Free La Laguna Tour Tenerife
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Free La Laguna Tour Tenerife
- Visit Casa de la Alhondiga, an ancient granary, storehouse, prison, school, courthouse, and more!
- Understand why the city’s honorary character is Noble, Loyal, Faithful.
- Enjoy a fun stroll in an old city that has gone through conquests, invasions and many renovations while maintaining such a unique colonial and florid design.
Tour Features
City Hall
Santo Domingo Church
La Laguna Cathedral
Casa de los Jesuitas
Casa Salazar
Casa Montañes
Casa Alhondiga
Instituto Canarias
These are some of the features your tour might include, but please bear in mind that every guide create their unique itinerary to provide the best possible experience.
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Faq
Where does the tour start?
You will receive the full meeting point details and a map after you finalize your booking, in a confirmation email.
Do I have to book my Free Tour?
Yes, it's necessary to book your Free Tour in order to receive the full meeting point details via email on time. This helps ensure an enjoyable experience and good coordination between guides and tour guests. Booking is free, quick, and easy!
Can I contact my guide?
Yes, you will be able to message your guide with any questions that you might have after making a reservation, up until the start of the tour.
Can I make a booking for a larger group?
Maybe! In order to keep the group sizes manageable, each guide sets their own limit of guests per booking and departure. Choose the Free Tour you want to book, select the number of people in your group, and see if there are any departures available that suit your needs.
Are Free Tours really Free?
Yes, with Free Tours, there's no set price; instead, the guides rely on the tips of participants to sustain their livelihoods. By contributing a fair amount that reflects the value you receive from the tour, you not only support the guides but also express your appreciation for their expertise and dedication.
Join the Free La Laguna Tour and discover a 500+ year old city and UNESCO world heritage site, founded when the Crown of Castile conquered the island in 1496. Located just a short tram ride away from Santa Cruz, it’s a truly gorgeous site—overflowing with mystery, romance, desire, and intrigue. This tour has been designed to accommodate all types of visitors, from first-timers who want to see all the main landmarks to those who want to delve deeper and discover its best kept secrets. Most tours will begin around La Laguna Cathedral, one of the architectural gems of the city. Here you’ll learn about the rivalry between the nobility and the church, and how it came to affect the city’s design.
Up until the 19th century, La Laguna was the island’s capital. Its importance is reflected in exquisite architectonic marvels in every corner. As your group navigates the charming streets, you'll be delighted by the number of churches and palaces, which display a wide range of flamboyant styles, ranging from Gothic, to Plateresque, to Mudéjar, to Baroque and Neoclassical. Get your camera ready as you travel back in time, strolling past typical 17th century Canary buildings, the Casa de los Jesuitas and Casa Salazar. See the Casa de la Alhondiga, where the poorest residents of the city were supplied with wheat. Discover how it also acted as a prison during the Peninsular War and a hospital in 1918 during the flu pandemic.
On the La Laguna Free Tour, you'll hear gripping tales of pirates, nuns, death, betrayal, and ghostly appearances. A stop at Santo Domingo Church will reveal the story of one of the island’s most famous characters—Amaro Pargo, the notorious pirate turned pious devout, and his relationship with Maria de Jesus, the renowned "incorrupt nun". See the modern face of this beautiful place; a university town offering a fun and upbeat ambiance. There are plenty of restaurants and cafes to grab a drink or a bite to eat. During the tour, do not hesitate to ask your guide as many questions as you wish. And, of course, guests will come away with a host of recommendations and tips for the rest of their stay.
