Guided tour that combines the Neo-Gothic Episcopal Palace of Astorga abroad, whose Catalan architect (Antonio Gaudí) designs in the Maragatería region, where, curiously, no bishop ever lived. And the city, you will know the relationship with chocolate, the historical re-enactments (of Cantabrians and Asturians and Napoleonic troops), of how a cooked maragato is eaten and why, the legacy of the Romans, the Camino de Santiago, etc.
The simplest history, culture, anecdotes and curiosities, in a fun and educational way in an overview of what you can see and do during your stay in Astorga.
Our visit begins in the gardens, where we will appreciate not only the attractive shape of the building and the details of its facade, but also the beautiful natural environment in which it is located. We will see the moat and the staircase, giving way to the interior. Through the spiral staircase we will access the four levels of the palace: the basement, the ground floor, the noble floor and the upper floor. We will visit various rooms, finally visiting the Museum of the Roads that is housed inside the palace. We will go to the Cathedral of Santa María, where we will see its beautiful facades (exterior only) and we will talk about its origin, its evolution and the famous Cell of the Emparedadas.
A little later, some beautiful graffiti await us, and we will learn about the history of the Monument of the Sites. Already in the Plaza de España, we will stop at the City Hall building, to observe the figures of Juan Zancuda and Colasa playing the bells, and we will tell you where to have tapas in the Plaza Mayor. A few meters away, is the Sanctuary of Fátima (it will be visited whenever possible). We will walk through the renovated Gardens of the Synagogue, until we reach an ancient Roman domus, where we will make a short stop. Crossing the Roman ergastula we will find ourselves in the Plaza Mayor, where we will finish our tourist route.
The guided tour is on foot through the historic center of Astorga, outside locations. Entrance fees to monuments are not included.rn
From LEONESA TOURS we want to convey the great passion and respect that we have for our LAND, and for this reason we are committed to having excellent TOURISM QUALITY and RESPONSIBLE TOURISM in all our guided tours.
From the hand of LEONESES OFFICIAL TOURISM GUIDES, residents in LEÓN and PROVINCE perfectly accredited, authorized and identified according to the current legislation of our country.
It is suitable for all audiences, since it is carried out in perfectly conditioned areas. Although it is true that some churches may have several steps to access it, we will help you to access it.
The reservation is on our website and payment for the REDSYS online payment platform, so you will receive a confirmation email when making the purchase.
The cancellation without expenses can be done by email up to 24 hours before the activity. If you cancel with less time, arrive late or do not show up, no refund will be offered (you can check our purchase conditions if you have any questions or you can call us). People who come to the meeting point without reservation should check if there are places available. In this case, the guide will provide the purchase ticket at the beginning of the visit, being the payment in cash.
The start of the visit is in the Eduardo Castro Square, just in front of the Astorga Tourist Office. Our guides will go with a RED umbrella / jacket with our company name, Leonesa Tours (Guided Tours).
If you want a different meeting point for us to pick you up, you can tell us when making the reservation.
In the green tab, to book a route now, you must select the date and the time set for that day will appear. For other languages, dates and times, you will need to book a private tour.
The visit is in Spanish, for other languages consult price.
You will receive an online invoice as proof of the payment made in which all our tax data will come. All our visits include VAT.
The visit is carried out with a system of high quality individual radio guides throughout the tour, completely disinfected before use with specific products following the recommendations of the Ministry of Health and the Covid-19 protocols.
The interpersonal safety distance will be maintained throughout the tour.
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