A walk through Santillana with Ana

On this walk of barely two hours, we don't delve into the history of Santillana, but rather into its inner history, those small, great stories, those curious anecdotes that build the great edifice of History.
Every year, tens of thousands of tourists stroll through the town's cobbled streets, captivated by the unique beauty of its houses, convents, towers, palaces, and, of course, its collegiate church.
They walk immersed in this atmosphere that transports them to another time, to another world, admiring every detail, every coat of arms, every stone... and they leave impressed by the unique beauty of this town.
But they have only seen the stage of the play.
They are unaware of the fascinating story that was played out on this stage over the course of twelve centuries, during which intrigues, deceptions, battles, betrayals, romances... took place, and which we will learn and unravel throughout this tour.
A walk in which you will enjoy, learn, be surprised, and laugh.
A walk that will surely not leave you indifferent.

See you!

The tour lasts 2 hours

Available in Spanish

Guide: Ana

Guiding since 2025

Hello, I'm Ana: I have a degree in Tourism and am an official guide. I've been working as a tourist information center since 2011. I love my homeland, Cantabria, and that's why I go out of my way to inform, advise, and recommend things to the people who come to my desk so that their "Cantabrian experience" is unforgettable and, why not, different from the usual. Every person has their own interests, tastes, and expectations, and therefore, each one requires, and deserves, a different approach. Therefore, I could say that my main values are: proximity, rigor, exclusivity, and friendliness. These values I also apply as a guide, far from "my desk," where destiny is written by every step we take along the walks, where my goal is to make people feel special while enjoying learning about the history of every corner of Cantabria. I look forward to seeing you!

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5 stops

2 hours

Meeting point:Santillana Del Mar, 39330 Santillana del Mar, Cantabria, SpainNext to the doctor's office and across from a large cobbled parking lot, there's a large, tree-lined park with swings, Campo de Revolgo. Between the parking lot and the park, you'll easily find a green gazebo. Next to it is a stone fountain with a carved goat on its forehead. This will be our meeting point, where I'll be waiting for you. You'll be able to recognize me by my brown leather backpack. There are several parking lots around the park where you can park.Open in Google Maps →

Outside visit

Torre del Merino

Outside visit

Torre de Don Borja

Outside visit

Parador de Santillana Gil Blas

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.

Accessibility

Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Does not accept large group bookings.

Pets

Suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.

Additional costs

The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.

Free cancellation

If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.