Top Things to do in Santander
10 Tours in Santander That You Shouldn't Miss
In Santander, enjoy the beautiful beaches of Playa de la Magdalena and El Sardinero, a historic city center, and an epic planetarium, all while breathing in glorious coastal air. Of course, there are plenty of gorgeous Gothic cathedrals that will impress and inspire.
Restaurants in Santander
1. Comillas & Capricho De Gaudí
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
HIGHLIGHTS • Visit the Mansion known as Capricho de Gaudí • Visit the Major Seminary (optional visit) • Tour around the city to see the Sobrellano Palace, the source of the three pipes and the sculpture “Ángel Exterminador”. TOUR DETAILS • Departure: 9:30 am • Finish Time: 14:00 pm (approx.) • Pick-up from your city hotel. If outside the city, meeting at our office (C/ Castelar, 49 -39004 Santander), next to “Palacio de Festivales”
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Entrance fee to visit "Capricho de Gaudí" building
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By gretellh
Sartre was right, Santillana del Mar is simply beautiful. The charming town makes you feel like traveling back in time. It is a must to visit. The Caves of Altamira are mesmerising
2. Full Day Private 4WD Tour from Santander to Picos de Europa. Excellent meals.
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
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.
Inclusions: Finger food, Main meal in one of the best restaurants of the area. Exact location will depend on availability and / or wishes of the client. Possibility of snack - sandwich in the mountains IF THE CLIENT PREFERS., An small selection of "pinchos and tapas" (finger food) and drinks in the village of Sotres or Arenas de Cabrales / Santander., Use of binoculars and maps., Guided route with cultural, geological and ethnographic interpretation.
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Reviewed By Relax56696549703
My husband and I took the Picos de Europa tour with Juan as the tour guide. It was an awesome day, probably the best of our days in Cantabria. Unforgettable!
3. El Soplao Cave Visit
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4.8 based on 4 reviews
HIGHLIGHTS • We will cross valleys and forests • You will discover one of the most beautiful caves in Europe • You will visit the stuary of the Tina Menor river SUMMARY El Soplao cave is one of the most relevant caves in Europe for its geological value. It will be a one hour guided visit to the cave (walking). After visiting this wonder of nature, we will go to ha lookout to enjoy the great views of the Stuary of Tina Menor river.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Transport by private vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local taxes
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By gretellh
Sartre was right, Santillana del Mar is simply beautiful. The charming town makes you feel like traveling back in time. It is a must to visit. The Caves of Altamira are mesmerising
4. City Sightseeing Santander Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Overall Ratings
3.2 based on 14 reviews
There is no better way to see Santander than on this City Sightseeing double-decker, hop-on hop-off bus! See top Santander attractions on this comprehensive sightseeing tour, such as Santander Cathedral, Paseo Pereda, Cantabrian Maritime Museum, El Sardinero beach and much more. Hop on and off as many times as you like at any of the 10 stops around the sultry Spanish city with our 24-hour ticket!
Inclusions: Unlimited hop-on hop-off for 24 hours, On-board audio commentary available in several languages + free headphones
Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By RafaelFranciscoColon
Took the bus yesterday with friends an are totally disappointed. Wait times over 30 minutes while the driver waits for passengers and sells tickets on the sidewalk. DO NOT recommend, period. Better take public bus. All public buses pass in front of Cathedral, are quick and inexpensive. DO NOT take the red bus!!!!!!
5. Santander Private Departure Transfer
We offer you a private departure transfer from Santander city hotels to Santander airport. It is a very personalized service with professional driver.
Inclusions: One-way private transfer, Meet and assist, Personalized service
Exclusions: Confirmation will be received at time of booking, The brand of vehicle used may vary, The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions, Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) will have certain restrictions. The vehicles CANNOT accommodate excess luggage., Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat, Price is per person, based on 3 adults per car and 7 adults per minivan
Reviewed By gildineleclerc
It was great to visit the little town and the surroundings. We are lucky at this period it is not as busy, but you can still find great spots to enjoy
6. Flavours Of Cantabria
HIGHLIGHTS • Visit an Anchovy Factory, Santoña • Walk across a vineyard, Noja. • Enjoy the "Menú of the day" in a local restaurant in the Pasiego Valleys. • Visit a Sobaos and Quesadas Factory, Selaya. • Enjoy a product tasting after each the visit. 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.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Transport by private vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Lunch, Wine, Anchovy and Sobaos tasting
Exclusions: Other food and drinks
Reviewed By gretellh
Sartre was right, Santillana del Mar is simply beautiful. The charming town makes you feel like traveling back in time. It is a must to visit. The Caves of Altamira are mesmerising
7. Santander Private Transfer from the city centre to Santander Airport
Take the worry out for your departure to Santander Airport and pre-book a private transfer to suit your group size (up to 7 people). Avoid the long lines for taxis at the hotel, and travel in the comfort of a Premium car or minivan.
