Santoña Guided Tour, Santoña - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Santoña Guided Tour
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 11.21 USD
Rating: 8.9 (96 reviews)

It was a fantastic and very dynamic experience, and Nicolás shared fascinating facts and interesting information with us...

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Discover the beautiful town of Santoña on Spain's north coast on this guided tour. You'll learn all about the fascinating history of this town in Cantabria and visit highlights such as its fishing port and the fish auction room. You'll even get to do a tasting of Santoña's star product - the anchovy!

Details

Duration

1 hour 15 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.

Included

English–speaking guide specialized in the history of Santoña
Anchovy tasting

When to book

You can book up to 30 minutes in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation. An accompanying person is required.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

Santoña Canning Factory & Marshland Tour

Free cancellation

Santona Kayak Rental

Free cancellation

Fort of San Carlos Tour + Boat Ride

Free cancellation

Meeting point

The Tourist Information kiosk, next to the Juan de la Cosa monument.

Reviews of our customers

8.9

Excellent 737 Travelers·96 reviews

May 31, 2026
María
Spain
It was a fantastic and very dynamic experience, and Nicolás shared fascinating facts and interesting information with us in great detail. He also prov...
As a couple
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August 7, 2026
Laura
Spain
A highly recommended tour to learn about the history of Santoña, as well as interesting facts about the area. Our guide, Nicolás, made it very enjoyab...
As a couple
Is this useful?
December 8, 2025
Ricardo
Leganés, Spain
The guide was very helpful...he showed us places we usually miss...he had the keys to several places
Traveling solo
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May 25, 2025
Carlos
Madrid, Spain
An excellent guided tour of Santoña. We discovered a wealth of interesting facts about the city, including its amazing carnival celebrations. We learn...
As a couple
Is this useful?
June 18, 2023
Beatriz Soria Antón
Spain
The activity has been very complete. The guide was very knowledgeable about the history of Santoña, as well as information about the town's port. It w...
As a couple
Is this useful?
July 28, 2022
Javier Ortiz Morillas
Spain
It seemed to us an atypical guided tour. These are the ones you remember the most. Supported by the guide's educational material and his great ability...
As a couple
Is this useful?
July 15, 2022
Claire
La Boisse, France
Visits to the urban beach of Santona and clear explanations in Spanish and French of its economic and historical assets: origins of the Anchovy trade ...
Is this useful?
August 21, 2020
Juan Damian
Córdoba, Spain
Our guide Nicolás explained to us in a very entertaining way the customs and fishing tradition of Santoña. Although we were only 2 people, he made the...
As a couple
Is this useful?
August 9, 2020
Anónimo
Madrid, Spain
The guide is very friendly, understanding and likes Santoña. But the visit is very long (2 hours), it becomes heavy and slow. It would be better a lit...
Is this useful?
August 25, 2025
Jos Martin
Eibar, Spain
Very good
With friends
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Tour Details

Our guided tour of Santoña begins next to the Monument to Juan de la Cosa. This navigator and cartographer was one of the most illustrious personalities to have come from the town. You will hear all about his fascinating background and his historic achievements as we stroll down the picturesque Paseo de Pereda, which runs parallel to the stunning Cantabrian coast. At one end of this elegant avenue, you will see the mighty Fort of San Martín, one of several bastions in the town that played an important role in the Napoleonic invasions of the 19th century.

Very close by, we'll find another sculpture erected as a tribute to the carnival in Santoña. It was declared a Fiesta of National Tourist Interest! After discovering this carnival, we'll tell you some interesting facts about the Torre de la Aguada, a former water reservoir used to supply steamships in the first half of the 20th century.

With the views of the sea, we'll learn about the maritime tradition of the villa with important expressions like secadero or tintero. You'll discover the history behind these words!

We'll also see the famous Plaza de Toros de Santoña, the bullring located very close to the port and the Lonja de Pescado. The last point of the tour will be the fishing port, where we'll learn all about the town's long-running fishing tradition and the importance of this sector in the local economy, whose most important product is the famous Cantabrian anchovy.

We'll enter the port to visit its auction room, where the fresh fish that enters directly from the port is traded.

Finally, we'll say our goodbyes at the shop of Conservas Nuevo Libe, winners of the 2025 best anchovy prize, where we'll taste an anchovy fillet.

8.9

Excellent 737 Travelers·96 reviews

May 31, 2026
María
Spain
It was a fantastic and very dynamic experience, and Nicolás shared fascinating facts and interesting information with us in great detail. He also prov...
As a couple
Is this useful?
August 7, 2026
Laura
Spain
A highly recommended tour to learn about the history of Santoña, as well as interesting facts about the area. Our guide, Nicolás, made it very enjoyab...
As a couple
Is this useful?
December 8, 2025
Ricardo
Leganés, Spain
The guide was very helpful...he showed us places we usually miss...he had the keys to several places
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
May 25, 2025
Carlos
Madrid, Spain
An excellent guided tour of Santoña. We discovered a wealth of interesting facts about the city, including its amazing carnival celebrations. We learn...
As a couple
Is this useful?
June 18, 2023
Beatriz Soria Antón
Spain
The activity has been very complete. The guide was very knowledgeable about the history of Santoña, as well as information about the town's port. It w...
As a couple
Is this useful?
July 28, 2022
Javier Ortiz Morillas
Spain
It seemed to us an atypical guided tour. These are the ones you remember the most. Supported by the guide's educational material and his great ability...
As a couple
Is this useful?
July 15, 2022
Claire
La Boisse, France
Visits to the urban beach of Santona and clear explanations in Spanish and French of its economic and historical assets: origins of the Anchovy trade ...
Is this useful?
August 21, 2020
Juan Damian
Córdoba, Spain
Our guide Nicolás explained to us in a very entertaining way the customs and fishing tradition of Santoña. Although we were only 2 people, he made the...
As a couple
Is this useful?
August 9, 2020
Anónimo
Madrid, Spain
The guide is very friendly, understanding and likes Santoña. But the visit is very long (2 hours), it becomes heavy and slow. It would be better a lit...
Is this useful?
August 25, 2025
Jos Martin
Eibar, Spain
Very good
With friends
Is this useful?

Show all reviews

Types of activities in Santoña

Guided tours and free tours

Other activities in Santoña

Santoña Canning Factory & Marshland Tour Santona Kayak Rental Fort of San Carlos Tour + Boat Ride Tour of Port and Fish Market in Santoña + Anchovy Museum

Tour Details

With the views of the sea, we'll learn about the maritime tradition of the villa with important expressions like secadero or tintero. You'll discover the history behind these words!

We'll enter the port to visit its auction room, where the fresh fish that enters directly from the port is traded.

Finally, we'll say our goodbyes at the shop of Conservas Nuevo Libe, winners of the 2025 best anchovy prize, where we'll taste an anchovy fillet.

Santoña Guided Tour