Free Tour: Essential León
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Join our tour and discover the best of León with our official guides. Explore the historic center, enjoy our gastronomy, learn about our traditions and listen to interesting gossip - an experience not to be missed!
From the Roman origin to Gaudi's work in the city, we will show you our favorite places and we will bring you closer to our traditions, our festivals and everything we love about our city.
On our tour we will walk through the old part of the city, stopping at the most emblematic places. We join the history of León and its art with gastronomy, festivals, customs and, of course, we will not forget to tell you our favorite places for tapas.
We will start the tour in the Cathedral Square and from there we will go to the Barrio Húmedo, one of the most outstanding places for tapas in the city. Other highlights are the Plaza Mayor, the Casa Botines, the Palacio de los Guzmanes or the Real Colegiata de San Isidoro. Here we will end the visit and leave you right next to the Romantic Quarter, one of the places where you can enjoy tapas and Leonese gastronomy.
Important information for the traveler: - This tour does NOT include the interior of the cathedral. - In free tour mode, groups of more than 6 people traveling together are not allowed. If this is your case, please contact us to see the options.
Meeting point
Plaza de Regla
Before you go
- Length
- About 1h 45min
- Languages
- Spanish
- Usual start times
- 10:45, 11:15, 17:30 (Leon time)
- Coming up
- 120 departures in 3 months, 14 this week
Questions about this tour
How much does this tour cost?
Nothing up front. You book for free and tip your guide at the end. Many travellers tip around €5 to €15 per person, depending on the length and quality of the tour.
How long does it take?
About 1h 45min.
Where does it start?
The meeting point is Plaza de Regla. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
What languages is it in?
Upcoming departures are in Spanish. Pick your language in the calendar to see only those.
When does it run?
120 departures are listed in the next three months, 14 of them in the next 7 days, usually at 10:45, 11:15 and 17:30. Times are local to Leon.
Do I need to book?
Booking is a good idea: groups are limited and popular times fill up. Create a free Tripsora account, pick a day and time, and press Book to finish with the tour provider.
Is it accessible?
The tour provider has added accessibility information for this tour. Check the details with them when you book, and tell your guide about any needs on the day.
Can I bring my dog?
The tour provider lists this tour as pet friendly.
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