Inclusions: Private one way transfer city centre to Santander airport, Meet and greet service, All taxes and VAT, Tips and gratuities, Any parking and/or airport tolls
Exclusions: Excess luggage charges: Only 1 standard suitcase allowed per passenger, size 46x69x29cms (18x27x11in); an additional fee will be applied in case of oversized and extra luggage.
Reviewed By GWK74
We took the black and yellow city cabs everywhere. The drivers were excellent and totally transparent. Walk right by the guy standing next to the fair calculator sign inside the terminal unless you want to be ripped off to the tune of 10 Euro's or more. When we used the "calculator" to the Sagrada (our hotel was next door) it said 46 Euros and the guy next to it said they have special cabs lined up and that if we took the city cabs it could be 60 Euros or more. Luckily we had checked Uber a few days before they quit Barcelona and remembered a relatively straight route from the airport to Sagrada where as in contrast the "calculator" showed a a much longer looping route. Suspecting something was amiss we went directly to the taxi pickup area, immediately had a ride and got to our hotel for 36 Euro. On another occasion we had wandered far away from city center and when were got a cab the driver was not sure how to get to our hotel. He called up Google Maps on his phone and followed the recommended route. On our way back to the airport a few days later it was again 36 Euro and that driver made an unsolicited point of telling us about the scam at the airport that cost at least 10 Euro more than the regular cabs.
8. The Premier Food and Wine Tour of Santander.
-We will do as the locals do! A bar hopping tour of the old part of Santander with a local raised in Santander. This unique gastronomic experience is an absolute must when visiting northern Spain! -A pincho is the northern Spain version of the Spanish tapa accompanied with a drink. The northern Spanish people demonstrate their passion about gastronomy with these tasty little gourmet bar snacks that are found only in selected places in the city. I will guide you through them. We will pick the best ones and avoid lots of average ones! -The skewers can be very elaborate or quite simple, tradional or modern. I know the best skewers to order in each bar! -In between stops at the bars we will chat about sites such as the famous Paseo de Pereda, Plaza Canadio, Plaza Pombo, etc.
Inclusions: 6 to 10 skewers, 4 to 5 wines or beverages, Juan. A truly local english speaking guide from Santander
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Reviewed By Relax56696549703
My husband and I took the Picos de Europa tour with Juan as the tour guide. It was an awesome day, probably the best of our days in Cantabria. Unforgettable!
9. Private Puente Viesgo Caves Full-Day Tour from Santander
HIGHLIGHTS • Visit caves of El Castillo and Las Monedas, both with cave paintings • Visit the village of Puente Viesgo • Fall in love with the beauty of the "Pasiegos Valleys" • Enjoy a 1-hour e-Bike excursion through a beautiful greenway (optional) SUMMARY Day tour to visit the famous caves of “El Castillo” and “Las Monedas” in Puente Viesgo. To complete this great day, you will enjoy a scenic drive across the Pasiego's Valleys up to the mountain port of Estacas de Trueba. Additionally, you will have the option to also enjoy a 1,5 -hour e-bike cycling tour along the green route of "Via Verde del Pas". (supplement of € 35,00/adult and € 25,00/child)
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Entrance fees to visit El Castillo and Las Monedas Caves (regular visit), Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By gretellh
Sartre was right, Santillana del Mar is simply beautiful. The charming town makes you feel like traveling back in time. It is a must to visit. The Caves of Altamira are mesmerising
10. Private Transfer from Santander city to Bilbao Airport
- Luxury, safe and reliable Private Transfer from Santander city to Bilbao International 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 lobby of your hotel holding a board with your name.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Private transportation
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