Discover Zaragoza from a completely different perspective: by walking along the trace of its ancient walls and uncovering the stories of the medieval gates that once controlled access to the city. This guided walking experience blends history, urban exploration, and hidden details that most visitors overlook.
This walking route focuses on those eight medieval gates, now mostly disappeared but still present in memory, urban traces, and local stories:
The Puerta del Carmen, still standing today, a monumental witness to Zaragoza’s turbulent past, including the Napoleonic sieges .
The Puerta de Santa Engracia, remembered through history though rebuilt and demolished several times .
The Puerta del duque de la Victoria, the closes to the Huerva river.
The Puerta Quemada.
The Puerta Sol, facing the raising sun.
The Puerta del Ángel, marking the northern access near the Ebro River.
The Puerta de Sancho, linked to ceremonial routes.
The Puerta del Portillo, opening to Madrid and Navarra.
10:00 walking tour
12:30 End of walking tour
Each excursion has a level from 1 to 4, with level 4 being the most difficult.
Level 1 EASY: Appropriate for most people in good health. Well marked paths and tracks. 1 to 2 hours of walking.
- Professional English and Spanish speaking guide
- Accident and liability insurance
- Comfortable clothes and shoes