Las Médulas Guided Walking Tour
Tour Details
At the designated time, we'll meet at the Complejo Rural Agoga in the village of Las Médulas to begin our visit. Ready to explore an other-worldly landscape?
We'll first set off along the Valiñas Path, a circular route that leads from the village directly into the heart of the ancient mine. As we walk, we'll tell you the story of this place, which begins long before the Romans arrived. In the Iron Age, this land was home to a Celtic people the Romans called the Astures, who lived in fiercely independent hillforts and worked the gold from the river basins into jewelry and decorative objects, valuing it for its beauty rather than its wealth.
Walking at low altitude through the workings themselves, we'll come face to face with the scale of what Rome did here: an entire mountain deliberately collapsed to extract the gold inside, along with the vast network of water channels that made it possible.
Our route will take us to the Encantada and Cuevona caves, two of the most striking spaces carved out of the mountainside, where the sheer ambition of Roman engineering becomes impossible to ignore.
From there, we'll return to the village along a different path, wrapping up this 2-hour tour back at our starting point in Las Médulas.
More Information
Duration
2 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
English–speaking guide
Bottled water
When to book?
You can book up until 10 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability conditions
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 3 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
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Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?
A - Ponferrada Tours Corporate name: Omar Fernández Rubio Registered Office: Calle de Manuel Fraga 8 8ºG, Ponferrada, Spain Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): 71504721k Contact information Email: info@ponferradatours.com Phone: 629727426 This supplier is commited to providing services in accordance with applicable European Union laws.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Free cancellation
Complejo Rural Agoga