Casa de los Balcones: Entry Ticket
Casa de los Balcones: Entry Ticket
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Casa de los Balcones is a historic 17th-century building in Tenerife that offers a unique self-guided tour experience. Visitors can explore the building's rich history and architecture, making it a must-visit destination for anyone interested in history and culture.
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Casa de los Balcones in La Orotava offers you a rare chance to step inside a perfectly preserved 17th-century Canarian manor house. This historic residence showcases the finest examples of traditional wooden balconies that gave the house its name, along with authentic period furnishings and family heirlooms that tell the story of Tenerife's colonial past.
You'll explore elegant family rooms, private chambers and salons filled with vintage linens, artisanal crafts and antiques that belonged to the prominent families and military officials who once lived here. The hand-carved wooden balconies frame a peaceful inner courtyard filled with tropical plants, creating an atmosphere that has remained unchanged for centuries. Your visit includes a downloadable audio guide in English, Spanish, French and German, letting you discover the stories behind each room at your own pace.
Highlights
- Hand-carved wooden balconies showcasing traditional Canarian craftsmanship
- Authentic 17th-century furnishings and family heirlooms in period rooms
- Peaceful inner courtyard with tropical plants and multi-level balconies
- Traditional Canarian textiles and artisanal crafts on display
- Audio guide available in four languages for self-guided exploration
- Free on-site parking for all visitors
Plan Your Visit to Casa de los Balcones
Casa de los Balcones is located at Calle San Francisco 3 in La Orotava, Tenerife. Free parking is available on site, making your arrival convenient and stress-free. The house is not fully wheelchair accessible due to its historic design and original architecture.
Your entry ticket includes access to all rooms and the courtyard, plus the downloadable audio guide. Photography is permitted in most areas, so you can capture the intricate wooden details and charming courtyard. Allow around 1-2 hours to fully appreciate the house and listen to the audio commentary.
While exploring La Orotava, you might also want to discover more of Tenerife's cultural attractions. The island offers excellent opportunities for Teide National Park tours to see the volcanic landscapes, or you could explore the capital with Santa Cruz de Tenerife walking tours to learn more about the island's history and culture.
Why you'll love it
- Enter a perfectly preserved 17th-century Canarian manor house
- Admire the ornate traditional wooden balconies the house is named after
- Explore elegant family rooms, private chambers and salons
- View authentic period furnishings and original family heirlooms
- Discover the colonial history of Tenerife through lived-in interiors
What's included
- Entry to Casa de los Balcones
Good to know
- Age suitability
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- Opening hours
- Mon-Sun10:00-18:00
- Know before you go
Audio guide available in English, Spanish, French and German
Plan for about 1-2 hours to fully explore the house
No guided tours are included in this ticket
Wheelchair access is not available due to the building’s historical design
Free parking on the premises for visitors
- Visitor guidelines
Please respect ropes and barriers around fragile artifacts
Photography is permitted without flash unless signed otherwise
Download the audio guide before arrival for a smoother visit
Children must be supervised at all times
- Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
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Is there a guided tour available?
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Where you'll be
Calle San Francisco, 3
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