Laredo: A Self-Guided Walking Tour of its Seaside and Old Town
- 1–1.3 hour
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Laredo’s compact old quarter still resembles the medieval Castilian port that protected merchants and sailors from pirates raiding the northern coast. On this walking tour, you’ll follow streets that once connected the walled centre with the working port below, and discover how this strategic harbor town evolved from a fortified enclosure into a seaside destination. This circular tour starts and ends at Pisuco Salvé guesthouse on Calle Ruamayor, the medieval main street where carts were loaded with wool, iron, and wine bound for Flanders. You’ll pass through sections of the outer wall, now integrated into modern buildings, and descend through the Puerta de San Lorenzo, where the walled town gave way to expansion and growth.
Inclusions
What's included
- Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- App for Android and iOS
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
What's not
- Smartphone and headphones
- Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
- Food and drink
- Transportation
Itinerary
We'll pass by the Puerto de Laredo, the ancient gateway of the town.
We'll walk past the lovely Alameda Miramar in the center of the town.
We'll walk past the bustling Mercado de Abastos.
We'll pass by the beautiful Iglesia de Santa María, with its impressive architecture. Entry to the church is not included.
We'll pass by the Plaza de la Constitución, with its rich history.
We'll pass by the Arco de la Blanca, a key historical site in the town.
We'll pass by the busy Plaza Marqués de Albaida, adding a great local flavour to the tour.
We'll also pass by the Parque a los Tres Pescadores with its iconic statues.
We'll walk along the beachfront promenade, taking in the lovely views and discovering the town's history.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- This tour starts at C. Ruamayor, 25. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- VoiceMap Audio Tours
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions
How it compares in Cantabria
- Its from-price is 75% below the median of the 47 experiences we list in Cantabria.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Cantabria
Cantabria is a green region of northern Spain between the sea and the Picos de Europa, with prehistoric caves, fishing ports and mountain valleys.
Cantabria is a narrow strip of northern Spain squeezed between the Bay of Biscay and the Cantabrian Mountains, with the Picos de Europa rising in the south-west. Its capital, Santander, has a sweep of beaches and the Magdalena Palace on a peninsula, and the coast to either side is cut with estuaries, cliffs and fishing ports such as Laredo, Santoña and Castro Urdiales.
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