Day Itinerary
15 Activities
Day 3
74 mi3 mi
Valladolid, Cradle of Writers and Former Capital of Spain
Several events link Valladolid to the Castilian language. Although the University of Salamanca was the first in Spain, the University of Valladolid was also one of the first to be established.
The route through this city will not only focus on the Castilian language, visiting the house museums of Miguel de Cervantes and José Zorrilla. It also devotes part of the time to learning about the life of the discoverer Cristobal Colon, who lived here.
Valladolid's relationship with royalty was consolidated at the beginning of the 17th century, when the courts moved to this city and the place acquired great importance, especially from a religious and literary point of view.
The route through this city will not only focus on the Castilian language, visiting the house museums of Miguel de Cervantes and José Zorrilla. It also devotes part of the time to learning about the life of the discoverer Cristobal Colon, who lived here.
Valladolid's relationship with royalty was consolidated at the beginning of the 17th century, when the courts moved to this city and the place acquired great importance, especially from a religious and literary point of view.
54.5 mi
1 hr 10 min
10:105 min
Aparcamiento municipal
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Before arriving in Valladolid, the road invites you to stop in the town of Tordesillas to visit two places in this Castile and Leon town on the banks of the Duero River.
0.3 mi
5 min
10:2030 min
Royal Convent of Santa Clara
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A spectacular place that is little known to tourists. The great importance of the monastery lies in the legacy of Mudejar architecture in the palace, together with the Gothic style of the church.
You can also access to see the Arab baths. The visit is guided and very enjoyable. It is advisable to book tickets in advance as the capacity is limited during the guided tour. The reservation is made on the official website of national heritage.
Open Hours: Tuesday to Saturday: 10:00 - 14:00, 16:00 - 18:30. Sunday: 10:30 - 15:00.
You can also access to see the Arab baths. The visit is guided and very enjoyable. It is advisable to book tickets in advance as the capacity is limited during the guided tour. The reservation is made on the official website of national heritage.
Open Hours: Tuesday to Saturday: 10:00 - 14:00, 16:00 - 18:30. Sunday: 10:30 - 15:00.
0.3 mi
5 min
11:0015 min
Plaza Mayor
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Quadrangular square surrounded by houses and governmental sites such as the city hall, with cobblestone floors and the arcade architecture so common in this area.
The yellow tone of the buildings along with the stone columns that support it make it a very picturesque place.
The yellow tone of the buildings along with the stone columns that support it make it a very picturesque place.
19.7 mi
30 min
12:005 min
Parking Plaza de España
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Close to everything, it is the ideal parking to leave the car and walk around the places of interest in Valladolid.
0.1 mi
5 min
12:1530 min
Casa de Cervantes
Museum
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When the courts of Philip III were installed and Valladolid was named capital of the empire, Miguel de Cervantes moved to this city and lived in this house.
As a reminder of the writer's stay in Valladolid, the house was transformed into a museum to relive Cervantes' way of life during the 17th century by visiting rooms such as the kitchen or the bedroom. Here he wrote the first part of the famous book El Quijote de la Mancha.
Open Hours: Tuesday to Saturday: 9:30 - 15:00. Sunday and public holidays: 10:00 - 15:00.
As a reminder of the writer's stay in Valladolid, the house was transformed into a museum to relive Cervantes' way of life during the 17th century by visiting rooms such as the kitchen or the bedroom. Here he wrote the first part of the famous book El Quijote de la Mancha.
Open Hours: Tuesday to Saturday: 9:30 - 15:00. Sunday and public holidays: 10:00 - 15:00.
0.2 mi
5 min
12:5030 min
Plaza de Zorrilla
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It can be said that it is the favourite postcard of Valladolid, framed by the facade of the Cavalry Academy, the large central fountain and the statue of the writer Jose Zorrilla.
It is necessary to stop in front of the sign with the letters of Valladolid to take pictures.
Next to it is Campo Grande, the large garden in the city centre where you can walk for a few minutes.
It is necessary to stop in front of the sign with the letters of Valladolid to take pictures.
Next to it is Campo Grande, the large garden in the city centre where you can walk for a few minutes.
0.4 mi
10 min
13:301 hr 30 min
Los Zagales
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Restaurant of reference in the city, winner of several awards for its cocktails and pinchos. It is a bit more expensive, but you can really appreciate the quality.
Among the regional cuisine dishes they offer beans, lentils, and chickpeas. For sweet delights, the cheesecake with caramel jelly or the grandmother's cake are among the most requested.
Open Hours: All days: 11:00 - 16:00, 19:00 - 0:00.
Among the regional cuisine dishes they offer beans, lentils, and chickpeas. For sweet delights, the cheesecake with caramel jelly or the grandmother's cake are among the most requested.
