Top 10 Sightseeing Tours in Santander, Cantabria

The Picos de Europa National Park offers some of Europe's most spectacular mountain scenery. Your guide and driver, Juan Fernandez Buelga is a knowledgeable person with a BSc in Geology but more important, lots of experience touring north Spain. He can design a customized full day tour starting in the city of Bilbao, driving into the Cantabria and Asturias provinces, enjoying time in the heart of the Picos de Europa. Important: included in the price are quality meals and drinks (lunch, dinner and snacks). While professionally I am focused in geology some people consider I am a true foodie so I always point to my customers to the type of food that they like for each moment. This is only a one day tour but it is enough to visit Cantabria and the Picos de Europa, starting from Bilbao.

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., A selection of "pinchos and tapas" (finger food) in selected places., Alcoholic Beverages, Fuente De cable car tickets, All entrance fees to cultural buildings and museums., Personal photographer

Exclusions: Photo printing

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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Depart from Madrid in this 8-day tour with an air conditioned deluxe coach to enjoy an intense itinerary through the north of the Iberian Peninsula: Spain and Portugal. Enjoy panoramic sightseeing tours of San Sebastian, Bilbao and La Coruña and guided tour in Santiago de Compostela, the tour escort will be glad to help you in any way you need. Ready to come abroad?

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Panoramic sightseeing tours of San Sebastian, Bilbao and La Coruña., Guided city tour of Santiago de Compostela., Tour escort during the tour., Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach., Travel insurance.

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified

Depart from Barcelona in this 12-day tour with an air conditioned deluxe coach to enjoy an intense itinerary through the north of the Iberian Peninsula: Spain and Portugal. Enjoy panoramic sightseeing tours of San Sebastian, Bilbao and La Coruña and guided tour in Santiago de Compostela, the tour escort will be glad to help you in any way you need. Ready to come abroad?

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Panoramic sightseeing tours of San Sebastian, Bilbao and La Coruña., Guided city tour of Santiago de Compostela., Tour escort during the tour., High speed AVE train Barcelona-Zaragoza (tourist class), Transfer from station to city center in Zaragoza., Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach., 11 nights accommodation at selected class hotel, Travel insurance.

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified

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

The northern regions of Spain are often less spoiled by tourism and less known to foreign visitors, however, the north of Spain boasts some of the most fascinating places in the country - amazing mountainous landscapes to charming beaches, friendly people, top-notch gastronomy and expansive nature preserves. This tour takes you to some of the finest places to visit in Spain for an incredible northern adventure. TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Santander: Without a doubt, one of the most elegant and beautiful cities on the northern coast of Spain. Pintxos: The symbol of Basque gastronomy. Original, tasty tapas/snacks usually accompanied by a small glass of beer (zurito) or wine (txikito). More than food, it is a tradition. Mercado de la Ribera (Bilbao): A charming produce market in the heart of the old town, alongside Bilbao’s estuary. Built in 1929 and covering 10,000 square metres, it is considered one of the largest indoor markets in Europe.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Departure transfer on a shared basis, from the car rental company offices to Santander Airport., CAR HIRE INCLUDED:, - Applicable local taxes (VAT), - Unlimited mileage, - Emergency Contact service, - Replacement car in case of accident, - Full-Full petrol rate , - All-inclusive insurance

Exclusions: Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, laundry,..., Drinks and meals not stated explicitly in the programme, Any others expenses which are not mentioned in the included section, International flights, All types of insurance, Entry visas to Spain and Gibraltar (if applicable), Entrance tickets to any venue, museum or activity., NOT INCLUDED IN CAR HIRE:, - Damage to a third party or to the hire vehicle due to negligence or inappropriate driving, - Loss of child seats., - Loss or damage to aerials, jack, safety triangles and vests, windscreen wipers, petrol cap,, luggage covers, or any other fixed or mobile component of the vehicle., - Damage to the engine through negligence., - Theft of the vehicle with keys left in the ignition., - Damage caused to the vehicle or to persons through driving under the Influence of alcohol or drugs, - Fines due to breaking traffic laws and regulations during the hire period are the responsibility , of the driver of the vehicle. In the event of a fine being received,, an administration fee will be incurred., - If the car is left outside of Rent a Car installations on drop off, customers will be responsible , for any costs generated and for any damage to the vehicle due to it being parked outside of the, Rent a Car installations., - Each additional driver will be incur an additional daily charge, - Any extra equipment (GPS, baby seat etc).

Northern Spain private tour in 8 days. 8 days private Tour by car with a profesional private chauffeur mainly highlights of Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria and basque Country. In Galicia; Walk around the old town of Santiago de Compostela.  Arrive to the "end of the world" Finisterrae and visit "La Torre de Hercules a lighthouse of first century.  Ribeira Sacra wineries tour following Sil river. in  Lugo we´ll walk the Roman walls. Asturias says hello with a rice and lobster st Rinlo. later will stop in Silence Beach Vidio Cape and Cudillero. Gijon and Oviedo, we´ll see higlghts of both cities. Cangas de Onis, covadonga Lakes and Covadonga Sanctuary.  Cantabria.  Santander. Comillas. Santillana del Mar.   Basque Country. Bilbao,  Gernika , San Sebastián. We can tailoring your tour once you finish your reservation.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Round-trip private transfer, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Fuel surcharge, Gratuities

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Enjoy this completely personalized private excursion to Santillana de Mar and Santander and enjoy their most important monuments and sights. Take this opportunity to get to know this wonderful area of Spain in this experience with your own private official tour guide and private vehicle with chauffeur. Get to personalize your own experience.

Inclusions: Hotel/port pick up, Hotel/port drop off, Private vehicle for 8 hours with a separate chauffeur, Private official tour guide for 8 hours, Taxes

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Entrance fees

The exclusive tour only in the Christmas period! This special times brings magic Santillana. Its many historic buildings attract thousands of holidaymakers every year.Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most beautifully decorated places. You will feel spellbound with the charming atmosphere in the streets which you can feel only this time of the year! What is the story of the Christmas tree? Who was the first to decorate it in the world? What magical things can happen during the Christmas period? Have you heard about Christmas spells? You will hear miraculous Christmas legends about Santillana. You will visit the old-fashioned Christmas Market in the city. What makes it so popular? What local products is must taste at Christmas? Fill your heart with the joy and experience magic of Santillana.

Inclusions: Tour Guide

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This is an unforgettable 5 days private tour to know the most beautiful places in northern Spain. You will have the flexibility to choose the hotels and restaurants and we will pick you up at your chosen hotels and restaurants at each stop. We are also willing to make small adjustments to the program if requested. On this tour, you will also enjoy a guided visit to the most important towns in this area: Santiago de Compostela, Oviedo, Santander, and Bilbao.

Inclusions: Private transportation, 4 private guided visits: Bilbao, Santander, Oviedo & Santiago de Compostela , Entrance fee to Guggenheim Museum & Guided visit, Entrance fees and regular guided visit to the Neocave- Altamira Museum (in Spanish), Entrance fees and regular guided visit of El Capricho de Gaudí (English visit), Entrance fees and private guided visit to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, Driver expenses (accommodation, meals, ...), Transport expenses (tolls, parkings,fuel, etc...)

Exclusions: Food & Drinks, Acommomodation, Other entrance fees, Gratuities