Guided tour of the Castro Urdiales old town

Stands out for

  • • Gothic ensemble: Santa María church (13th c.) / castle-lighthouse / medieval bridge
  • • Roman milestone evidencing the empire presence in Flaviobriga
  • • Active fishing port with anchovy and bonito canning tradition
  • • Free tour available with voluntary tip via Civitatis
  • • Accessible 2-hour walking route through the town centre with no steep slopes
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Description

Guided tour of the Castro Urdiales old town, one of the oldest seafaring villages in Cantabria. The roughly 2-hour visit covers the seafront promenade, Ataulfo Argenta gardens, the 13th-century Gothic church of Santa María de la Asunción, the castle-lighthouse, the Roman milestone and the Santa Ana hermitage. The guide explains the history from Roman times to the current fishing tradition.

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Difficulty

Easy

Best season

Weather dependent

Kid-friendly

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Castro UrdialesMunicipio

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2h Old town free walking tour

Walking tour of the old town with a local guide. Voluntary tip

Duration 2 h
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Duration: 2 horas
Description

2-hour free walking tour of the Castro Urdiales old town. A local guide covers the seafront / Santa María Gothic church / castle-lighthouse / Roman milestone / Santa Ana hermitage and Ataulfo Argenta gardens. Voluntary tip at the end.

Included Services
  • Local guide with historical knowledge
  • 2h walking tour
Languages:
🇪🇸 Español
Meeting point: Tourism Office - Amestoy Park - Castro Urdiales

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There are free tour options (voluntary tip) and private guided tours with a fixed fee.
Booking is recommended, especially for the free tour which requires a minimum of 6 people.
Yes, the route is along pedestrian streets with no steep slopes.
Mainly in Spanish. Check availability in English.
At the tourism office in Amestoy Park, next to the seafront promenade.