Top Santander Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

This is an excellent choice for travelers interested in medieval sights, beautiful architecture, and museums. Take the stress out of traveling on crowded public transport and opt for a stress-free alternative—a day trip with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Visit the stunning village of Santillana de Mar, see the Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana, the Altamira Museum and its Neocave, the Museum of Jesus Otero, and have time for shopping too.

Immerse yourself in some of northern Spain’s most spectacular mountain scenery—and enjoy a seamless way to explore—on this small-group, full-day tour. Following morning pickup from your Santander hotel, head into the Cantabria countryside. You’ll take a cable-car (separate expense) up to the Picos de Europa for spectacular vistas, will visit the historical Monastery of Santo Toribio de Liebana, will explore the charming village of Potes, and more.

Set your own sightseeing schedule in Santander with a City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus tour. Explore the Spanish city aboard an open-top, double-decker bus with a 24-hour pass. See Santander Cathedral, Cantabrian Maritime Museum, Paseo Pereda, and El Sardinero beach, hopping on and off at any of the 10 well-placed stops around the city. You’ll also benefit from onboard audio commentary.

When you’re in Santander, immerse yourself in the area’s architecture with visits to the mansion house known as El Capricho de Gaudí and the town of Comillas. You’ll head inside the Antoni Gaudí-designed house with a prebooked ticket to save time, and get all the background info on the architecture from a guide. Then, you’ll explore Comillas, seeing Palacio de Sobrellano, a cemetery, and more.

If you are visiting Santander without transportation, don't miss the opportunity to get out of the city. This day trip makes it easy for you to see more of Cantabria with an excursion along its western shores. You will visit the Romanesque temple of Santillana del Mar, fishing villages such as San Vicente de la Barquera and viewpoints to enjoy spectacular views of the coast.

Discover one of the most prominent caves in Europe on a half-day tour to El Soplao from Santander. Join a small group and cross forests to reach the mouth of the cave system. Then, enjoy a guided tour through the cave, learning about the unique geological formations from the tour guide. After, head to a nearby lookout where you can enjoy views of the Estuary of Tina Menor.

Spain is famous for its anchovies and this small-group day trip from Santander takes you to the heart of Spanish anchovies. Visit the village of Santoña and its anchovy factory to learn about the process. Then take a boat trip around the bays and marshes for beautiful views of the Cantabria region. This trip is a must for anchovy lovers!

When you visit the Monte Castillo caves, be sure to see them the right way: with a professional local guide, in an intimate group that’s capped at just eight people. You’ll visit two UNESCO-listed caves, El Castillo and Las Monedas, to admire the wealth of cave art, and spend time in Puente Viesgo village and the Museum of Vega de Pas, too. Note that this is a Spanish-language tour.

Cabarceno Natural Park is home to more than 150 species of animals living in semi-freedom. On this small-group tour from Santander, get a little closer to these animals safely and easily by exploring the park in a minivan. Get hotel pickup and drop-off, entrance tickets, and the chance to see the sea lion and raptor bird demonstrations.

Learn all about the Picos de Europa National Park with this guided tour of the area from Bilbao, and make sure to come hungry. Your guide will be a foodie, and they will share the culture of this area with you partly through food. You’ll be tasting tapas, alcoholic beverages, and a full meal along the way. Your guide will take photos of you in the natural beauty, and tell you stories about the history, too.

Get out of Santander for the day without the hassle of driving or catching public transport, on this private full-day tour to the caves at Puente Viesgo and Las Monedas. As well as checking out the archeologically significant cave paintings, you’ll visit the village of Puente Viesgo and drive up the Valles Pasiegos into the mountains. Add an optional e-bike tour if you want to get more active.

Sr. Buelga is a knowledgeable guide with a bachelor in geology and lots of experience touring Spain. Included in the price are: quality meals/drinks (lunch in one of the best restaurants of the area, snacks and if desired dinner), tickets to the amazing Fuente De cable car and a professionally made photographic report of your tour. Let's design a customized tour from Santander to the Picos de Europa and back to the city stopping in selected places and villages throughout the journey. This is a private tour with a maximum of four people, it can be completely customized to the likes of the customer. Vehicle: 4WD Toyota Land Cruiser. I am focused in tourism & geology but some people consider I am a true foodie so I always point to my customers to the type of food that they like. The Picos de Europa National Park offers some of Europe's most spectacular mountain scenery. This is only a one day tour but it is just enough for an unforgettable visit to the Picos de Europa and Cantabria.

