Tip-based free walking tour of Comillas: sea and Modernisme
Comillas · 90 min · 2 €+ · Conoce Comillas
Walk through the essentials of Comillas in an hour and a half with an official Cantabria tourist guide and pay for the tour with a tip at the end. Comillas has three faces: a seafaring town with a whaling past, an old quarter of mountain-style manor houses and one of the great Modernisme ensembles outside Catalonia. This route brings all three together. We start at the Old Town Hall, where King Alfonso XII was welcomed in 1881, and cross the Plaza de la Constitución and the Corro de San Pedro to the Puerta de los Pájaros, Gaudí's other work in town. From the Santa Lucía viewpoint you look down on the harbour and the beach, the perfect spot for the story of the whalers. We continue past the Casa del Duque and the Güell y Martos park, where you hear about the life of the first Marquis of Comillas, as decisive a figure as he was controversial. We pass the cemetery, one of the most beautiful in Spain and full of secrets, and head back to the centre to finish by the Fuente de los Tres Caños. Along the way you get tips on where to eat, where to stay and how to continue your trip around the area, plus a film-related curiosity we won't spoil here. Duration: about 1 h 30 min, on foot around the centre The whole route is outdoors: entry to El Capricho de Gaudí is not included Suitable for pushchairs and dogs In Spanish Only cancelled in extreme weather
- Official Cantabria tourist guide
- Gaudí's Puerta de los Pájaros, the Santa Lucía viewpoint and the Modernisme cemetery in one walk
- Stories of whalers, marquises and royal summer holidays
- Tip-based tour: at the end you give what you think is fair
Under the arcades of the Old Town Hall, Plaza de la Constitución (Comillas). The guide waits there wearing an official guide badge; don't confuse it with the new Town Hall.
- Booking per person — 2 €
The tour itself is tip-based: at the end you give the guide whatever you think it was worth, no minimum. The booking fee is the only compulsory payment.
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Frequently asked questions
How does this free tour work?
You book your place for €2 per person, paid by card through Stripe, and the tour itself is tip-based: at the end you give the guide whatever you think it was worth, in person and with no minimum.
How much do people usually tip?
Whatever you felt the tour was worth: there's no set price and no minimum. As a rough guide, many people give between €10 and €20 per person, but it's entirely up to you.
Can I tip by card?
It depends on the guide, so it's safest to bring some cash. If they accept other payment methods, they'll tell you at the end.
How will I recognise the guide?
They'll be waiting at the starting point at the start time. Arcades of the Old Town Hall. Don't confuse it with the new Town Hall.
What if it rains?
The tour usually goes ahead anyway, so bring an umbrella or a raincoat. If the guide calls it off, we'll let you know and refund your booking in full (€2 per person).
How do I receive my booking?
Right after paying you get a boarding pass with a QR code by email. Show it at the meeting point and you're in.
When is my booking confirmed?
Instant confirmation on payment.
Can I cancel if something comes up?
Yes: free cancellation up to 2 hours before the start time — email info@activitatum.com with your booking code. If the activity is called off, bad weather included, you change the date at no cost or get the amount back.
Can I book several activities at once?
Yes. Every activity in the catalogue is booked and paid for in the same place, whichever centre runs it, and each one arrives with its own QR pass.