All Santillana del Mar Tours & Excursions in 2026

Discover some of Cantabria's most prized gems on this excursion. ✔️ Redwood Forest We'll pick you up in Santillana del Mar and head to our first stop, one of the country's most important natural monuments. ✔️ Visit to El Capricho with admission included From there we will head to Comillas. After a panoramic bus tour, we will take a guided tour of Gaudí's Capricho. Get your camera ready to discover this unique building, an icon of modernist art. ✔️ Guided tour in Comillas We'll continue with a guided tour of the wonderful town of Comillas to discover its most important sites. After the visit, there will be free time for lunch. ✔️ Return to Santilla del Mar From there, we'll head back to Santillana, where you can take a guided walking tour to discover the town with our guide. Book now and enjoy the scenery and monuments on a tour that won't leave you indifferent.

Enjoy the wonderful places that Santillana del Mar offers, with a guide just for you and your family or friends. Here you will see an itinerary of the walking tour, which can be modified at your convenience. We will start at Plaza Mayor, one of the most interesting places in Santillana where some of the most emblematic buildings are located, such as the City Hall, the Torre del Merino, the Parador Gil Blas and the Torre de Don Borja. We will continue with the visit of the town and its most unique streets, passing places like the house of the Marquis of Santillana, Los Hombrones, etc. and ending with the exterior and interior visit of the Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana, where we will not only visit the church itself, a real jewel of the Romanesque, but also its Romanesque cloister, undoubtedly one of the best in Cantabria.

Discover a history older than the United States—by tens of thousands of years. On this private tour, your local guide brings you to the Altamira Museum, home to a breathtaking replica of the UNESCO‑listed cave. Gaze upon ancient bison and deer painted over 20,000 years ago, and learn the secrets of Ice Age artists. Then step into Santillana del Mar, a medieval Old Town where Romanesque churches and noble palaces line cobblestone lanes. Every stone speaks of architectural mastery and deep cultural heritage. From prehistoric hunters to medieval pilgrims, this journey reveals the layers of human civilization. Inspiring, respectful, and immersive—experience the timeless legacy of northern Spain.

A real luxury at your fingertips! Not only will you avoid unnecessary queuing and waiting, but you will have a museum-appointed guide for interpretation, exclusively and available to you, your family and friends. We will visit the replica of Altamira Cave, an exact copy of the original, which remains closed and can only be visited by a very limited number of people, on a regular basis. The neocave allows you to know the so-called “Sistine Chapel” of rock art with all comfort and fidelity regarding the royal cave. You will learn about the customs and life of our ancestors, as well as their impressive artistic footprint. Afterwards, we will visit the most important points of the museum, which you can continue enjoying after the end of the guided tour.

Enjoy a private, exclusive tour with your own local guide through one of Spain’s most celebrated Historic Old Town gems — a living UNESCO Heritage treasure with roots far older than the United States itself. Step into the medieval soul of Santillana del Mar, where each cobblestone carries centuries of civilization. Admire the Renaissance architectural grandeur of the House of Archduchess Margaret of Austria, and the classical civic elegance of the Ayuntamiento. The noble Casa del Marqués and Palacio de Los Velarde whisper stories of heritage and aristocratic legacy, while the Romanesque Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana stands as one of Spain’s most sacred archaeological and architectural jewels. Wander the ancient Historic center — a cobblestoned tapestry of cultural depth and timeless stories that no photograph can fully capture. Please note: The availability of attractions may vary based on time of day and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.