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Astorga: Episcopal Palace Ticket & In-App Tour

Astorga: Episcopal Palace Ticket & In-App Tour

Download the WeGoTrip app and begin an enriching exploration of the Episcopal Palace with the convenience of your in-app audio tour! HOW IT WORKS: - After the confirmation you will receive a link by email and SMS from the activity provider to download the WeGoTrip Mobile App. Follow the link and install it for free. - The starting point is the Episcopal Palace. - The access to the audio tour and the entrance ticket will be in the "Bookings" tab. - Click the "Download" button to download the audio tour on your phone. We recommend downloading the audio tour before the starting date & time. - Click on the "Show PDF ticket" button in the app and show it at the entrance. - IMPORTANT: This tour is not affiliated with the Episcopal Palace but is provided by an independent creator.

Las Médulas: Guided Walking Tour

Las Médulas: Guided Walking Tour

Discover Las Médulas, the largest open-pit gold mine in the Roman Empire on a guided walking tour. Visit Cuevona and the Encantada, the two historic galleries of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will start the tour in the public parking area of the town of Médulas. Walk through the vibrant streets of the town to reach the Senda de las Valiñas and see the ancient chestnut trees. Stroll through the Las Médulas, and you will find the Cuevona and the Encantada, the old galleries through which the water circulated to exploit the mountain and thus extract all the gold. It is still an abandoned mine so you will see it from a distance due to the risk of collapse. You will continue your journey to the town of Médulas to finish the 4km path before visiting the Lake of Carucedo. Finally, end your tour with a walk towards the lake of Carucedo made by The Roman Empire. 

León, Gaudí and the modernism

León, Gaudí and the modernism

In this visit we will learn about the changes that our city underwent with the arrival of the railway, the growth of the bourgeoisie and the leap to modernity that León took in the change from the 19th to the 20th century. Our tour The visit begins in the Plaza de San Marcelo, in front of the Casa Botines, designed by Antonio Gaudí. We will start the tour in Ancha Street with the building where the emblematic Café Victoria is located. A few metres away we will discover the curiosities of the chapel of Cristo de la Victoria and its connection with the patron saint of the city. On our walk we will approach the house of Josefa Tellez and the palace of the Marquises of Villasinda, a curiosity in the heart of the historic quarter. Camílo de Blas, the Hermógenes house, the old Hotel Noriega, the house of the Picón family and the modernist buildings of Cárdenas lead us to one of the most admired buildings in the street: the Merino pharmacy, the oldest in León. After passing through the cathedral square and the Torreón building, we will approach another building linked to the Merino family but also to Zuloaga. We will discover the Banco de España building or the place where the Caja de Ahorros y Monte de Piedad de León was "born". On our tour we will also visit the municipal schools of El Cid. We will finish the first part of our walk in front of the Casa Botines and we will continue exploring the interior with those who wish to do so

Tour Oviedo Castrillo Polvazares Astorga and Leon Cathedral

Tour Oviedo Castrillo Polvazares Astorga and Leon Cathedral

9:00 We leave early in the morning towards Astorga to visit Gaudí's Palace. Admission €6 not included. 9:45 Brief visit to the pre-Romanesque church of Santa Cristina de Lena 11:45 Gaudi Palace 12:15 After the visit we will have time to visit the Cathedral of Astorga or time for a coffee. (Cathedral entrance €7 not included) 1:30 p.m. from Astorga we leave for the town of Castrillo de Polvazares. 13:45 Coscolo House Restaurant (Cocido Maragato €28 per guest - Not included) Gluten-free option in advance. 15:15 we leave for Leon to visit the Barrio Húmedo. 16:00 In addition to the visit to the Barrio Húmedo, you will have time to visit the Leon Cathedral, €7 not included. 17:30pm - 18pm Return to Oviedo 19:15 final in Oviedo

From Madrid: Day Trip to Salamanca with Private Tour

From Madrid: Day Trip to Salamanca with Private Tour

Travel to the unique medieval city of Salamanca on this day trip from Madrid. Uncover legends and delve into the history of this city on a private guided tour. Be picked up from your accommodation in Madrid. Relax as you are transported in a comfortable car to Salamanca. Meet your guide and start your tour. Stroll through the streets in the historic center. Marvel at the baroque style of architecture at La Clerecía College. View the over 300 shells which decorate the façade of the library, Casa of las Conchas. See the ornate arches on the façade of the San Esteban covenant. Find out where Columbus planned his trip to the New World. Explore the oldest university in Spain, the University of Salamanca. Uncover the rich history of this university that was founded in 1218 by King Alfonso IX.

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4.7
(13 reviews)

The Gia, incredible knowledge of the places, and the history, the tour was both a historical and gastronomic experience as well as enjoyable due to Ricardo's sensitivity, highly recommended, it was worth a lot for everything that the complete tour involved!! We are very grateful to you!!

We loved this experience and it was useful having an audio guide. We have found the absence of English being spoken in tourist sites in this region difficult. The interior of the palacio swept us away. Well worth visiting