo de la Mota (Avenida del Castillo). Look for the guide with the pink umbrella.
What if it rains?
The tour usually goes ahead anyway, so bring an umbrella or a raincoat. If the guide calls it off, we'll let you know and refund your booking in full (€2 per person).
What if the minimum group size isn't reached?
This tour needs at least 5 people to run. If that isn't reached, the guide may cancel it: we'll let you know in advance and refund your booking in full (€2 per person).
How do I receive my booking?
Right after paying you get a boarding pass with a QR code by email. Show it at the meeting point and you're in.
When is my booking confirmed?
We don't charge you until the centre confirms, within 24h. We hold the amount on your card meanwhile; if they can't take you, it's released and you pay nothing.
Can I cancel if something comes up?
Yes: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time — email info@activitatum.com with your booking code. If the activity is called off, bad weather included, you change the date at no cost or get the amount back.
Can I book several activities at once?
Yes. Every activity in the catalogue is booked and paid for in the same place, whichever centre runs it, and each one arrives with its own QR pass.