Tour "Cathedral of León with Cloister" with Leonese Guides
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Duration
1h 30min
Meeting point
Plaza de la Catedral
Languages
Spanish
From €8
Per person
Free Cancellation. No Booking Fees.
Cancel for free up to 24 hours. We price match.
Overview
On our most complete visit to the Cathedral of León, we will discover its history, its legends, and curiosities. Did you know that... it contains one of the best medieval complexes in Europe (along with Chartres), and that in 1844, it was declared the First National Monument and after its restoration, it is considered one of the most beautiful cathedrals in the French classical style at the international level. international.
Its 1,800 square meters of stained glass windows will make you understand why it is known as "the Cathedral of Light". We will explain what life was like in the Middle Ages when pilgrims crossed the cities towards Santiago de Compostela. A beautiful retrochoir occupies a large space in the central nave, where the stalls and the organ will be its protagonists. Without forgetting the chapels that border the ambulatory behind the High Altar. We will go to the Puerta del Dado, where we will contemplate the richness of the Gothic paintings that are preserved thanks to the construction of the Cathedral Cloister, where beautiful characters await us. We will finish outside, with the towers, the western façade, and the sculptures that adorn the porticoes.
Its 1,800 square meters of stained glass windows will make you understand why it is known as "the Cathedral of Light". We will explain what life was like in the Middle Ages when pilgrims crossed the cities towards Santiago de Compostela. A beautiful retrochoir occupies a large space in the central nave, where the stalls and the organ will be its protagonists. Without forgetting the chapels that border the ambulatory behind the High Altar. We will go to the Puerta del Dado, where we will contemplate the richness of the Gothic paintings that are preserved thanks to the construction of the Cathedral Cloister, where beautiful characters await us. We will finish outside, with the towers, the western façade, and the sculptures that adorn the porticoes.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:
- Plaza de la Catedral
- Fachada norte
- Fachada occidental
- Coro y Trascoro
- Sillería del Coro
- Vidrieras
- Capillas absidales
- Altar mayor y Retablo
- Sepulcros
Our Guides
MARIA
On arrival
The start of the visit is in the Plaza de la Catedral, on the benches in front of the Tourist Office. Our guides will go with a RED umbrella / jacket with our company name, Leonesa Tours (Guided Tours).
Things to note
BOOKINGS
The price of the tour does not include the entrance ticket, which will be paid to the guide before the tour begins at the meeting point.
It must be remembered that the cathedral hosts various religious events (masses, weddings, funerals) throughout the year, and visitors are not allowed inside. Therefore, last-minute changes or cancellations may affect our schedules.
Free Cancellation
Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.
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