Dramatised Tour of Napoleonic Santoña

On this dramatised tour, you'll travel back to the early 19th century and accompany Napoleon Bonaparte through the streets of Santoña, learning about the history of this Cantabrian town in an engaging manner.

Dramatised Tour of Napoleonic Santoña

Join us to explore the beginning of the 19th century and discover the history of this city. Napoleon Bonaparte will meet us next to the Monument to Juan de la Cosa on the seafront promenade in Santoña.

During the tour, you will be accompanied by the French general, who will narrate the history of significant local forts, including the forts of San Martín and San Carlos, which were essential in protecting the bay of Santoña. Further details of the battles will be disclosed by Bonaparte during the tour.

Next, we will visit the interior of the fort of San Carlos to learn about its strategic function. Participants will need to keep pace with the French emperor's military marching and adhere to his soldierly instructions.

During the dramatised tour, we will also uncover the significance of the British and French flags flying on the promenade during the six years of French occupation, when the town was referred to as "the French or northern Gibraltar".

The tour will conclude in the centre of Santoña, where we will bid farewell to Napoleon after an hour and a half together.