Discovering Santa Cruz de La Palma with an official guide completely transforms the experience.
Duration:1,5 h
Available days: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
It is not just about walking through beautiful streets. It is about understanding its history, its character and the life that still beats in every corner. This guided tour lets you explore the historic centre in a closer and more authentic way. Everything takes place in small groups and with detailed explanations. This makes the experience more comfortable, more personal and far more enriching.
Included in the excursion:
- Guided tour through the historic centre of Santa Cruz de La Palma
- Official guide throughout the whole tour
- Explanations about the history of the city and its present day life
- Visit to the former library of La Cosmológica
- A more personal and closer experience
- The tour is always carried out in one single language
- Use of the Ascensor de la Luz during the activity
- Public liability insurance
Not included:
- Food and drinks
- Transfer to the meeting point
General excursion information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Place | Historic centre of Santa Cruz de La Palma |
| Language | English, Spanish, Italian |
| Group size | Small groups |
| Meeting point | In front of the Barco de la Virgen |
| Accessibility | Available for people with reduced mobility and for visitors with hearing or visual disabilities, with prior notice |
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A different way to discover the island capital
Santa Cruz de La Palma reveals itself in a different way when you explore it with someone who truly knows its history. On this excursion you will not only see monuments. You will also understand how the city has changed and what role it has played on the island over time.
The tour is led by an official guide accredited by the Government of the Canary Islands. Thanks to these explanations, the route becomes a complete cultural experience that feels close, clear and easy to follow.
Full description of the experience
The route begins at the Barco de la Virgen. From this point, you will start to understand why Santa Cruz de La Palma became such an important place on the Atlantic trade routes between Europe and America.
From there, the walk continues through the historic centre. Every street, every square and every building helps you understand the history of the city more deeply.
During the visit you will pass by the Castle of Santa Catalina, linked to the defence of the city against pirate attacks. Afterwards, you will arrive at Plaza de San Francisco, one of the most elegant and representative spaces in Santa Cruz de La Palma.
The route then continues to Avenida MarÃtima, where you can admire the famous wooden balconies facing the sea. They are one of the best known symbols of La Palma and one of the most beloved images of the capital.
Later, you will walk along Calle Real, the historic and commercial main street of the city. There you will discover how everyday life in Santa Cruz de La Palma has evolved over the years.
At Plaza de España, one of the most important places in the historic centre, you will learn how public, social and political life was organised in past times.
The experience continues through the districts of San Telmo and San Sebastián. They are reached using the Ascensor de la Luz, which also offers very beautiful views over the harbour and the city.
The tour ends at La Cosmológica, a place closely linked to the cultural and intellectual life of the island.
Throughout the whole visit, you will not only hear historical facts. You will also better understand how that past is still present in today’s Santa Cruz de La Palma.
