Astorga Half-Day Trip from Leon
About this activity
Smartphone tickets accepted
- Your booking is confirmed immediately
- This option includes FREE cancellation—book now, risk-free!
Experience Highlights
Discover different Roman archaeological remains with this approximately 5-hour excursion to Astorga from León . Climb aboard a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle and in small groups of around 15 people set off for this picturesque Spanish town. Explore the historic centre of Astorga together with a local guide, discover the collection of the Roman Museum La Ergastula and continue your visit along the Roman route to see the ruins of Astorga's past. And also enjoy some free time in Astorga until your return time.
- Discover a great Roman heritage with this 5 hours tour to Astorga from León in small groups of 15 people.
- Travel in comfort in an air-conditioned vehicle with your local guide .
- Visit the Roman Museum La Ergastula and discover a collection of ancient clothes, tools and utensils of the Roman legion.
- Take a guided tour along the Roman Route and see the ruins that bear witness to Astorga's Roman past.
What’s included
- Excursion of about 5 hours to Astorga from León in small groups.
- Transfer to and from León.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Local guide.
Select participants and date
Step by Step
Discover Roman remains and modernist buildings with this approximately 5-hour excursion to Astorga from León . Travel to this Spanish city of Roman origin in small groups of around 15 people and together with a local guide explore its great heritage. Visit the Roman Museum to see typical artefacts of the period, see remains of Astorga's Roman past and take advantage of your free time to discover the best of the city.
From the centre of León you will travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle to the city of Astorga, a picturesque Spanish town of Roman origin, which is only about 50 minutes away from León.
Upon arrival, together with your local guide, you will walk through the historic centre of Astorga until you reach the La Ergastula Roman Museum. Enjoy the entrance to this museum built on the site of a Roman ergastula and discover an extensive collection of material recovered from excavations in the area. You'll see everything from ancient Roman clothing, work tools and utensils to tombstones, Pompeian paintings, pottery and even ancient jewellery.
After this tour through the daily life of the Roman legion, you will follow the famous Roman Route of Astorga to see the archaeological remains of the ancient city. Immerse yourself in the imperial past of the city, see some vestiges and ruins of the Roman Empire and then enjoy some free time to explore the city on your own.
See the Roman walls of Astorga, visit the Termas Menores and learn what daily life was like for the city's inhabitants during the times of Roman rule. All this and much more on this half-day excursion to Astorga.