Guided tour of the Puebla Vieja in Laredo

Stands out for

  • • Puebla Vieja: 6 medieval cobbled streets between the church and the harbour
  • • Santa María Church: 13th-century Gothic temple with Flemish altarpieces
  • • Noble houses: façades with heraldic crests of seafaring families
  • • La Atalaya: watchtower with views of La Salvé beach and the bay
  • • Maritime history: from the landing of Charles V to today fishing tradition
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Guided tour of the Puebla Vieja in Laredo, the best-preserved medieval old town on the Cantabrian coast. The 1.5-2 hour visit covers the six cobbled streets descending from the 13th-century church of Santa María de la Asunción to the harbour. You pass noble houses with heraldic crests, the San Francisco convent, the Atalaya watchtower and the Rastrillar Fort. The guide explains Laredo history as a seafaring town, its relationship with the Crown of Castile and the landing of Charles V in 1556.

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Difficulty

Very Easy

Best season

Weather dependent

Kid-friendly

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LaredoMunicipio

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1.5-2h Puebla Vieja guided tour

Walk through 6 medieval streets of the Puebla Vieja with a local guide

Duration 1 h 45 min
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Duration: 1.5-2 horas
Included Services
  • Local guide with historical knowledge
  • 1
  • 5-2h walking tour
Languages:
🇪🇸 Español
Meeting point: Laredo Tourism Office, Alameda de José Antonio

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Recommended, especially in high season. Group visits can be arranged.
Between 1.5 and 2 hours depending on the route.
Puebla Vieja streets are cobbled and sloped. Not wheelchair accessible. Comfortable shoes recommended.
Mainly in Spanish. Check availability in English.
At the Laredo Tourism Office, next to the Alameda.