The historic lagoon, colonial model and green city.

Duration: 2h
Languages: English, Spanish
Registered on August 15, 2020

Hello, my name is Juan Carlos. I am an official tourism guide of the Canary Islands for more than 15 years. I have been born and lived in the city of La Laguna throughout my life, as you can imagine I know every inch and the idiosyncrasies of the city. I am also a hiking guide for the Canary Islands.

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  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Entertaining tour of the historic center of La Laguna to discover its evolution from the 15th century to the 21st century. La Laguna is the historical, university and religious capital of the island, it was founded in 1496 by Adelantado Alonso Fernández de Lugo. The city center is dotted with remarkable palaces, palaces and stately homes, dating back to the 16th-20th century which determine in La Laguna a historical-artistic movement with its own and unique character compared to the others. We will discover how the laguneros have lived in these centuries and what today's society is like, stopping in the places preferred by the laguneros themselves. We will also observe the outskirts of the city and La Laguna Verde with its parks and gardens. List of places to visit: -Plaza del Adelantado (City Hall of La Laguna, Convent of Cataline, Nava and Grimón Palace, José de Ancheta's House) -Casa of the Captains General. -Cathedral. -The church of La Concepción (main church) -Convent of the Augustinians. -Museum of History -In addition, along the way we will be able to enter private stately homes with their emblematic and unique 17th century Canarian courtyards. -The most spectacular green areas in the city.

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  • Meeting point:
    Plaza del Adelantado 12 38201 San Cri...
    Plaza del Adelantado 12 38201 San Cristbal de La Laguna Santa Cruz de Tenerife Spain
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    In the fountain of the Plaza del Adelantado, with a cap and sunglasses.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

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Fernando 10 Dec 2023
Santander

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Travelled in couple - Dec 2023
Juan Carlos es un excelente guía de La Laguna. Se la conoce como la palma de la mano, contará muchas anécdotas a un ritmo tranquilo que te ayudarán a entender de forma completa la ciudad, sus calles y su gente.
Eduardo 13 Nov 2023
Pamplona

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Travelled in couple - Nov 2023
J.C ha sido un guía entretenido.Hemos descubierto una cara de la ciudad cercana (mezclando tema cultural y personal,ya que es natural de La Laguna). Hemos disfrutado la experiencia.
Paloma 13 Nov 2023
Santander

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Travelled in couple - Nov 2023
Tour excepcional. Juan Carlos lo explica todo fenomenal, con un toque cómico fantástico. Además hemos tenido la suerte de ver una casa auténtica, todo un lujo. San Cristóbal de la Laguna tiene un encanto especial y Juan Carlos lo transmite.
Cristina 12 Nov 2023

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Travelled in couple - Nov 2023
Juan Carlos es un guía con gran conocimiento de la Laguna, profesional y sobre todo, muy divertido! Un perfecta experiencia para conocer la ciudad nada más llegar. Gracias!
Alina 11 Nov 2023
Irun

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Travelled in couple - Nov 2023
Todo perfecto! Juan Carlos muy divertido,agregando su humor a toda explicación y muy generoso con su ayuda y consejos!!! Para repetir 😊
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Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
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