FREE TOUR
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
The best option to discover the city in an economical way.
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What does the Free Tour Santa Cruz de Tenerife consist of?
Possibly your best option to get to know Santa Cruz de Tenerife in a fun and authentic way.
A moment of culture and fun for everyone.
Enjoy your free tour in Santa Cruz de Tenerife as a couple, with friends or in a group!
Free tours of Santa Cruz de Tenerife are the perfect excuse to take some time to learn more about Spain’s cultural heritage.
The free tours Santa Cruz de Tenerife are free tours organized by guides that show the most emblematic tourist sites of a town or city. These tours are usually done on foot.
While there are several options and types of free tours in Spain, most are usually tours that include approximately 10 to 12 people. and last between 1 and 3 hours depending on the planned itinerary.
In any case, always check the detailed information we provide to know all the details of your free tour: schedules, cancellation policy, meeting point and all the information you need to make the most of your experience without having to worry about anything.
What to see and do in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
The city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife is a very popular place to visit in Spain. It has a very pleasant climate and many activities to enjoy. The people are very friendly and always willing to help. There are many interesting places to visit, such as the Guimera Theater, the García Sanabria Park, the Botanical Gardens or the Natural History Museum. Santa Cruz de Tenerife is an ideal place to spend an unforgettable vacation.
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Church of the Conception
The Iglesia de la Concepción is a catholic church located in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain. It was built in the eighteenth century and is located in the neighborhood of La Concepción, near the Town Hall of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The church is dedicated to Nuestra Señora de la Concepción and is popularly known as “the Cathedral of Tenerife”, although it does not have this canonical category, since the episcopal see is located in the minor basilica of Nuestra Señora de los Remedios.
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Plaza España
The Plaza España of Santa Cruz de Tenerife is one of the main tourist attractions of the city. It is a large rectangular square surrounded by buildings and palm trees, where the monument to the fallen for Spain is located. Plaza España was built in the 16th century to house the town hall and the royal palace, but today it is only used as a public space. If you are in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, do not hesitate to visit it, as it is a very beautiful and representative place of the city.
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Market of Our Lady of Africa
Our Lady of Africa Market is one of the main markets of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain. It is located in the La Noria neighborhood and is the perfect place to buy fresh produce, such as fruits and vegetables, fish and meat. There are also souvenir and handicraft stalls. The market is open every day except Sundays.
Itinerary
We will meet at Plaza España in Santa Cruz de Tenerife to start a very special free tour. Are you ready?
We will first talk about the origins of this square and contemplate the buildings and historical monuments that surround it. We will see the Island Palace, seat of the Cabildo of Tenerife, the Royal Casino and the obelisk in honor of the Virgin of Candelaria, the patron saint of the Canary archipelago.
Afterwards, we will descend to the basement of the Plaza España to see the remains of the castle of San Cristóbal. We will travel back to the 16th century to discover how Tenerife defended itself from looting by pirates and other invaders. and other invaders. You will be surprised!
We will walk through the streets towards the church of St. Francis of Assisi, the second most important parish in the city.. After admiring its façade, we will approach the Prince of Asturias Square. Nearby are the Museum of Fine Arts and Círculo de Amistad XII de Enero, two emblematic buildings of the capital of Chicharras.
We will continue walking towards the church of La Concepción, one of the oldest catholic temples in Tenerife. Do you want to know its history?
The last stop of the free tour of Santa Cruz de Tenerife will be at the
Market of Our Lady of Africa
. We will say goodbye at this point and you will be free to do all the shopping you want.
Meeting Point and Duration
The meeting point is Plaza España. The duration is approximately two hours.
