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Villafranca Bierzo Castle

 Guided tour of the Marquis of Villafranca Castle, built in the 16th century, including its gardens and vineyards. The tour ends with a tasting of the house's wines. 

  • Culture
  • Tasting
  • Less than 1 day

The tour starts outside the Marquis of Villafranca Castle, now the family residence of its descendants.

Inside, we will visit its old rooms while describing the history from its creation in the 16th century to the present day.

We will also explore the gardens and the extensive vineyard planted in 1905, replanted over 50 years ago, which surrounds the fortress.

The tour ends with a wine tasting at the old wine press, founded in 1890 by Don Joaquín Caro Álvarez de Toledo, where we will taste the wines of this house.

Pet Friendly
 Minimum 4 people, maximum 20

A reservation page is available: https://castillovillafranca.es/

  • Introduction meeting in Villafranca
  • Guided tour of the Castle
  • Tour of its gardens and vineyards
  • Tasting at the old wine press

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