Caminos de León, rutas
Astorga, the capital of the Maragatería region, is located on the Camino de Santiago, about 50 km from the city of León.
It had its origins as a Roman military camp of the legio X Gemina at the end of the 1st century B.C. It later became a civilian settlement and became the "capital" of the Asturiacense Convent.
Its development was due to its proximity to the most important gold mining site in the Roman Empire, the gold mines of Las Médulas.
Among the most important monuments are the 15th-century Gothic cathedral and the Episcopal palace, the work of Antonio Gaudí himself.
Don't miss its main square, the synagogue garden, its famous murals and its streets full of shops where you can buy Astorga's star products: chocolate, mantecadas, puff pastries and cecina. Are you going to miss it?
The visit is only outdoors and has the following itinerary: Departure from Eduardo Castro square (in front of the Episcopal Palace)-Facade of the Cathedral of Astorga-Facade of the Episcopal Palace-Calle los Sitios-Plaza del General Santocildes-Plaza Mayor-Santuario de Fátima-Jardín de la Sinagoga-Domus romana and end of the visit in front of the Roman museum of the Ergastula.
If you would like to visit the inside of the Episcopal Palace or the Cathedral, please let us know at the time of booking or ask for a quote.
This guided tour is in Spanish and in other languages, the maximum number of participants varies according to the current Covid-19 regulations, so it is advisable to consult us by email or telephone.
Entrance fees to the monuments are not included.
Please be punctual, 10 minutes before is enough. If you are late we will contact you by phone.
In Caminosdeleon we are committed to the tourist quality so that all our guides or collaborators are official tourist guides accredited by the Junta de Castilla y León.
It is suitable for everyone, as it takes place in perfectly conditioned areas.
You can book by phone or by whatsapp (620433633), from our website, by email (info@caminosdeleon.com) or from Instagram at caminosdeleon_oficial.
Payment can be made by bank transfer, bizum, paypal or directly in cash at the end of the visit.
Free cancellation can be made by email up to 24 hours before the activity. If you cancel with less time, arrive late or do not show up, no refund will be offered (you can check our conditions of purchase if you have any doubts).
To be arranged by the client or the agency. Normally in Plaza Eduardo Castro, in front of the Episcopal Palace.
Monday to Sunday 365 days a year.
For our rates in English, Italian or French, please contact us by e-mail (info@caminosdeleon.com) or by phone (+34) 620433633.
The visit is carried out with a system of individual radio-guides throughout the tour, which are completely disinfected before use with specific products in accordance with the recommendations of the Ministry of Health.
COVID-19 MEASURES
Currently the regulations do not oblige to wear a mask outdoors as long as the safety distance is guaranteed, however, from CaminosdeLeon we recommend its use during the whole route.
