11. Tour to the Villages of the Western Coast of Cantabria
5.0· 7 reviews· 9 hoursIn 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.
22. Exclusive Tour of Santander with Cathedral and Booty Centre
5.0· 1 reviews· 2.3 hoursThis 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.
33. Private Gastronomy tour with tastings from Santander
5.0· 1 reviews· 9 hoursHIGHLIGHTS • Visit an anchovy factory and savor the famous Anchovy of Santoña • Visit a family-run wine cellar and enjoy a wine tasting • Learn about the history of the Sobao and visit a sobao maker in Selaya. • Enjoy a product tasting after each visit. • Enjoy a nice lunch in a local restaurant • 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 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.
44. Private walking tour of the Peninsula and the Magdalene Palace
5.0· 1 reviews· 2 hoursEnjoy one of the most emblematic areas of Santander with a guide just for you and your family and friends. We show you an itinerary of the walking tour, which can be modified at your convenience. We will start the guided tour, getting to know the interior of Palacio de la Magdalena. We will tour the most important rooms on the main floor, which is the one that is open to the public and you can learn the history of the kings of Spain: Alfonso XIII and Victoria Eugenia, in their summers in Santander. Then we will tour the main points of interest of the Magdalene Peninsula, such as the open air museum: Man and the Sea, where you will know “The Raft” by explorer and adventurer Vital Alsar and the galleons who crossed the Atlantic imitating the route of Francisco de Orellana. We will visit the mini zoo and its sea lions, seals and Cape penguins, as well as the Royal Stables, which are currently facilities of the Menendez Pelayo International University.
55. Private visit to Santander
5.0· 1 reviews· 2.3 hoursEnjoy the wonderful places that Santander has to offer, with a guide just for you and your family or friends. We will take a walking tour, which can be modified to suit you. Discover the history, customs and traditions of the Cantabrian capital. We will begin with a visit to the Jardines de Pereda, next to the Santander extensions, where we will see the magnificent building of the Banco Santander and the internationally renowned art centre “Centro Botín”. We will continue with an explanation of the fire in Santander, what it destroyed and what it left behind. To continue with the Cathedral of Santa María de la Asunción. In addition, we cannot forget the traditional Mercado de la Esperanza, next to the Town Hall. We will continue towards the Plaza Porticada, passing by the Church of “La Compañía” and ending in the Plaza de Pombo, without leaving aside the Mercado del Este and the spectacular building of the old Banco Mercantil.
66. Crime Tour "Santander Under Summary Secret"
4.9· 210 reviews· 2 hoursSantander, considered one of the most beautiful bays in the world. Elegant, stately, aristocratic, seafaring and scenic city. Even the best looking things can keep a sinister side behind, don't you know that he was a good neighbor and always waved? Walk the night of the capital of Cantabria, its streets, alleys and darker stories, while discovering the most macabre and peculiar cases of the city's criminal history in recent centuries. Fights, alcohol, blood, sex, violence to and from all genders and ages, ... No ghosts, myths, parapsychology or legends; 100% real cases and cataloged in the press and police. Santander, the calm, beautiful city and where nothing ever happens apparently, will you dare to peek into the back room? You decide, but then there will be no going back. Come and discover how Jack The Ripper looks like a simple hobbyist.
77. El Castillo Caves and Paleotithic Art- small groups
4.7· 35 reviews· 5 hoursHIGHLIGHTS • Visit the caves of El Castillo and Las Monedas, both world heritage caves for their cave paintings • Walk around the cozy village of Puente Viesgo • Enjoy the views over the Pas River SUMMARY After picking you up at your hotel, we will travel to Puente Viesgo to visit the famous caves of "El Castillo" and "Las Monedas", both World Heritage Sites by UNESCO, 2008. The "El Castillo" Cave has paintings considered among the oldest preserved in the world. The silhouettes of hands in negative are famous, which according to archaeologists belong to more than 50 different people. Las Monedas cave will offer us beautiful silhouettes drawn in charcoal from the Magdalenian period. This cave also has a high geological value. Finally, we will take a short walk through the village of Puente Viesgo
88. Comillas, Modernism & Gaudi with entrance tickets -small groups
4.7· 48 reviews· 5 hoursHIGHLIGHTS • Discover one of the few buildings constructed by Gaudí out of Catalonia • Visit the awesome building of the Old Major Seminary of Comillas • Enjoy a scenic tour to see the Sobrellano Palace, the port of Comillas, and the sculpture of the “Exterminator Angel”. • Take a short walking tour to see the historical center of Comillas TOUR DETAILS • Departure: 9:30 am • Finish Time: 14:30 pm (approx.) • Pick-up from your city hotel in Santander or in Pabellón de la Habana Vieja in Torrelavega.
99. Santillana del Mar & Altamira Museum with tickets- small groups
4.6· 79 reviews· 4.5 hoursHIGHLIGHTS • Visit the Altamira Museum and the Neocave • Walk around the beautiful village of Santillana de Mar • Visit the Collegiata Church of Santa Juliana (optional) • Enjoy some free time for shopping in Santillana SUMMARY You will visit the beautiful village of Santillana del Mar, where you will have free time to explore, go shopping, or visit the Collegiate Church if you wish. Afterwards, you will have the opportunity to visit the Altamira Museum and its Neocave, a replica of the famous Cave of Altamira, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.
1010. City Sightseeing Santander Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Train
3.3· 107 reviews· 1.1 hoursThere 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!
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