Comillas, Modernism and Gaudí guided tour from Santander

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Santander, Spain

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Language: English , Italian , Spanish

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Duration: 5 Hours

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Discover the only modernist town in Cantabria and a model of Catalonia modernism

Visit the Old Seminary of Comillas and El Capricho by Antoni Gaudí with your guide

See Sobrellano Palace, Comillas beach and the port on a scenic drive around the city

What to expect

On this half-day tour, you will get to know Comillas, the only modernist town in Cantabria and a model of Catalonia modernism. You will be surprised by the amazing life of Antonio López y López, the first Marquese of Comillas and the true promoter of the main unique buildings of this town.Your first stop is at the Old Major Seminary (previously known as Comillas University). Enjoy a guided tour of this majestic building designed by Catalan architect Lluís Domenech i Montaner. From the Seminary, take in wonderful views over the city and the Palace of Sobrellano in particular.Afterward, visit the famous Capricho de Gaudí. This modernist villa was built in 1885 and is one of the first works of the famous Catalan architect. The building is just amazing and it stands to be the beginning of the modernist movement as well as one of the few works he carried out outside of Catalonia.Finally, don't miss the opportunity to take a short scenic drive tour around Comillas to see some of the most emblematic places of this city, such as the old cemetery, the port, and Comillas beach.

What's included

Entrance fees

Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Driver guide

What to remember

You will be requested to add your contact info during checkout. The local operator will contact you the day before the excursion to confirm the pick-up location and time

During booking confirmation, you'll be requested to provide your accommodation address in Santander for the pick-up

Group size: small groups (min 4 people required to confirm the activity)

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EXPLORING CANTABRIA

Booking Fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation Fee

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins

Where

Meeting point:

Pick-up from your hotel in Santander. Alternatively, you can go to the meeting point at the bus stop in C/ Castelar, 25 (next to hotel Vincci Puertochico). You should be at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to the departure time. From Torrelavega area please be at: Pabellón de la Habana Vieja (bus stop).

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Anonymous

June 2024

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het was even wachten ...maar het was de moeite waard. uitstekende gids die moeiteloos van Spaans naar Engels overschakelde .en ons de best mogelijke informatie over de hoogtepunten in Commillas meegaf. Top !!!

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