Photos: Juanedc from Zaragoza, España, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 Dietmar Rabich, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Diego Delso, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Photos: Juanedc from Zaragoza, España, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 Dietmar Rabich, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Diego Delso, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
The Basílica del Pilar and the square around it
Your local guide
Marta Lacasa
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Highlights
- A pillar said to mark an apparition
- One of Europe's largest public squares
- Baroque domes above the Ebro
- Where the old town meets the river
- Zaragoza's basilica, explained plainly
About this tour
This session shows the Basílica del Pilar and the vast square it sits within, one of Europe's largest public spaces. You see the basilica's Baroque domes from the riverbank and the open square connecting it to the old town. Marta explains the story behind the pillar the basilica was built to honour.
The walk moves from the riverside view of the basilica into the square itself, with Marta explaining how pilgrims and locals use the space differently depending on the time of day. She answers questions about the basilica's history as they come up.
This suits anyone interested in religious history as much as architecture and public space. It also works well as a first stop before Marta's planning call for a fuller day in the old town.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Zaragoza before heading out.
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Basílica del Pilar exterior 21 min
The camera looks up at the Baroque basilica's domes and towers on the bank of the Ebro, and I explain the story of the pillar said to mark a Marian apparition to Saint James.
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Plaza del Pilar 21 min
Stepping back into one of Europe's largest public squares, I show how the basilica, the river and the old town all meet at this single open space.
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Your questions 9 min
Time to ask anything about Zaragoza: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 4 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Ternasco de Aragón and Casco Histórico, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Madrid time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 10 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Zaragoza, showing you Basílica del Pilar exterior and Plaza del Pilar live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Do I need to know the history already?
No background needed. The guide explains everything as it comes up.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk the basilica and square live with my phone.
Times shown in Madrid time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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