León: Urban Expansion Architectural Walking Tour Group Walking Tour

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ID: GYG426706-768436
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Country: Spain


Description

Join a guided tour of León and hear about the changes this city underwent from the arrival of the railroad to the growth of the bourgeoisie. View architectural highlights and visit Casa Botines.
Explore León's most representative landmarks on a guided walking tour that delves into the city's expansion. Choose between a group tour and a private tour and discover the significant changes that this city underwent from the end of the 19th century to the present day.
Meet your guide in Plaza de San Marcelo where you'll learn about your first stop on the tour, the Casa Botines Museum. Purchase your entry ticket and head inside the museum to find out more about Antoni Gaudi, 19th and 20th-century Spanish art, and the history of the building itself.
After your museum visit, head back outside and follow your guide as you walk along 2 of the city's most significant roads, the Gran Vía de San Marcos and Ordoño Avenue II.
See important architectural highlights, including the Alfageme building, the Lubén house, the Chueca Goitia building, and more, learning about each one from your knowledgeable guide.
Your tour comes to an end at the Plaza Santo Domingo, where you'll have the opportunity to view the La Vieja Negrilla, an oversized bronze sculpture by Amancio González measuring nearly 3 meters long and 2 meters wide. 

Highlights

  • Learn about the expansion of León on a guided walking tour
  • Discover the city's history, from Gaudi to the 21st century
  • Visit the Casa Botines Museum with your guide
  • Walk along León's main commercial artery, Ordoño Avenue II
  • See the imposing Vieja Negrilla sculpture in Plaza Santo Domingo

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Casa Botines Museum is spread across multiple floors, but there is an elevator available for people with limited mobility
Meet your guide in Plaza De San Marcelo next to the sculpture of Antonio Gaudí in front of the Casa Botina Museum. Your guide will be carrying an orange backpack with the words "Guided tour".
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.