Free Tour Santander Novia del Mar: All the Center with Cantabrian Guides
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The best contact with Santander, its history, monuments, traditions and gastronomy. Join us in this story of love and hate between Santander and the sea and experience the city as the locals do.
Welcome to Santander, the "most beautiful bay in the world". Come and experience the city as the locals do: the city of docks, fishermen and rowers; "The bride of the sea". We will start at the Plaza del Ayuntamiento to go to the Mercado de La Esperanza and discover the day to day life and the local gastronomy. You will feel the gazuza! We will visit the Church of the Annunciation and the Cathedral of Santander, where Santander "married" the sea. This city is full of details!
Every relationship has bad moments. In the Plaza de Alfonso XIII we will know the most dramatic moments, such as the explosion of Cape Machichaco or the Great Fire of 1941.
The good part. We will wander through the Jardines de Pereda, the Plaza de la Porticada, the Plaza de Pombo and the Mercado de Oriente, scenes of the greatest bonanza.
The Arrabal could not miss: home of sailors where you can still feel the waves, the boats and the raqueros with hurricanes.
gazuza, hurra...? Don't be fooled when you read this. You will understand that we Cantabrians do not have our own official language, but we have the best local words!
Meeting point
Ayuntamiento de Santander
Before you go
- Length
- About 2h 15min
- Languages
- Spanish
- Usual start times
- 10:30, 16:30, 19:00 (Santander time)
- Coming up
- 120 departures in 3 months, 22 this week
Questions about this tour
How much does this tour cost?
Nothing up front. You book for free and tip your guide at the end. Many travellers tip around €5 to €15 per person, depending on the length and quality of the tour.
How long does it take?
About 2h 15min.
Where does it start?
The meeting point is Ayuntamiento de Santander. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
What languages is it in?
Upcoming departures are in Spanish. Pick your language in the calendar to see only those.
When does it run?
120 departures are listed in the next three months, 22 of them in the next 7 days, usually at 10:30, 16:30 and 19:00. Times are local to Santander.
Do I need to book?
Booking is a good idea: groups are limited and popular times fill up. Create a free Tripsora account, pick a day and time, and press Book to finish with the tour provider.
Is it accessible?
The tour provider has added accessibility information for this tour. Check the details with them when you book, and tell your guide about any needs on the day.
Can I bring my dog?
The tour provider lists this tour as pet friendly.
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