Tours & Activities in Valladolid
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Valladolid is a city that combines history, art and tradition. Join this unique tour where you will discover its secrets, from its glorious past to the charm that is still alive in its streets.
We start at Plaza Zorrilla , surrounded by gardens and fountains, the ideal place to begin our tour. From there, very close by, we will discover the charming Patio de las Tabas , a corner full of history.
We head to the Plaza Mayor , one of the first regular squares in Spain, where life pulsates between arcades. From there, we make a stop at the Golden Fountain , a place full of symbolism and tradition.
The imposing complex of San Pablo and the noble palaces will take us back to the time of kings and nobles, while the College of San Gregorio will surprise us with its Isabelline Gothic art and its sculpture museum.
We will also visit Santa María la Antigua , with its Romanesque tower, and the majestic Cathedral , full of history and symbolism.
We end at the elegant Pasaje Gutiérrez , a magical corner that puts the finishing touch to our walk through Valladolid.
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Join us to discover the historic centre of the city . A monumental tour in which we will walk through the streets of what was once the ancient Castilian capital of the Spanish Empire. The visit includes an itinerary through the main buildings and monuments of the city : Renaissance palaces and homes of illustrious figures, the most important churches and convents, as well as some other picturesque places so that the history, art and curiosities of the old town make your visit an "unmissable" experience.
From the Plaza de la Universidad , the authentic centre of historic Valladolid, we will begin our visit with the ancient Collegiate Church of Santa María la Mayor and the Cathedral of the Assumption , passing through a peculiar 19th century stronghold, the Pasaje Gutiérrez .
Then, from the Plaza Mayor , we will cross Calle Platerías and we will be able to discover the Penitential Church of the Santa Vera Cruz , the oldest brotherhood of Holy Week in Valladolid.
Our steps will then lead us to the Royal Sites , the seat of royal power in Valladolid, and we will visit the Royal Palace , the Church of San Pablo , the Pimentel Palace and the College of San Gregorio .
We will end our tour at the Church of Santa María la Antigua , next to the tallest Romanesque bell tower in all of Spain.
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On this tour through the cenotes of Valladolid we'll learn all about these sacred lagoons. We'll visit the cenotes Suytun, Xux Ha and Chichikan.
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Book your free night tour of the city and immerse yourself in its streets to discover its secrets. As the light falls at dusk, the night embraces the city, inviting us to visit the dark corners whose stories can dazzle the most curious ears.
We begin the visit next to the sculpture of Miguel de Cervantes, in the Plaza de la Universidad . It is said that our famous writer witnessed an unsolved crime. Then, under the Church of Santa María de la Antigua, in its old cemetery, we will tell the legend of the Bronze Christ.
We will pass by the Casa de Zorrilla , home of the romantic playwright José Zorrilla, and where the ghost of his grandmother Nicolasa still roams. Afterwards, we will come across the Plaza de San Pablo and the Palacio Pimentel, where one of the most curious and popular stories of Valladolid takes place.
On the way, we will see the Plaza del Viejo Coso , the first bullring that the city had, as well as the Palace of the Marquises of Valverde , and the Palace of Fabio Nelli , inside which "El Sillón del Diablo" is preserved.
Next to Calle del Doctor Cazalla, we continue next to the Monastery of San Benito el Rea l. It was home to the Cristo de la Cepa, a peculiar figure carved from a vine to which many miracles are attributed.
We will end our tour in the Plaza Mayor , a great setting for autos-da-fé during the times of the Holy Inquisition.
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Look for our yellow umbrella to learn about the history of the main monuments. With our free tour, in addition to discovering the most relevant historical events, we will tell you the most outstanding curiosities of our city.
Enjoy a unique experience with a mix of history, culture, gastronomy, interesting facts but above all a lot of passion!
The meeting point is in the Plaza Mayor next to the sculpture of Count Pedro Ansúrez. After learning about his history, we will head to the nearby Plaza de Fuente Dorada.
Once we have discovered the origin of the name of this square, we will head to the Gutiérrez Gallery, a 19th century Parisian-style shopping gallery, a must-see in the city.
The next point we will visit is the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Assumption. Known as “the Unfinished”, it is one of the most important works in the Herrerian style. After the cathedral we will be able to see the sculpture dedicated to Cervantes and the façade of the University, the third oldest in Spain.
We will approach the Church of Santa María la Antigua, one of the icons of the Castilian-Leonese capital and then we will continue walking along the few remains of the wall until we reach the church of San Martín and the College of San Gregorio.
Finally, we will visit Plaza de San Pablo, where the so-called “royal sites” are located. These are the Royal Palace, the Pimentel Palace and the Conventual Church of San Pablo.
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As we stroll, you will discover Plaza Zorrilla, with its buildings and historical figures . We will head towards Calle Santiago , a shopping centre par excellence, to end up in Plaza Mayor , one of the most beautiful in Spain.
During the tour, you will be able to admire some of our churches , such as San Benito or San Pablo, where, among others, Felipe II was baptized; or where D. Alfonso, son of Queen María de Molina and Sancho IV, were buried...
Finally, we will take a spectacular look at the Cathedral.
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