Free Tour Sant Cugat: Explore Historical Legends and Stories
Sant Cugat del Vallès
Uncover the hidden legends and stories of Sant Cugat on a free walking tour. Discover the surprising connections between Marilyn Monroe and the father of sardanas, and unravel the mystery behind a rooster from a weather vane and a Christmas Eve murder.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Placa Octavia - The starting point of our tour! You will start the tour discovering the history of the foundation and origin of Sant Cugat del Vallés.

  • Casa Museu Cal Gerrer - Did you know that the first museum dedicated to Marylyn Monroe in all of Europe is located here? But why? These and many other secrets will be revealed during the stop.

  • El Mercat Vell - The famous market of our city! But did you know what was before the market? For that we are!

  • Plaça dels Quatre Cantons - Our particular Times Square (saving the distances)! Four corners full of history and above all… Of legends!

  • Plaça de Barcelona - Old town hall and the best-known public square where it is necessary to stop to refresh your memory about stories that will be of vital importance in the tour for later.

  • Museu de Sant Cugat - Celler Modernista - Old cooperative winery where we will immerse ourselves in its fantastic history, from its construction to its conversion into the museum of today.

  • Carrer de Sant Medir - One of the historic streets of the city but wait… why does it have that name?

  • Claustre - Museu del Monestir de Sant Cugat - We will enter the wonderful cloister of the monastery full of fantastic stories and the occasional legend that will make your hair stand on end or make you laugh. One of two!

What's Included
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Additional Information

What could possibly link Marilyn Monroe to the creator of sardanas? Or a weather vane rooster to a Christmas Eve crime? These are among the myths veiled within Sant Cugat. Revisit the obscure history of Sant Cugat with Stories & Legends of Sant Cugat. Experience an innovative presentation through a fresh take on the free walking tour! Astonishing tales and mythical accounts await. Re-explore Sant Cugat!

Location
Plaça d'Octavià
The guide will be waiting for you in Plaça d'Octavià (just in front of the Monastery) waving a flag with the tour logo. Try to arrive about 15 minutes before so as not to delay the departure time. If you arrive by train, the FGC station in Sant Cugat is only a 10-minute walk away!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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