Tip-based free tour of Valladolid's legends and mysteries
Valladolid · 105 min · 2 €+ · Imperdible Tours
Discover at dusk the hidden side of Valladolid: crimes, ghosts and miracles tucked away in its monuments, and pay for the tour with a tip at the end. We start by the statue of Cervantes, who is said to have witnessed an unsolved crime. Below Santa María la Antigua, in its old graveyard, comes the legend of the Bronze Christ, and at the Casa de Zorrilla, the ghost of the poet's grandmother Nicolasa, who they say still wanders its rooms. At the Plaza de San Pablo and the Pimentel Palace we hear one of the city's most popular tales. We continue to the Plaza del Viejo Coso, Valladolid's first bullring, the palaces of the Marquises of Valverde and of Fabio Nelli, which keeps the Devil's Chair, and San Benito el Real, where the miraculous Christ of the Vine was venerated. We finish in the Plaza Mayor, stage of the Inquisition's autos-da-fé. Duration: approx. 1 h 45 min Evening tour, in Spanish All outdoors; no tickets to pay Wheelchair accessible and pet-friendly Groups of up to 10 people
- The crime Cervantes witnessed
- The ghost of the Casa de Zorrilla
- The Devil's Chair in the Fabio Nelli Palace
- Finish in the Inquisition's Plaza Mayor
Plaza de la Universidad, next to the statue of Miguel de Cervantes. Look for the guide with the pink umbrella.
- Booking per person — 2 €
The tour itself is tip-based: at the end you give the guide whatever you think it was worth, no minimum. The booking fee is the only compulsory payment.
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Frequently asked questions
How does this free tour work?
You book your place for €2 per person, paid by card through Stripe, and the tour itself is tip-based: at the end you give the guide whatever you think it was worth, in person and with no minimum.
How much do people usually tip?
Whatever you felt the tour was worth: there's no set price and no minimum. As a rough guide, many people give between €10 and €20 per person, but it's entirely up to you.
Can I tip by card?
It depends on the guide, so it's safest to bring some cash. If they accept other payment methods, they'll tell you at the end.
How will I recognise the guide?
They'll be waiting at the starting point at the start time. Plaza de la Universidad, next to the statue of Miguel de Cervantes. Look for the guide with the pink umbrella.
What if it rains?
The tour usually goes ahead anyway, so bring an umbrella or a raincoat. If the guide calls it off, we'll let you know and refund your booking in full (€2 per person).
What if the minimum group size isn't reached?
This tour needs at least 2 people to run. If that isn't reached, the guide may cancel it: we'll let you know in advance and refund your booking in full (€2 per person).
How do I receive my booking?
Right after paying you get a boarding pass with a QR code by email. Show it at the meeting point and you're in.
When is my booking confirmed?
We don't charge you until the centre confirms, within 24h. We hold the amount on your card meanwhile; if they can't take you, it's released and you pay nothing.
Can I cancel if something comes up?
Yes: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time — email info@activitatum.com with your booking code. If the activity is called off, bad weather included, you change the date at no cost or get the amount back.
Can I book several activities at once?
Yes. Every activity in the catalogue is booked and paid for in the same place, whichever centre runs it, and each one arrives with its own QR pass.