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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.

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.

Explore Santander's rich history and stunning coastal scenery on this comprehensive city tour: - Guided walking tour of Santander’s historic center and landmarks - Guided visit to the Cathedral of Santander - Visit the Peninsula of la Magdalena and its iconic Palace - Panoramic drive through the elegant El Sardinero district - Conclude with stunning views at Cabo Mayor Lighthouse TOUR DESCRIPTION Begin with a guided walk through the historic center, featuring landmarks like the striking Santander Cathedral, the lush Pereda Gardens, or a stop to enjoy amazing views over the bay from the Botín Centre. Continue to the majestic "Palacio de la Magdalena", famous for its stunning coastal views and elegant seaside setting. It also offers a rich royal history and impressive early-20th-century architecture. Experience the elegant district of El Sardinero on a panoramic minivan tour, and conclude at Cabo Mayor Lighthouse, where breathtaking views of the Cantabrian Sea await.

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.

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.

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.

On this incredible day, we will visit Bilbao and Castro Urdiales, two vibrant cities rich in history and culture. Upon arrival, you'll embark on a 2.5-hour guided tour through the charming Old Town. Strolling through its lively streets, you'll discover architectural gems such as the Gothic Cathedral of Santiago and the beautiful Church of San Nicolás. Continuing along the promenade of the Nervión River up to Guggenheim Museum—a true icon of contemporary architecture. After the guided tour, you will have nearly four hours of free time in Bilbao to enjoy lunch and explore at your own pace or doing suggested activities like visiting the Guggenheim Museum or taking a boat trip along the Nerbion River. After our visit to Bilbao, we will head to Castro Urdiales. This charming fishing village, with its stunning historic center, taking in the beauty of this seaside gem.

Cabarceno Natural Park hosts more than 150 animal species living in semi-freedom. On this guided visit from Santander, explore the park comfortably by minivan with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Entrance tickets are provided, along with opportunities to see sea lion and raptor bird demonstrations.

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!

HIGHLIGHTS • Visit Cullalvera Cave • Enjoy some of the nicest landscapes in Cantabria • Cross the Natural Park of “Collados del Ason” • See the birthplace of the river Gandara • See the birthplace of the river Ason • Enjoy canoeing the Ason river (municipality of Udalla) SUMMARY Feel the excitement of taking a canoe trip down the Ason River, fall in love with the landscape of Collados del Ason Natural Park and discover one of the famous caves in Ramales de la Victoria.

Feast on the flavors of northern Spain on a small-group food tour through Cantabria. Overcome the language barrier and discover dishes beyond Spanish tortillas and patatas bravas as you visit local businesses to learn about the production of wine, anchovies, and sobao sweet cakes. Travel comfortably with included hotel pickup and drop-off, enjoying a relaxed pace through fishing villages and valleys.

Discover one of the most charming seafaring villas in Cantabria, a place that will captivate you with its rich history and breathtaking beauty. You will know its historic centre, with its majestic king's castle, its emblematic Gothic church of Mrs. de los Angles and its historic bridges, this destination is presented as the perfect setting to enjoy an unforgettable afternoon, next to the river and its marshes with the imposing Picos de Europa as a backdrop. In addition, on this tour you will have the opportunity to explore one of the largest redwood forests in Spain, declared a Natural Monument in 2003, a true natural paradise. Don’t miss this unique experience that combines history, nature and spectacular scenery!

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.