Dramatised Tour of Napoleonic Santoña

On this dramatised tour, you'll travel back to the early 19th century and accompany Napoleon Bonaparte to the seafront promenade of Santoña, learning about the town's past in an engaging manner.

Tour Details

Join us to discover the early 19th century with Napoleon Bonaparte at the Letras de Santoña on the seafront promenade. This tour includes visits to iconic local forts, specifically the forts of San Martín and San Carlos, essential for the protection of Santoña's bay. Details of these historic sites will be relayed by Bonaparte.

We'll explore the interior of the fort of San Carlos to understand its strategic function. Participants are encouraged to keep pace with the French emperor's military marching and follow his soldierly instructions.

During the tour, attendees will learn about the historical significance of the flags flying on the promenade, as Santoña was known as the French or northern Gibraltar during the six years of French occupation.

The tour will conclude in the center of Santoña, with a farewell to Napoleon after a duration of 1 hour and 15 minutes.