Private visit to Santander
Enjoy the wonderful places that Santander has to offer, with a guide just for you and your family or friends. We will take a walking tour, which can be modified to suit you. Discover the history, customs and traditions of the Cantabrian capital.
We will begin with a visit to the Jardines de Pereda, next to the Santander extensions, where we will see the magnificent building of the Banco Santander and the internationally renowned art centre “Centro Botín”.
We will continue with an explanation of the fire in Santander, what it destroyed and what it left behind. To continue with the Cathedral of Santa María de la Asunción.
In addition, we cannot forget the traditional Mercado de la Esperanza, next to the Town Hall.
We will continue towards the Plaza Porticada, passing by the Church of “La Compañía” and ending in the Plaza de Pombo, without leaving aside the Mercado del Este and the spectacular building of the old Banco Mercantil.
Options
Visit in English (6-10 pax)
What's included in Private visit to Santander
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Jardines de Pereda
We will visit the most important points located in the Pereda Gardens, such as the monument to José Mª Pereda, the Botín Center, the view of the bay next to the stone crane and the monument to the fire in Santander.
Catedral de Santander
In Plaza de la Asunción, we will have a privileged view of the Cathedral of Santa María de la Asunción and its entrance to the church of Cristo. To the left is the central post office building and in front of the cathedral, Calle Calvo Sotelo, one of the most commercial streets in the city.
Walking along Calvo Sotelo Street, we will reach the Town Hall Square, where we will admire the eclectic architecture of this building. Going around it, we will walk next to the Mercado de la Esperanza, the most emblematic of the city, to continue along one of the main shopping streets: Juan de Herrera.
Inclusions
- Official guide to tourism and heritage of Cantabria
- Gratuities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The guide will be waiting at the entrance of the Santander Tourist Office, located at Paseo de Pereda s/n, in Santander. He will be identified with his official accreditation as a tourist and heritage guide.
