Our most recommended things to do in León, Spain

León: Spanish Walking Tour of City and Cathedral

1. León: Spanish Walking Tour of City and Cathedral

Learn all about León in the company of an expert guide. Stroll its bustling streets as you hear stories from its history and encounter its most compelling sights. Start your experience with a guided tour of León Cathedral. Admire its gothic stained glass windows, renowned the world over for their beauty and craftsmanship. Let your guide show you the building's chapels and tombs, while describing its history and legends. Next, head out into the city and hit the historic Roman Quarter. See the El Cid statue and arresting architecture of the Basilica of San Isidoro. Admire the Roman Walls, San Martin Square, Plaza Mayor, and more.

León: Exterior and Interior Cathedral Walking Tour

2. León: Exterior and Interior Cathedral Walking Tour

Make the most of your visit to the Pulchra Leonina, otherwise known as León Cathedral, with a walking tour of the outside and inside of the building. Learn fascinating facts about this architectural giant as you explore its vast interior and its hidden corners. Meet your guide and admire the building's exterior. Delve inside this huge building with a floor area of over 1,700 square meters. Admire its gothic stained glass windows, renowned the world over for their beauty and craftsmanship. Let your guide show you the building's chapels and tombs while describing its history and legends. Visit the Tomb of King Ordoño II, pause at the organ or in front of the main altarpiece. Visit areas like the Nativity Chapel, choir stalls, and Chapel of the Blessed.

From Madrid: Day Trip to Salamanca with Private Tour

3. From Madrid: Day Trip to Salamanca with Private Tour

Travel to the unique medieval city of Salamanca on this day trip from Madrid. Uncover legends and delve into the history of this city on a private guided tour. Be picked up from your accommodation in Madrid. Relax as you are transported in a comfortable car to Salamanca. Meet your guide and start your tour. Stroll through the streets in the historic center. Marvel at the baroque style of architecture at La Clerecía College. View the over 300 shells which decorate the façade of the library, Casa of las Conchas. See the ornate arches on the façade of the San Esteban covenant. Find out where Columbus planned his trip to the New World. Explore the oldest university in Spain, the University of Salamanca. Uncover the rich history of this university that was founded in 1218 by King Alfonso IX.

León from Gaudí to 21st century Walking Tour

4. León from Gaudí to 21st century Walking Tour

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, Gaudí's 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 II Avenue. 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. 

León: Urban Outdoor Escape Room Game

5. León: Urban Outdoor Escape Room Game

Become the protagonist of your own adventure as you race around the streets of León in an outdoor escape game. Choose between two challenges and receive both a physical box and a digital app to help guide you through the Barrio Húmedo and past other architectural masterpieces. Before your adventure, receive a physical box posted to your address that contains reports, maps, photographs, and letters. Download the digital app and discover videos, games, clues, and information about León's landmarks. Combine the app and physical materials to solve the mystery. Feel like a detective as you wander past some of the city's most iconic buildings and stroll through the streets of Barrio Húmedo, which is the name given to the city’s old town. It translates as the ‘wet district’ because it’s where the biggest concentration of bars, pubs, and taverns is located. You can choose between two different options: Masked MurdererInvestigate the identity of a serial killer who has killed several young women, broadcasting the murders on social media and moving their bodies to well-known places in León. The Spear of DestinyGet hold of the Spear of Destiny before it falls into enemy hands. Through a telegram sent between two collaborators of Nazi Germany, historian Sarah Levi has traced the Spear of Destiny used by the Romans to kill Jesus Christ on the cross, to León. Now it's your job to locate it.

Add dates

Things to do in
León, Spain

Go beyond León, Spain

Explore all

Frequently asked questions about León, Spain

What top attractions are a must-see in León, Spain?

The must-see attractions in León, Spain are:

Other Sightseeing Options in León, Spain

Want to discover all there is to do in León, Spain? Click here for a full list.