Guided tour of Santander Cathedral

Overview

This majestic religious monument, of various architectural styles, is a jewel that will take you through the history, culture and soul of Santander. You’ll be amazed at the greatness of its construction and how it has witnessed key moments in the city’s history. We will meet in the Plaza de la Asunción where we will start our tour visiting the Church of Christ, designed to support the structure of the building. Here we will observe ancient Roman vestiges and the relics of the martyred saints Saint Emeterio and Saint Celedonio, patron saints of the city. In addition, we will admire the bell tower, walk through its historic cloister and tour the main nave of the cathedral, in Gothic style, admiring its artistic details and the interior chapels adorned with altarpieces, which keep centuries of devotion and tradition. Do not miss this fascinating cultural and spiritual adventure. We'll wait for you!

Itinerary

1. We will know the Church of the Christ, the low Gothic church, which was conceived to support the structure of the cathedral. Inside, you can observe ancient Roman remains and the relics of the martyred saints Saint Emeterio and Saint Celedonio, patron saints of the city.

   · 15 min· Admission included

2. We will walk through its historic cloister, where you can see among other things the marks left by the trade unions that contributed to the construction of this monumental building. In addition, you will discover the locations of the old chapels of the most important families in Santander.

   · 15 min· Admission included

3. Catedral de Santander

   We will tour the main nave of the Gothic-style cathedral, admiring its artistic details and the inner chapels full of Baroque altarpieces with sacred art, many of which were brought from other places and which keep centuries of devotion and tradition. We will highlight, among other elements, the main altar and the mausoleum of Marcelino Menéndez Pelayo, the famous Cantabrian polygraph, which lies on the side of the Girola of the Church

   · 15 min· Admission included

How to use your ticket

The guide will take care of the entrances to the Cathedral

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• This activity can accommodate a maximum of 25 travelers.
• You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled if there aren't enough participants.

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