Ponferrada: Mysteries and Legends Guided Walking Tour
ID: GYG429494-773791
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
01:00 hours
Description
Discover the stories, legends, mysteries, murders, and more of Ponferrada. Learn the most curious facts and about the dark history of Ponferrada and El Bierzo on a guided walking tour.
On this tour of the mysteries and legends of Ponferrada, visit the historic city of Ponferrada and hear the most curious and mysterious facts about the city and even the region. Lots of legends and anecdotes make this tour a unique way to experience the area.
The visit begins at the indicated time right in front of the Castle of the Templars, where your guide will explain to you who the templars were, and all the mysteries that surrounded them.
Continue around the castle until you reach the Plaza de la Virgen de la Encina. Hear several legends about this virgin and also about the Camino de Santiago. Walk the city's abandoned streets to learn stories from the Franco era and the war.
Walk among graffiti and abandoned structures until reaching the 16th-century prison of the city. To finish the visit, head to the Plaza del Ayuntamiento to see the lesser-known but very mysterious Order of the Golden Fleece.
The icing on the cake and the end will be with the dark story of the Nevenka case, a former city councilor who unfortunately suffered abuse of all kinds. End the tour with a suite of unique impressions of Ponferrada.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the mysterious and fascinating history of the Ponferrada area
- Discover the great historic city of Ponferrada alongside a friendly local guide
- Learn about the mysteries and legends of the town while you explore its streets
- See the impressive Castle of the Templars from the outside and hear all about it
- Explore abandoned streets and check out graffiti on the way to the old prison
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour passes by the monuments; you will not enter them
Meet just before the access ramp to the Castillo de Los Templarios, in front of the Church of San Andrés on Calle Gil y Carrasco.
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
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
