Things to Do in Valladolid
On this tour through the cenotes of Valladolid, we'll learn all about these sacred lagoons by visiting the cenotes of Nool Ha, Suytun, and Chukum.
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What secrets does the Spanish capital between 1601 and 1606 hide?
It won't take long to find out, because at the scheduled time we'll meet in the Plaza Mayor to begin the free tour of the mysteries and legends of Valladolid.
The Plaza Mayor, as Valladolid writer Miguel Delibes recounts in his novel El hereje , hosted various autos-da-fé during the time of the Holy Inquisition. After learning some stories related to the Holy Tribunal, we'll head to the Monastery of San Benito el Real. Did you know that a miraculous Christ was kept inside? Our next stops will be in front of the palaces of the Marquis of Valverde and Fabio Nelli. Both are steeped in mystery!
Next, we'll head to San Pablo Square. This esplanade houses the church of the same name and the Pimentel Palace, where Philip II was born.
We'll continue our free tour of Valladolid by walking to the José Zorrilla House-Museum, where we'll learn the story of an enigmatic ghost.
Finally, after an hour and a half of walking, we'll conclude our free tour at the Church of Our Lady of the Ancient, where two fascinating stories await us to put the finishing touches.
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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 heart 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 by 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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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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Valladolid is a city that combines history, art, and tradition. Join this unique tour where you'll discover its secrets, from its glorious past to the charm that lives on in its streets.
We begin at Plaza Zorrilla , surrounded by gardens and fountains, the ideal starting point for our tour. From there, nearby, we'll discover the charming Patio de las Tabas , a place steeped in history.
We head to Plaza Mayor , one of Spain's first regular squares, where life buzzes between the arcades. From there, we stop at the Golden Fountain , a place steeped in symbolism and tradition.
The imposing complex of San Pablo and the noble palaces will transport us back to the era 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 finish at the elegant Pasaje Gutiérrez , a magical spot that puts the finishing touch to our walk through Valladolid.
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Relax in an underground lagoon and taste different tequilas with this ticket to the Hubiku Cenote and Don Tadeo Tequila Museum, two must-sees in Valladolid!
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Do you have a morning or an afternoon to spare? Fancy some tapas or drinks in historic surroundings?
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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On this day trip to Chichen Itza and Ek Balam, we'll learn about the fascinating culture of the Mayan civilisation and swim in a sacred cenote.
