Palencia Mysteries & Legends Free Walking Tour - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Palencia Mysteries & Legends Free Tour
Brand: Civitatis
Rating: 7.4 (65 reviews)

The guide's professionalism was outstanding, as was the engaging way she made the tour, adding personal anecdotes to her...

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On our free tour of the mysteries and legends of Palencia, we'll share enigmas like Cristo del Otero, learn about the Morenilla, and discover the miracle well of the Cathedral. It'll be a fascinating tour from start to finish!

Details

Duration

1 hour 30 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English–speaking guide

Not included

Tips

When to book

You can book up to 2 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

If you are not able to attend the tour, please cancel your reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.

Meeting point

Monument to the University, in the Plaza de San Pablo

Where does the activity end?

Tourism Office, on Calle Mayor, 31

Reviews of our customers

7.4

Very good 1,176 Travelers·65 reviews

September 4, 2026
Nerea
Viroria, Spain
The guide's professionalism was outstanding, as was the engaging way she made the tour, adding personal anecdotes to her explanations. I must also hig...
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August 25, 2026
Carmen Paredes Rebollo
Huelma, Spain
The experience with Patricia, our guide, was very satisfying and interesting. Besides being very friendly and approachable, she's a true expert: her h...
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August 18, 2026
Inma
Valwncia, Spain
Very interesting and very well developed.
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August 6, 2026
Joaquín Torres Angulo
Zaragoza, Spain
Patricia, very good.
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August 4, 2026
Juan Gonzalo
Palencia, Spain
Patricia was an excellent guide, very engaging and knowledgeable about the city and its history; a very interesting tour.
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July 24, 2026
María Luisa
Bilbao, Spain
An excellent and enjoyable tour through the history of Palencia. A very professional and knowledgeable guide to the city's history.
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May 5, 2026
Pilar
Madrid, Spain
The guide was fantastic, she explained everything possible, the tour went over an hour and a half, she was a very nice and friendly person
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May 3, 2026
Gemma
Madrid, Spain
Patricia was an excellent and very engaging guide. The group was too large. There was a lot of noise on the street and sometimes we missed the explana...
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May 1, 2026
Anónimo
Palencia, Spain
Very well explained and interesting.
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November 21, 2025
Jjulia
Madrid, Spain
The visit with Patricia was very interesting and enjoyable, she recommended very cultural places to visit and shared many anecdotes with us. Thank you...
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Tour Details

At the designated time, we'll meet in front of the Monument to the University on the Plaza de San Pablo. From this location, we'll start our free mysteries and legends tour of Palencia, a city that hides creepy secrets.

Just a few steps away, we'll stop in front of the Church of San Pablo, a Gothic-style church, just a preamble of the secrets that we are about to discover. We'll discover the Morenilla and the Virgen de la Calle, whose serene facade has witnessed unexplainable miracles and devotions. We'll unravel the origin of its nickname and the passion it inspired in many devotees.

Then, we'll stroll along the streets where the legendary Cid Campeador possibly walked and see a unique Christ. Legend says his nails and hair grow... Could it be a sign of the divine or a dark omen? Keep your eyes peeled, because we'll see a braid that, according to tradition, helps find love if you pull on it with faith.

Afterward, we'll get lost among the monuments of Palencia as we tell you about the Cristo del Otero. This chilling story of Pan y Quesillo, and the famous crimen del ermitaño (hermit crime), tells the story of an echo that still seems to sound among the stones of Palencia's old town.

You'll see some dense shadows as we evoke Don Juan Tenorio and his conquest of Margarita la Tornera, a story that blends the ghostly and the romantic.

Our free walking tour will take us to the well of the Palencia Cathedral, whose waters have mysterious, healing properties. Lastly, we'll relive the tragedy of the heir of Castilla, whose death stained the banks of the Carrión River with mourning and left a trail of mystery.

Among squares, old markets, and enigmatic corners, we'll reach the Calle Mayor, where we'll say our goodbyes to the hidden side of Palencia after 1.5 hours.

Group Size

This free tour does not allow groups of over 6 people, even if they book separately.

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Tour Details

You'll see some dense shadows as we evoke Don Juan Tenorio and his conquest of Margarita la Tornera, a story that blends the ghostly and the romantic.

Among squares, old markets, and enigmatic corners, we'll reach the Calle Mayor, where we'll say our goodbyes to the hidden side of Palencia after 1.5 hours.

Group Size

This free tour does not allow groups of over 6 people, even if they book separately.

Palencia Mysteries & Legends Free Tour