Our excursion Potes and Santillana from Santander by bus. Guided tour to the most beautiful villages of Cantabria. All the history from the hand of an expert. We pick you up in Santander with our latest model low emission bus, we show you the most picturesque corners of Cantabria and then we take you back to the beginning. On the bus, don't fall asleep, the guide's explanations start as soon as you set foot in the vehicle. Can there be a more comfortable journey?

Come and embark on an adventure during this full-day pilgrimage tour of the Monastery Of Santo Toribio and San Sebastian De Garabandal. Cross La Hermida’s Gorge, marvel at awe-inspiring landscapes, join in for spiritual mass service, and experience local cuisine firsthand. Bring along your faith as you visit Pote's village followed by the hermitages of San Miguel before ending our journey at the beautiful Garabandal sanctuary. It will be one unforgettable day.

HIGHLIGHTS • Visit an anchovy factory and savor the famous Anchovy of Santoña • Visit a family-run wine cellar and enjoy a wine tasting • Enjoy the "Menú of the day" in a local restaurant in the Pasiego Valleys. • Learn about the history of the Sobao and visit a sobao maker in Sellaya. • Enjoy a product tasting after each visit. • Discover the beautiful fishing town of Santoña and the peaceful Pasiego Valleys SUMMARY Stimulate your five senses with this tour proposal: you will love the silence and peace of the vineyard fields, the aroma of the sobaos factory, the texture of the anchovy of Cantabria, the taste of the Cantabrian cheeses and the beauty of the Pasiego Valleys. A relaxed and fun day to learn more about the gastronomy of Cantabria and enjoy the beauty of its landscapes.

The northern regions of Spain are often less spoiled by tourism and less known to foreign visitors, however, the north of Spain boasts some of the most fascinating places in the country - amazing mountainous landscapes to charming beaches, friendly people, top-notch gastronomy and expansive nature preserves. This tour takes you to some of the finest places to visit in Spain for an incredible northern adventure. TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Santander: Without a doubt, one of the most elegant and beautiful cities on the northern coast of Spain. Pintxos: The symbol of Basque gastronomy. Original, tasty tapas/snacks usually accompanied by a small glass of beer (zurito) or wine (txikito). More than food, it is a tradition. Mercado de la Ribera (Bilbao): A charming produce market in the heart of the old town, alongside Bilbao’s estuary. Built in 1929 and covering 10,000 square metres, it is considered one of the largest indoor markets in Europe.

The northern regions of Spain are often less spoiled by tourism and less known to foreign visitors, however, the north of Spain boasts some of the most fascinating places in the country - amazing mountainous landscapes to charming beaches, friendly people, top-notch gastronomy and expansive nature preserves. This tour takes you to some of the finest places to visit in Spain for an incredible northern adventure.

The northern regions of Spain are often less visited by tourists and mostly unknown to foreign visitors. However, the north of Spain boasts some of the most fascinating places in the country: from amazing mountainous landscapes to charming beaches. Here you’ll find friendly people, top-notch gastronomy and expansive nature reserves. This sevent-day tour takes you to some of the finest places in Spain for an incredible northern adventure. TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Bilbao: Discover this famous Basque city and see the famous Guggenheim Museum and other sites and attractions Logroño: Explore the capital of La Rioja and get to know this important wine-producing area Burgos: Admire the imposing Gothic cathedral and the magnificent Miraflores Carthusian Monastery Santander: Without a doubt, one of the most elegant and beautiful cities on the northern coast of Spain

- Luxury, safe and reliable Private Transfer from Santander Port to Madrid Airport in Chauffered Luxury Car. - Fixed price with no hidden costs after booking. - Wide fleet of Mercedes Benz cars only. - Certified professional uniformed drivers. - Meet&Greet Service: We welcome you at the exterior of arrivals hall holding a board with your name.

The exclusive tour only in the Christmas period! This special times brings magic Santillana. Its many historic buildings attract thousands of holidaymakers every year.Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most beautifully decorated places. You will feel spellbound with the charming atmosphere in the streets which you can feel only this time of the year! What is the story of the Christmas tree? Who was the first to decorate it in the world? What magical things can happen during the Christmas period? Have you heard about Christmas spells? You will hear miraculous Christmas legends about Santillana. You will visit the old-fashioned Christmas Market in the city. What makes it so popular? What local products is must taste at Christmas? Fill your heart with the joy and experience magic of Santillana.