Tour of Villafranca del Bierzo
Description
At the indicated time, we'll meet at the Castle of the Marqueses to begin this guided tour of Villafranca del Bierzo. We'll discover all its history, as we admire its facade.
Then, we'll head to the Church of Santiago. As we'll see, the church's "door of Forgiveness" is the impressive focal point of the church. The door only opens in Jacobean years to offer the Jubilee to pilgrims who can't go to Compostela due to health reasons.
The Camino de Santiago is closely linked to Villafranca. In fact, we'll walk through this beautiful town of Leon, which was declared a Historic-Artistic Site in 1965, following the Jacobean Route that the pilgrims follow.
We'll stop in front of the imposing castle-palace of the Marquises of Villafranca, and then we'll follow the walk to the Calle del Agua. This street, one of the most beautiful in the town, is full of historic buildings. Among them is the birthplace of the writer Enrique Gil y Carrasco and the palace of the inquisitor Torquemada.
The tour will then continue towards the collegiate church of Santa Maria, which was erected in the 16th century on an ancient Benedictine monastery of the 12th century. This church is another of the essential monuments of the Camino de Santiago.
Finally, after a tour of 2 hours and 15 minutes, we'll say our goodbyes at the collegiate church.
More Information
Duration
1 hour.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.
Included
English–speaking guide
When to book?
You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation.
Sustainability
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- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
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- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
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- Operate with honesty and transparency.
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This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Guías Bierzo
Corporate name: Guías Bierzo S.L.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 4 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Free cancellation
Castle of the Marqueses de Villafranca del Bierzo
Where does the activity end?
Collegiate Church of Santa Maria
