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The previous price was Rp122.568 and current price is Rp98.054 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 51m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover how a catastrophic fire in 1941 erased Santander's medieval heart, only to birth one of the world's most advanced Smart Cities. Join Tom, a grounded urban planner, and Claudia, a passionate local expert, as they peel back the physical and digital layers of the city. You will explore the scars of the past and the invisible, algorithmic nervous system that manages the present.

    • A 1.0 km self-guided tour with 4 stops over 51 min
    • Ideal for travellers interested in Urbanism, Infrastructure & Innovation and History & Memory
    • Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
    • Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

Activity location

  • Catedral de Santander
    • Calle Somorrostro,
    • 39002, Santander, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Catedral de Santander
    • 1 Plaza Obispo José Eguino y Trecu
    • 39002, Santander, Cantabria, Spain

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Podcast Tour Santander From Ashes to Algorithms in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 51 minutes51m
    51m
  • Opening hours: Tue 0:00-23:59
  • English
Price details
Rp122.568
Rp98.054 x 1 AdultRp98.054
Total
The previous price was Rp122.568 and current price is Rp98.054
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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Verified facts woven into an engaging storey
  • Inclusions
    Interactive in-app guide for questions about the storey and surroundings
  • Inclusions
    Precise navigation between the stops
  • Inclusions
    Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Catedral de Santander

  • 10m
The historical epicentre of Santander, severely damaged in the 1941 fire, standing as a monument to the city's physical resilience.

Santander City Council

  • 10m
The modernist City Hall that serves as the administrative hub for the 'Smart Santander' initiative, processing data from over 20,000 sensors.

Plaza Porticada

  • 10m
A rationally designed, arcaded square built after the 1941 fire, symbolising the city's architectural rebirth and the tension between authoritarian planning and democratic use.

Jardines de Pereda

  • 10m
Historic gardens that survived the fire, now secretly managed by an invisible network of environmental sensors, blending nature with algorithms.

Location

Activity location

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    Catedral de Santander
    • Calle Somorrostro,
    • 39002, Santander, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Catedral de Santander
    • 1 Plaza Obispo José Eguino y Trecu
    • 39002, Santander, Cantabria, Spain

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