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*The Original* Free Walking Tour León-Nicaragua

Duration: 2h and 45min
Languages: English, Spanish, French
Registered on January 23, 2018

We are a friendly team, focused on our history, culture, and many other fantastic features that make our city unique and beautiful. Free Walking Tour León (The Original) has been running for more than 3 years, and the street art tour (a shorter tour focused on the murals). we have walked with many people around our crazy city. We are happy and proud to offer this trek as it is the only complete tour in León and in all of Nicaragua! and of course! for walkers like you!! Come join us and experience the city while learning about the history through interesting murals, colonial churches, volcanoes, traditional food and why not? many suggestions that will make you feel more comfortable during your stay and ready to discover león on your own. # FreeWalkingTourLeón

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

Tour description

* The Original * Free Walking Tour is the Welcome tour to all of the travelers of the World coming to Nicaragua. In León, the oldest city in the country while walking around its Historical Center!! we´ll bump into with: History, Culture, Gastronomy, friendly People, beautiful Churches, Monuments and several Murals. they are the vivid memories of a City that still remains its colonial heritage, land of crazy poets and artists. Santiago de los Caballeros de León, it was called in 1524 by Spanish settlers. And it was designated as the first capital of Nicaragua by Captain Francisco Hernández de Córdoba. León has been the brain of the Nation and the center of the most important historical facts. thus, discovering and knowing about León is knowing about Nicaragua!

* The first Capital of Nicaragua.
 * Headquarters of the first University and 2 in Central America (UNAN).
* Cradle of the largest Nicaraguan Rubén Darío, prince of the letras Castellanas.
* Capital of the Sandinista Popular Revolution until the fall of the Somoza dictatorship.
* FSLN Foundation, Sandinista National Liberation Front.
* Heritage site that has 2 of the 4 cultural resources declared by UNESCO.
  

Many events of national and regional importance talk the history about the Colonial City of León. It's a excellent place to live experiences in; Volcanoes, Beaches, Islands, Traditions, Gastronomy, Nights of Music and Latin Dances, Learn Spanish, Rural Communities, Natural Reserves and a lot of experiences waiting for you.

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Av. Central Nte., León, Nicaragua
    Av. Central Nte., León, Nicaragua
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    Avenida Central Norte, Across the street from the Tourist Information Office

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Catedral de León
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Teatro Municipal José de la Cruz Mena
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Mercado Central de León
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Cancha 23 de Julio
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Santuario de Nuestra Señora de La Merced
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Parque Rubén Darío
  • 7
    Outside visit
    Ortíz Gurdián Foundation Art Center
  • 8
    Outside visit
    Iglesia la Recolección

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

4.72
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(1,053 ratings)
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Professionalism
4.81
Fun
4.73
Expression
4.85
Quality
4.77
Route
4.7
Laura (1 Rating)

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Travelled in couple - Jul 2024
We had a great time on Leo's walking tour of Leon. Leo was enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. We took some of his ideas and tips and spent a great 2 days exploring the city. I highly recommend this Tour. Thanks Leo!
David (1 Rating)
Geneva

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Travelled alone - Jul 2024
This was a very insightful tour where we learned a lot about the history of Nicaragua and saw the main highlights of the city centre. The guide Leonel was really fluent, informative and knowledgable. He really engaged us all and was a great ambassador for Leon.
Petra (1 Rating)

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Travelled alone - Jul 2024
I really enjoyed the walking tour. Leo took us to see many different places and could tell a lot of interesting things about history, culture and more. The visit to the market was great as well.
Marie-Hélène (1 Rating)

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Travelled in couple - Jul 2024
We had an excellent experience in Leon with especially our tour guide Leonel. He told us very interesting facts about the history, people of Nicaragua
Wula (1 Rating)

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Travelled in couple - Jul 2024
Leo ist ein sehr engagierter, bewanderter Guide, der seinen Job mit viel Motivation und Passion verfolgt. Wir sind sehr dankbar für diese Begegnung und wünschen ihm nur das Beste.
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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