Tour Features

Tenerife Auditorium

Spain Square

Castle of St. John the Baptist

Masonic Temple

Asturias Prince Square

Grand Guimera Theater

García Sanabria Park

San Francisco de Asis Church
These are some of the features your tour might include, but please bear in mind that every guide create their unique itinerary to provide the best possible experience.
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Faq
Where does the tour start?
You will receive the full meeting point details and a map after you finalize your booking, in a confirmation email.
Do I have to book my Free Tour?
Yes, it's necessary to book your Free Tour in order to receive the full meeting point details via email on time. This helps ensure an enjoyable experience and good coordination between guides and tour guests. Booking is free, quick, and easy!
Can I contact my guide?
Yes, you will be able to message your guide with any questions that you might have after making a reservation, up until the start of the tour.
Can I make a booking for a larger group?
Maybe! In order to keep the group sizes manageable, each guide sets their own limit of guests per booking and departure. Choose the Free Tour you want to book, select the number of people in your group, and see if there are any departures available that suit your needs.
Are Free Tours really Free?
Yes, with Free Tours, there's no set price; instead, the guides rely on the tips of participants to sustain their livelihoods. By contributing a fair amount that reflects the value you receive from the tour, you not only support the guides but also express your appreciation for their expertise and dedication.
Join the Free Santa Cruz de Tenerife Tour and discover the electrifying history of the main city of an island that became the focus of the New World’s conquest—a tale of pirates and corsairs, of great naval battles and attempts to take over this magnificent haven in the Atlantic, all of which failed. Unravel the story of the Castilian raid, whereby the Guanche people, the island’s aboriginal inhabitants, were subdued. Near the vanguardist Auditorium, you can find the Church of the Immaculate Conception, which faces the Santa Cruz, or Holy Cross—the venerated relic that gives the city its name—where the first Catholic mass was held in Tenerife. Come explore and bask in the sun while enjoying the tropical and relaxed atmosphere that characterizes the Canary archipelago’s most attractive island.
Walking near the Castle of St. John the Baptist, you will learn about the only battle that the seemingly invincible Admiral Nelson lost as a result of the islanders’ courage and bravery, when farmers, fishermen, and shepherds left their tools aside and picked up rifles instead in order to defend their homeland. Discover how the city flourished, from its origins as a military camp to becoming the Canary Islands’ capital. In the 18th century, Santa Cruz became one of the most important ports in the Atlantic Ocean, a first-class harbor which dispatched all sorts of merchandise, mostly destined for Spain and the United Kingdom. This resulted in the settlement of a large British and Irish population, which encouraged a very interesting cultural mix which can be seen on the island today.
On the Free Santa Cruz de Tenerife Tour, you’ll stroll through the history of this vibrant city, which played a major role in the colonial era. You’ll visit major landmarks such as Spain Square, the Masonic Temple, Grand Guimera Theater and even chill under the shadow of García Sanabria Park. You’ll uncover the stages of its urban development, its legendary naval battles, its influence in commerce, making your journey through time up to present-day, seeing how Tenerife has become an important hub which perfectly combines its rich history with innovation and modernism. Book today the most comprehensive Free Santa Cruz de Tenerife Tour and walk with a local guide. You will be captivated by this magnificent island that thrived at the foothills of the Teide volcano!