Archaeology of Flamenco

The culture of resilience

What are flamencos and where do they come from? From heaven? From Holland?… Long before the music, there were the people, discover the true origin of flamenco.

1. Puerta de Purchena
   Meeting at the meeting point and introduction with the guide
2. Plaza José Fernández Torres “Tomatito”
   Almería, the guitar, its guitar makers and guitarists
3. The Arab cisterns & Peña Flamenca El Taranto
   Al-Andalus & Etymology of flamenco
4. Exterior of Santiago Apóstol Church
   History of the conversos and the marginalized
5. Ancient city walls
   History and contribution of the Roma people
6. Gate of the Alcazaba and old Mesón Gitano
   Flamenco at the neighborhood level in Almería

In this guided tour, you must arrive at the meeting point with the guide to start the tour on your own. The team at Raizes Personal Tourism will provide you with all the information and help you need for this. This is a private experience, your personal guide and your companions, you set the pace and we adapt the experience to you.

It is recommended to wear comfortable footwear for walking and clothes suitable for the weather and time of year. It is also important to carry water or some hydrating drink as well as sun protection and something to snack on if desired.

*This route includes entry to some museums or cultural spaces. It is possible that for reasons beyond the organization or due to scheduling issues, these visits cannot be made. In such a case, the personal guide will make other stops of tourist interest to replace those stops.

• Private guide
• Map of the city of Almería
• Photographs of the experience
• Surprise gift