Dramatized visit at sunset

Activity offered in Spanish 

Rediscover the Palace with a new route full of unexpected twists, hilarious rivalries and curses that will have you laughing nonstop! Our minstrel Pablo del Mundillo will lead you in an adventure throughout Navarra’s vineyards, where Navarrese king Charles III the Noble will be fighting Charles VI of France over who has the best wine. Who will emerge victorious? The elegant French wine or the sweet Navarrese nectar?

But wait! There is more to it! You will also learn about plagues, bad weather and a good-hearted shepherd who will become the kings “confidence man”. Join this hilarious journey to the and discover all the secrets, surprises and twists the Palace hides.

Don’t miss this opportunity to dive into the legend and discover the best flavours of Navarra’s vineyards!

The monumental complex of the Royal Palace of Olite includes three areas: the Old Palace (now the National Parador), the ruins of the Chapel of San Jorge, and the New Palace, known as the Olite Castle, the largest area and the only one that can be visited.

The New Palace was built at the beginning of the s. XV, at the request of the King of Navarra Carlos III the Noble and his wife Doña Leonor de Trastámara. It is made up of a set of patios, rooms, moats, and gardens, topped by numerous towers that can also be accessed. It was one of the most sumptuous palaces in Europe, with hanging gardens, running water, luxurious decoration, and even exotic animals such as lions or camels.

In 1813, the Palace suffered a devastating fire that reduced it to ruins. Fortunately, at the beginning of the 20th-century restoration works began. Today it is the most important medieval monument in Navarre.

Accessibility: The Palace is partially accessible for people with reduced mobility (there is an elevator that connects the ground floor with the first floor); It is not possible to access it with pushchairs or baby carriages.

Visiting time: The dramatized visit runs through the rooms, towers, and courtyards of the New Palace, and has an estimated average duration of 90 min.