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A 1980s nightclub stabbing on Calle San José inspired Mecano’s hit Cruz de Navajas – and it’s only the first case on this self-guided walking tour of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, where elegant squares hide stories locals usually only whisper about.
The route passes the site of the Hotel Camacho, where exiled King Jaja of Opobo died in 1891, allegedly poisoned with a cup of tea. Half a century later, a Nazi spy sent coded messages from the same building. In Plaza del Príncipe, a stolen bronze fish became a four-year criminal case. Then the stories darken: a 1970 family killing tied to an obscure German sect, and a serial killer’s Carnival-season manhunt in 1991. The walk ends at Puente Galcerán, above a ravine where a guesthouse’s hidden remains uncovered a seven-year mystery.
Perfect for true crime fans and anyone who likes their city history with a darker edge. Install the VoiceMap app and enter the ticket code from your confirmation email to download the tour and start walking.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
This tour starts at Plaza de España. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
The tour ends at C. Ramón y Cajal, 3, 38003 Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Itinerary
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Plaza de Espana (Pass by)
You’ll pass through Plaza de España, the city’s main square, where Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron set a shallow seawater lake at its centre. Any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Facing Plaza de España, the Real Casino de Tenerife is a private club founded in 1840, housed in a 1930s rationalist building that rises to a tower on its corner. Any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.
Admission ticket free -
Plaza Del Principe De Asturias (Pass by)
You’ll walk through Plaza del Príncipe de Asturias, laid out in the 1850s on a former convent orchard and shaded by Indian laurel trees planted in 1864. Any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The route takes you past the Círculo de Amistad XII de Enero, a social club founded in 1855, whose white headquarters flies the society’s blue and white flags out front. Any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.
Admission ticket free -
Calle del Castillo (Pass by)
Calle del Castillo, the city’s main pedestrian shopping street, went by two other names from 1906, Alfonso XIII and then Fermín Galán, before taking its current name in 1936. Any costs related to visiting the area or making purchases there are not covered in this tour.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Passing through Plaza del General Weyler, you’ll see its Carrara marble fountain, which faces the old Captaincy General headquarters that Weyler had built. Any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The route crosses Puente Galcerán, opened in 1928 to carry traffic 20 metres above the Barranco de Santos ravine. Any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.
Admission ticket free -
Templo Masónico de la Logia de Añaza (Pass by)
You’ll walk past the Templo Masónico de la Logia de Añaza, whose Egyptian Revival facade was built for a lodge founded in 1895 and seized by Franco’s forces in 1936. Any costs related to visiting the temple are not covered in this tour.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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