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Things to do in Santander

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Top 25 things to do in Santander

  1. Private Transfer from Santander city to Bilbao Airport, Santander01

    1. Private Transfer from Santander city to Bilbao Airport

    From₹28,405/ person
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    - 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.

  2. Private Transfer from Santander city to San Sebastian, Santander02

    2. Private Transfer from Santander city to San Sebastian

    From₹47,266/ person
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    - Luxury, safe and reliable Private Transfer from Santander city to San Sebastian 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.

  3. Santander Private Departure Transfer, Santander03

    3. Santander Private Departure Transfer

    1 hoursFrom₹4,090/ person
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    We offer you a private departure transfer from Santander city hotels to Santander Airport. It is a very personalized service with a professional driver.

  4. Private Transfer from Santander city to Bilbao, Santander04

    4. Private Transfer from Santander city to Bilbao

    From₹28,405/ person
    Free cancellationInstant confirmation

    - Luxury, safe and reliable Private Transfer from Santander city to Bilbao 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.

  5. Santander Private Arrival Transfer, Santander05

    5. Santander Private Arrival Transfer

    1 hoursFrom₹4,090/ person
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    Plan your trip ahead of time and book your private arrival transfer to your hotel in Santander city. Our driver will be waiting for you at the arrivals gate with a welcome sign.

  6. Full Day Private 4WD Tour from Santander to Picos de Europa. Excellent meals., Santander06

    6. Full Day Private 4WD Tour from Santander to Picos de Europa. Excellent meals.

    5.0· 30 reviewsFrom₹48,856/ person
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    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.

  7. Discover the village of San Sebastian De Garabandal- small groups, Santander07

    7. Discover the village of San Sebastian De Garabandal- small groups

    5.0· 7 reviews5.5 hoursFrom₹7,726/ person
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    FEATURED You will.. - visit the church of San Sebasitián - visit the village of San Sebastián de Garabandal - visit the sanctuary of the pines - participate in the village mass at 11:00 (only for the morning tours). - participate in the public recitation of the Rosary in the pines (only for the Saturday afternoon tours). SUMMARY Discover the village of San Sebastian de Garabandal, a small and cozy village where the Virgin Mary appeared to some little girls in the early 1960s. You will learn about this fascinating story as we drive through the beautiful mountain scenery of the Saja Nansa Park. Upon arrival, we will visit the church of San Sebastian and participate in mass (morning tours). We will also visit the village and take a short walk to the sanctuary of the pine trees where the Virgin Mary usually appeared to the girls. On Saturday afternoon there is a public recitation of the Rosary which you can join.

  8. Tour to the Villages of the Western Coast of Cantabria, Santander08

    8. Tour to the Villages of the Western Coast of Cantabria

    5.0· 7 reviews9 hoursFrom₹9,658/ person
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    In this tour, you will discover the charms of the most important villages on the western coast of Cantabria. It will be a fascinating journey through the historic ensemble of San Vicente de la Barquera, its rías, and bay; Comillas, with its elegant Modernist buildings; and Santillana del Mar, with its cobbled streets and medieval buildings. As a grand finale, you will visit the neocave of Altamira and its magnificent cave paintings, an exact replica of the original cave, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1985.

  9. Kayak excursion through the Bay of Santander., Santander09

    9. Kayak excursion through the Bay of Santander.

    5.0· 4 reviews1.5 hoursFrom₹3,409/ person
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    You will discover in a different way the most important and special spaces of the Bay of Santander, considered internationally as one of the most beautiful bays in the world. This experience will be an unforgettable memory for you and your companions on your holidays in Santander.

  10. Bilbao and Castro Urdiales Day Tour from Santander, Santander10

    10. Bilbao and Castro Urdiales Day Tour from Santander

    5.0· 2 reviews9.5 hoursFrom₹9,090/ person
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    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.

  11. Canoeing, Cave & Collados Del Ason -small groups, Santander11

    11. Canoeing, Cave & Collados Del Ason -small groups

    5.0· 1 reviews10.5 hoursFrom₹14,771/ person
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    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.

  12. Exclusive Tour of Santander with Cathedral and Booty Centre, Santander12

    12. Exclusive Tour of Santander with Cathedral and Booty Centre

    5.0· 1 reviews2.3 hoursFrom₹24,087/ person
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    This private visit is a privilege: you can get to know the most emblematic places in the center of Santander, but also, the visit goes much further, because it gives you the opportunity to know two of its most cultural and historical points of interest: the Cathedral of Santa María de la Asunción and the Centro Botín, the most important art center of the city and international reference. We will start with the Gardens of Pereda, the historical importance of the great fire that ravaged Santander and the exterior and interior visit of the Cathedral of Santa María de la Asunción, the most important religious building in the capital. Later we will tour the Town Hall Square, Porticada Square, passing the Church of “The Company” and knowing the East Market, gastronomic reference of the city. At the end we will access the interior of the Botín Center, where we will make the guided tour of the fixed collection and move to the rooms where the temporary exhibitions are located.

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The activities ranked above are sorted by traveller rating and review count — start with the top 3 if you're short on time. Santander is strongest on heritage walks, food tours and outdoor day trips; the listicle covers all three categories. Most experiences are 3–6 hours and can be combined with a morning visit to a landmark.

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