Fortaleza de la Mota: Explore Medieval Military Architecture with Skip-the-Line Admission

Explore the medieval military architecture of the Fortress of La Mota in Alcalá la Real. Skip the line and discover the historical significance of this walled city and its evolution during the Late Middle Ages.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Fortaleza de la Mota - Currently, the Monumental Ensemble of the Fortress of La Mota, has become a monumental space of the first order, a first-class reference at the tourist and heritage level. Along with the singularity of the enclave, the thematization project was developed, which has led to the creation of the Center for the Interpretation of…
What's Included
  • Audioguide included
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

The Grand Complex of La Mota Fortress harbours the ancient fortified city of Alcalá la Real. This site, along with various military architectural components in the vicinity, provides insight into the changes over time and space related to the progression of the region’s boundary during the Late Middle Ages. Concurrently, it exemplifies the growth of a…

Location
Fortaleza de la Mota
Castillo-Fortaleza de la Mota
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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V7857blfranciscor
Sep 15, 2025
Amazing. - I've seen places full of people who weren't worth it. Instead this fortress has surprised me for good. I didn't expect how well organized everything is, with free audio guide and everything very well signposted and explained. I think it is mandatory to stop if only to visit this wonder. It has left me very good feelings and the place is amazing and they are still in the works to continue expanding it. RECOMMENDED 100x100 CONGRATULATIONS!! on this restoration and how well maintained everything is.
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Julie_r
Aug 16, 2025
Family visit at the top! - The application that plunges us in real time into the streets of the past with the foundations of the houses that come to life!
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Klioxp
Aug 14, 2025
wonderful visit - It has been a wonderful experience and we are in the middle of a heatwave. It is a pleasure to be able to walk through what is now and thanks to the QRs see how it went. Everything looks great. All the audiovisuals are interesting but the church one is... super interesting and very emotional. What we've lost, for a change, to the wars. The number of burials and cisterns that can be seen. That said, a wonder many could learn to teach our past.
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933lourdesm
Aug 11, 2025
Spectacular - I recommend your visit and make it either with guide or if you can not with audio guide. It's awesome and it's getting better and better. Very well maintained, everything very clean and a fantastic and free parking. Too bad the day we went was very hot and we could not stay as long as we would have liked. Perfect place to have a panoramic view of the city and appreciate all its beauty. With the entrance to the motte then you have included the visit to another monument the abbey palace that is below in the city.
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Reyes2
Jul 28, 2024
Monumental - We had heard of the fortress, but we did not expect such a spectacular ensemble. We have visited other castles, but they were not as large or as well preserved. You can see that they have made a great effort to restore and preserve this great monument. With the tickets comes a QR code, with which you can download an audio guide, quite complete. It is worth spending a morning visiting the fortress.
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Antonio
May 19, 2024
Great bike rehabilitation - A very interesting historical visit with a lot of history behind it, that's why Alcalá is REAL. The rehabilitation is very good, after dismantling the cemetery with great professionalism like that of Don Pedro de Padilla, a local tech architect and very in love with making the greats reborn. origin of his beloved great town
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545antoinettea
Feb 12, 2024
Well worth a visit! - Very worthwhile. A whole history is told here. The film shown is also impressive. Take your time and also enjoy the beautiful view. Afterwards we also went to the museum in the village, which is included in the ticket.
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Manchego34
Jan 30, 2024
Spectacular visit - Guided tour of a car club to the Hidden City and La Mota Fortress, led by the guide Maika. Spectacular visit. Don't hesitate to do it. Maika, thank you very much for the pleasant visit. We are waiting for you at the next meeting in Soria, hehehe. Honestly, I don't want to say much more, it's better to live the experience with you. From 10.
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Salseroviajante
Jan 4, 2024
An essential visit - We booked a guided tour and at that time it was just us, it was like a private tour. The girl was very professional and the one and a half hour visit was very enjoyable. The impressive fortress has a lot to see, not forgetting the snowfield area, where they accumulated snow. We also booked for the hidden castle town guided tour. Access is only possible with prior reservation. It lasts half an hour and explains the history of the conquest of the castle through these tunnels under the castle that you can explore.
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R2788mwjulianb
Nov 17, 2023
Visit of 100 - Great tour of the Mota Fortress. I was very surprised because I did not expect the magnitude of the fortress after climbing through the hidden city. We were accompanied by Marina from PANGEA, a great professional because the 2.30 hour tour was very enjoyable. I recommend it 100% funny........
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).