Step back in time and explore the rich history of the Canary Islands at La Casa de los Balcones. Discover the lifestyle and customs of a Canarian family through a museum tour of this 17th-century house. Don’t miss the chance to visit the winery and unwind in the beautiful courtyard.
Step back in time and explore the rich history of the Canary Islands at La Casa de los Balcones. Discover the lifestyle and customs of a Canarian family through a museum tour of this 17th-century house. Don’t miss the chance to visit the winery and unwind in the beautiful courtyard.
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Casa de Los Balcones - Enjoy the visit to the house museum of La Casa de Los Balcones -also known as Casa Fonseca-, built in 1632. During this visit, you will be able to discover the lifestyle of a canarian wealthy family of the 17th century.
The circuit begins on the first floor, where you can look at different rooms of the house, which is home to…
- Casa de Los Balcones - Enjoy the visit to the house museum of La Casa de Los Balcones -also known as Casa Fonseca-, built in 1632. During this visit, you will be able to discover the lifestyle of a canarian wealthy family of the 17th century.
The circuit begins on the first floor, where you can look at different rooms of the house, which is home to a big collection of antique objects of the family.
Between them, there are typical canarian objects and traditional tools used in the past to get some resources, for instance the water.
Then, you go downstairs to know how a winery works. After that, going downstairs, you will be able to relax on the inner courtyard surrounded by a stunning wooden balcony and chilling sounds like water and the songbirds.
Don’t miss the opportunity to feel like a canarian person. We encourage you to try wearing typical canarian costume and take awesome photos in this stunning environment.
- Entrance admission at Museum
- Canarian crafts shop visit
- Complimentary audioguide
- Entrance admission at Museum
- Canarian crafts shop visit
- Complimentary audioguide
Embark on a journey back in time as you explore the La Casa de Los Balcones or Casa Fonseca, a house museum constructed in 1632.
During your exploration, you’ll get to learn about the ways of life, practices, and traditions of a Canary Islander family who resided in this abode during the 20th century.
The tour kicks off on the first level of the house…
Embark on a journey back in time as you explore the La Casa de Los Balcones or Casa Fonseca, a house museum constructed in 1632.
During your exploration, you’ll get to learn about the ways of life, practices, and traditions of a Canary Islander family who resided in this abode during the 20th century.
The tour kicks off on the first level of the house where you can take a look at the different chambers filled with a vast collection of the residents’ antique possessions.
Among these are indigenous Canary Islander items and vintage tools that are now considered rare finds.
Next, continue your visit to the basement where you will learn about the operations of a winery. Following this, you can then unwind in the interior courtyard adorned with a magnificent balcony crafted from Canary Island pine.
- This Ticket Entrance is only available for students (you must show your student card at the reception of La Casa de Los Balcones)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.