Excursions & day trips

Lanzarote Cesar Manrique Foundation & Cactus Garden Tour

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£47.00

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Language: German, English

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Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours

Entrance fees included

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Discover the legacy of legendary local architect and artist Cesar Manrique
Admire more than 1,100 species of cacti at Manrique's Cactus Garden
Tour Manrique's home and studio, which was built on a rocky lava field
Visit LagOmar, a delightful spot located in a volcanic quarry
Expert local guide with unrivalled knowledge of Lanzarote and its culture

What to expect

Manrique was admired by many in his lifetime, and his influence on Lanzarote's culture lives on. He was a versatile artist producing paintings, sculptures and architectural works, bringing sustainability to the forefront of his creations, long before it became a buzzword. You'll first tour his Jardín de Cactus, where 1,100 species of sculptural succulents are grown. You can see instantly how Manrique's skill and vision enhanced the barren landscape.

Similarly, the Fundacion Cesar Manrique demonstrates that harmony between the built environment and nature can succeed. A visit to the artist's home-studio, built into a lava field, is ample proof. Your final stop of the tour will be at LagOmar, a stunning spot that seamlessly combines nature and art. This unique place is set in a volcanic quarry and includes features like a cave-bar, restaurant, and a museum. Local legend has it that Hollywood icon Omar Sharif briefly owned it, only to lose it in a game of cards.

What's included

Transport
Guide
Admission fees

What to remember

Not suitable for wheelchairs
Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
Bring suitable footwear

Provider

TUI España Turismo, S.L.U, with Tax Number B08089187 and Travel License Number GCMD-4

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Yoshi
From United Kingdom - August 2024

Travelled as a couple

18 - 24 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5
Natalie
From United States of America - July 2024

Travelled with family

25 - 34 years old

Great
Overall rated
4/5

it was an interesting and informative experience in some ways, I travelled with a 10 year old so it is quite natural that she found Cactus Garden more ...
Seasoned travellers
From United States of America - May 2024

Travelled as a couple

Great
Overall rated
4/5

Just under an hour of the half day tour was spent picking up guests. The Cesar Manrique Foundation was amazing to see and we were given an informativ ...
Jim & Dawn G
From United Kingdom - April 2024

Travelled as a couple

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Highly recommend the visit Cesar Manrique house, outstandingly beautiful place that had the wow factor. Easy stroll around and 'told a story' as you w ...
Sunderland couple
From United States of America - April 2024

Travelled as a couple

35 - 44 years old

Great
Overall rated
4/5

The actual foundation and cactus garden were really interesting and well worth visiting, the farmers house at the end not so much. The thing we didn't ...
Carol
From United Kingdom - April 2024

Travelled with family

45 - 54 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

We had an amazing experience. The guide wasn’t quite as chatty and friendly as the lady the day before. Wasn’t enough time really spent at any of the ...

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