Are you looking for weekend plans and are you considering to do a Zaragoza city break? We assure you that it is a great option, our city is a magical place that captures everyone who visits it. Therefore, in this article we have prepared something very special for you, we show you what to see and what to do in Zaragoza in a weekend. Are you ready?
Zaragoza city break, don’t miss a thing!
You have two days in Zaragoza, so we will try to maximize your experience in the capital of the Ebro, with places and activities for all tastes.
But first, an important point. Have you come to Zaragoza with luggage? In Megalockers we have luggage lockers in Zaragoza (right in the historic center of the city), so you can store your luggage comfortably and safely, and enjoy the city freely. We are waiting for you!
And now, the promised itinerary. Let’s say you arrive in Zaragoza on Friday afternoon (if you arrive by public transport, here we explain how to get from Delicias Station to the center of Zaragoza), and you return to your place of origin on Sunday afternoon. What to see in Zaragoza in two days?
Friday afternoon: Tour around the historic center and El Pilar
Once you are settled in Zaragoza, we recommend you to enjoy the historical center of the city as a starting point.
Go to the majestic Plaza del Pilar (less than 300 meters away from our lockers in Zaragoza center), enter the Basilica to see the Virgin of Pilar and climb one of the towers to see Zaragoza from the sky.
Afterwards, visit the beautiful Cathedral of the Savior (La Seo), in the same Plaza, and walk along the bridges of the Ebro, stopping at the oldest bridge in the city, the Puente de Piedra, from which you will be able to take the most iconic photo of the city, with the Basilica del Pilar in the background.
If you have time, enjoy the vestiges of the great Roman and ancient past of the city, with places like the Roman Walls, the Roman Theater, squares such as San Bruno, Santa Marta, San Felipe, Plaza del Justicia, the Arch of the Dean or the Roman Forum Museum.
For dinner, we recommend you to enjoy the best tapas area of Zaragoza, known as “El Tubo”, where you will be able to taste impressive tapas of all kinds and an area full of life.
After that, it’s time to rest for the next day!
Saturday morning: Enjoy a free tour of Zaragoza
At Megalockers we are big fans of free tours and guided tours, as we believe it is the best way to get to know a city quickly with local experts. Here you have a sample of the best free tours and guided tours in Zaragoza for you to choose your favorite.
Saturday afternoon: A stroll along the main streets
After eating and resting for a while, you can follow the itinerary of a Zaragoza city break in Plaza España and go up the Paseo de la Independencia, where you will find the main commercial artery of the city, continue along the Gran Vía and Fernando el Católico until you reach the José Antonio Labordeta Park (better known as Parque Grande), the largest lung of the city and where you can relax in a wonderful green environment.
If you are a soccer fan, next to it you have the mythical stadium of La Romareda, the home of Real Zaragoza.
All along this route you will find a large number of bars and restaurants to have a drink or a snack or a hearty dinner, depending on what your body wants.
Sunday morning: Last visit and vermouth
On Sunday morning (depending on how late you have slept the night before), you can still take the opportunity to see some things. In case you feel up to it, you can visit the fantastic Aljafería Palace, built as a recreational residence and fortification of the Hudi kings in the 11th century and which currently serves as the official seat of the Cortes de Aragón.
After that, as a final colophon to the trip and the itinerary of what to do in Zaragoza in two days, our recommendation is that you return to the Tubo area to enjoy a vermouth properly. In broad daylight, with a fantastic atmosphere and in a relaxed way, to finish the route in the best way.
Sunday afternoon: Back home
This way, Sunday afternoon would be the time to return home after spending an amazing weekend in Zaragoza.
Don’t forget to book your luggage storage in Zaragoza before arriving in the city!