Open Hours: All days: 11:00 - 16:00, 19:00 - 0:00.
0.2 mi
5 min
15:1015 min
Plaza Mayor de Valladolid
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Square a little more open than the traditional main squares of Spain where the reddish tone on the facades of the buildings that surround it stands out.
In this place the great celebrations of the city are commemorated, in addition to mounting the Christmas market. At night, it is completely illuminated and is very lively with bars and restaurants.
In this place the great celebrations of the city are commemorated, in addition to mounting the Christmas market. At night, it is completely illuminated and is very lively with bars and restaurants.
0.2 mi
5 min
15:4015 min
Fuente Dorada
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This fountain is also known as the fountain of the trades in the centre of Valladolid and on the road to the church of San Pablo.
As a curious fact, the sculptures surrounding the central part of the fountain refer to ancient local guilds such as the potters, lancers, and silversmiths whose trades flourished in the surrounding streets centuries ago.
As a curious fact, the sculptures surrounding the central part of the fountain refer to ancient local guilds such as the potters, lancers, and silversmiths whose trades flourished in the surrounding streets centuries ago.
0.4 mi
10 min
16:1530 min
Iglesia conventual de San Pablo (padres dominicos)
Church
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It is one of the emblems of Valladolid. Its magnitude is enormous, since it houses 13 small chapels with their paintings. From the historical point of view, Felipe II and Felipe IV, Kings of Spain, were baptized here.
But what stands out is its main facade flanked by the two towers, an architectural marvel worth seeing even if you do not enter inside the church.
But what stands out is its main facade flanked by the two towers, an architectural marvel worth seeing even if you do not enter inside the church.
0.1 mi
5 min
17:0045 min
Casa Museo José Zorrilla
Museum
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This is the home of one of Spain's most famous writers. There is original furniture, a beautiful garden reminiscent of 19th century houses and a lot of information about Zorrilla's life.
The visit is guided and free of charge, although you must pay attention until the last moment, when the guide reveals a secret of the author's childhood.
Open Hours: Tuesday to Saturday: 10:00 - 14:00, 17:00 - 20:00. Sundays and public holidays: 10:00 - 14:00.
The visit is guided and free of charge, although you must pay attention until the last moment, when the guide reveals a secret of the author's childhood.
Open Hours: Tuesday to Saturday: 10:00 - 14:00, 17:00 - 20:00. Sundays and public holidays: 10:00 - 14:00.
0.4 mi
10 min
18:001 hr
Cathedral of Valladolid
Church
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Although it is not one of the most imposing cathedrals in Spain and you can see it in 15 minutes, what really makes sense is to take the 45-minute guided tour of the bell tower.
The tour of the bell tower includes the machinery room, its history and the legends surrounding it. Being 70 metres high, it has the best views of Valladolid.
The guided tour of the tower can be done at 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00 and 20:00.
The tour of the bell tower includes the machinery room, its history and the legends surrounding it. Being 70 metres high, it has the best views of Valladolid.
The guided tour of the tower can be done at 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00 and 20:00.
0.4 mi
10 min
19:1530 min
Casa Museo Colón
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This Museum is a homage to the discoverer of America, who lived in Valladolid for some years. The museum shows the visitor panels, maps and explanatory videos of the four voyages that Christopher Columbus made.
There is even a replica of the Treaty of Tordesillas, the pact by which the Spanish and Portuguese monarchy agreed on the division of the new continent.
Open Hours: Tuesday to Sunday: 10:30 - 14:00, 18:00 - 20:00.
There is even a replica of the Treaty of Tordesillas, the pact by which the Spanish and Portuguese monarchy agreed on the division of the new continent.
Open Hours: Tuesday to Sunday: 10:30 - 14:00, 18:00 - 20:00.
0.4 mi
10 min
20:001 hr 30 min
Suite 22
Restaurant
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Although you can order from the menu, the star of the restaurant is its long tasting menu consisting of avant-garde dishes. If you are in the mood for pinchos, the Cochifrito has won several awards in the city.
The restaurant has a vaulted ceiling and maintains the glow of what used to be the palace stables.
Open Hours: Monday to Thursday: 12:30 - 23:00. Friday and Saturday: 12:30 - 23:30. Sunday: 12:30 - 18:30.
The restaurant has a vaulted ceiling and maintains the glow of what used to be the palace stables.
Open Hours: Monday to Thursday: 12:30 - 23:00. Friday and Saturday: 12:30 - 23:30. Sunday: 12:30 - 18:30.
0.3 mi
5 min
21:35
Valladolid
The route ends in Valladolid. If you want to continue exploring the route of the Castilian language, you can see other places of interest such as San Millán de la Cogolla in La Rioja or Santo Domingo de Silos in Burgos.
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