GUIDED TOUR TO SANTA CRUZ DE LA PALMA
DISCOVER SANTA CRUZ DE LA PALMA WITH AN OFFICIAL GUIDE
Explore the historic center of Santa Cruz de La Palma
Discovering Santa Cruz de La Palma, the island’s capital, with a local guide is an experience you shouldn’t miss. During this guided tour you will learn about its history, art and the hidden stories that rarely appear in traditional guidebooks. We will walk through its historic streets, lively squares and charming corners while uncovering the stories and curiosities that have shaped the city over the centuries. Because visiting a place is not the same as truly experiencing and feeling it. Our goal is to inspire you and help you discover Santa Cruz de La Palma in an authentic way.
During the guided tour of Santa Cruz de La Palma we will visit:
- Barco de la Virgen (Naval Museum) - Santa Catalina castle - Plaza de San Francisco - Calle Anselmo Pérez de Brito and O'Daly (Calle Real) - La Placeta - Balconies of Avenida Marítima - La Recova Municipal Market (morning tour) - Town Hall, Church of El Salvador and Plaza de España - Salazar Palace - San Sebastián and San Telmo neighborhoods - Plaza de Santo Domingo - Real Sociedad Cosmológica (municipal library)
LANGUAGE: English Monday at 16:00, Friday at 10:00 and 16:00
MEETING POINT: Barco de la Virgen – Museo Naval, in Santa Cruz de La Palma.
END OF THE TOUR: Plaza de España, in the historic center of the city.
MEETING TIME: we recommend arriving 10 minutes before the tour starts
TOUR DURANTION: approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes
CANCELLATION POLICY: changes or cancellations can be requested free of charge up to 24 hours before the tour, subject to availability. After this period, cancellations will not be accepted. In case of no-show (not arriving at the booked date and time), no refund will be issued.
A minimum of 4 participants is required for the activity to take place. If this minimum number is not reached:
a full refund will be offered, or
an alternative date will be proposed to carry out the activity.
Explore Santa Cruz de La Palma and its historic heritage
Make the most of your visit to Santa Cruz de La Palma with a walk through its streets to discover its extraordinary historical, cultural and architectural heritage. We will explore the most important buildings, the most curious anecdotes and the hidden corners of one of the most fascinating cities in the Canary Islands. From its foundation in 1493, through historical moments such as the election of Spain’s first democratic town council in 1773, to the introduction of electric street lighting in 1894 (when it became the sixth city in the world to have it), and modern celebrations such as the famous Carnival of Los Indianos, Santa Cruz de La Palma has continued to surprise visitors through the centuries. This small coastal city, built like an amphitheatre between the ocean and the mountains, offers a truly unique setting. You will discover its squares, churches, monuments, castles, its market and its historical library, true witnesses of the island’s history and culture.
Small group walking tour in Santa Cruz de La Palma
The guided tour of Santa Cruz de La Palma with the certified guides of La Palma Natural takes place several days a week, both in the morning and in the afternoon. You can also contact us to check availability for a private and personalized tour. Groups are limited to a maximum of 15 participants, allowing a more personal experience and better interaction between the guide, visitors and the surroundings. We like to create a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, respecting the pace of all participants and the place we are exploring. This way you can enjoy a more authentic and personalized experience in the capital of La Palma.
Do you have any questions?
Available Monday to Friday, 8:30 – 16:30.
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