Comillas Free Walking Tour

On this free walking tour of Comillas, we'll visit the so-called 'village of the archbishops' in Cantabria.

Tour Details

At the indicated time, we'll meet at the Fuente de los Tres Caños (Fountain of the Three Spouts) in Plaza Joaquín del Piélago to start our tour.

We'll admire the architecture of the New Town Hall, Ocejo House, La Portilla, Las Cavaducas, Sobrellano Palace, and Gaudi's Capricho, exploring the significance of the sunflowers on its façade and its connection to music.

The tour includes the Pontifical University, discussing details on its façade, before continuing through the Modernist Residence, Cemetery, Statue of the Marquis of Comillas, House of the Duke of Almodóvar del Río, Espolón Cultural Center, Corro San Pedro, San Cristóbal Church, and the Old Town Hall.

We will also pass by a building that was once home to King Afonso XII. Notably, Comillas was the capital of Spain for a day. There is a sculpture that had to be relocated due to its original placement.

Throughout the route, we will learn about the link between Comillas and cinema. After approximately 1.5 hours, we'll conclude the tour in the town centre.