What is the cancellation policy for this tour?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

How long does this tour take?

This tour lasts approximately 2 hours.

Santillana del Mar and the medieval Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana

Q: Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: The meeting point will be the Plaza Mayor of Santilla, next to the entrance of the City Hall. The guide will be identified with your official guide accreditation..

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Overview

A complete and very interesting visit in which you will discover the fascinating history, architecture and culture of one of the most beautiful medieval cities in Spain.

We will start in the Plaza Mayor, one of the most interesting places in Santillana where some of the most emblematic buildings are located, such as the Town Hall, the Torre del Merino, the Parador Gil Blas and the Torre de Don Borja.

We will continue with the visit of the town, passing through its main streets and admiring places such as the house of the Marquis of Santillana, Los Hombrones, etc. where the history and culture of this medieval town will fascinate us.

We will finish with the interior visit of the Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana, a national monument since 1889, where we will not only visit the temple, but also its magnificent Romanesque cloister, undoubtedly one of the best in Cantabria.

Gallery

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What's Included

✓ Included

Professional Guide in Spanish
Entrance fees to the Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana and its cloister

✗ Not Included

Tips

Itinerary

Stop 1

In the Plaza Mayor, we will know the history and architecture of the main buildings: City Hall, Torre de Don Borja and Torre Merino

Stop 2

Historical building in the Baroque style, in which a large shield with the weapons of the Villas stands out. This piece is known as the "Men" by the two soldiers who appear on the emblem.

Stop 3

We will visit the Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana one of the highest representatives of Romanesque art in Cantabria, in which highlights its imposing altarpiece of the 16th century, the tomb of Santa Juliana and the choir with its baroque organ. A The temple will be accessed through the Romanesque cloister, with its magnificent capitals.

Meeting & End Point

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Meeting Point

The meeting point will be the Plaza Mayor of Santilla, next to the entrance of the City Hall. The guide will be identified with your official guide accreditation.