What to do and see in Santillana del Mar, Cantabria: The Best Tours

June 6, 2021 Viva Honore

Santillana del Mar (Spanish pronunciation: [santiˈʎana ðel maɾ]) is a historic town situated in Cantabria, Spain. Its many historic buildings attract thousands of holidaymakers every year.
Restaurants in Santillana del Mar

1. 8-Day Spain Tour: Northern Spain and Galicia from Madrid

Community of Madrid, Community of Madrid Julia Travel Madrid
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4.8 based on 4 reviews

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

Reviewed By 1Anonymousreviewr

As a mother with two children, this was not it. Boring, exhausting for my smallest child and none of us learned anything from here. Stay away!

2. Santillana Del Mar & Altamira Museum

Exploring Cantabria
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HIGHLIGHTS • Visit the Altamira Museum and the Neocave  • Walk around the beautiful village of Santillana de Mar • Visit the Museum of Jesus Otero • Visit the Collegiata Church of Santa Juliana • Enjoy some free time for shopping in Santillana SUMMARY You will visit the beautiful village of Santillana del Mar and you will enjoy some free time for shopping and to visit its Collegiata Church if you wish. Afterward, you will have the opportunity to visit the Museum of Altamira and its Neocave, which is the replica of the famous Cave of Altamira, declared a World Heritage site by Unesco since 1985. 

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Entrance fee to the Altamira Museum, Entrance fee to the Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Reviewed By SarahStreetz

This was our favorite day in Cantabria! Gabriela is an excellent guide. She is friendly and informative. We took the cable car to the top of Picos into the clouds. The clouds were so thinks we could barely see 10 meters away. But Gabriela was flexible and allowed us to stay at picos a little longer until the clouds began to disperse and we were able to catch some spectacular views! The lunch in Potes was excellent. It was fun getting to try some local cuisine. We had a great view of the town and river from our table. We finished our tour with Soplao cave. While the cave is incredible, we were a little disappointed that they do not allow photos inside. Overall, we highly recommend this excursion. It is a must-do on your next trip to Cantabria!

3. 12-Day Spain Tour: Northern Spain and Galicia from Barcelona

Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport, 08820 El Prat de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain Julia Travel
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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

Reviewed By globaltraveler85

The guide was SO informative and interesting. You get to see the whole church, skip the long line and learn a ton of history about the Sagrada Familia. Worth every penny.

4. Private 8-hour Excursion to Santillana de Mar and Santander from Bilbao

Tour Travel & More

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

Reviewed By laura_westby

Had a great driver and guide to Alhambra Spain from Tour Travel and More. I would highly recommend for all sorts of tour options.

5. Northern Spain tailored tours by car Asturias Galicia Basque Country and more

Tours privados Asturias

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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Reviewed By Emma B

We had a brilliant time on the tour to Covadonga Lakes. The day was full and well worth the money. Our guide spoke good English and was very informative and friendly. We saw many places and stopped at lovely cafes for coffee breaks. Truly recommend! ????

6. Magic Christmas Tour in Santillana

Nortegas, Av de la Reina Victoria, 2, 39004 Santander, Cantabria, Spain Santillana del Mar, Spain

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.

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7. 5 Day Tour through northern Spain

Exploring Cantabria

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

Reviewed By gretellh

Sartre was right, Santillana del Mar is simply beautiful. The charming town makes you feel like traveling back in time. It is a must to visit. The Caves of Altamira are mesmerising

8. La Rioja Small villages small group tour with wine tasting and lunch

Local Experts Tours La Rioja

Enjoy a day combining culture and gastronomy! Learn the history of the Monastery of San Millán, where the first Spanish texts of History are registered, and learn all of this medieval environment declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Then, travel the La Rioja wine route in Haro and Laguardia, both medieval villages, and be captivated by its ancient charm. Finally enjoy a wine tasting with Denomination of Origin La Rioja surrounded by multicolored vineyards, enjoy a traditional lunch in an emblematic restaurant.

Inclusions: Traditional La Rioja foods lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Small group tour, Wine tasting

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9. Tour 10 days North Spain and Portugal

Tours privados Asturias

We offer this tour since 2006. Our goal is full customer satisfaction. Our clients seek tranquility, exclusivity and different experiences. Our main objective is to repeat with us discovering other places in Spain, Portugal and South of France.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch

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Reviewed By Emma B

We had a brilliant time on the tour to Covadonga Lakes. The day was full and well worth the money. Our guide spoke good English and was very informative and friendly. We saw many places and stopped at lovely cafes for coffee breaks. Truly recommend! ????

10. Private Puente Viesgo Caves Full-Day Tour from Santander

Exploring Cantabria

HIGHLIGHTS • Visit caves of El Castillo and Las Monedas, both with cave paintings • Visit the village of Puente Viesgo  • Fall in love with the beauty of the "Pasiegos Valleys" • Enjoy a 1-hour e-Bike excursion through a beautiful greenway  (optional) SUMMARY Day tour to visit the famous caves of “El Castillo” and “Las Monedas” in Puente Viesgo. To complete this great day, you will enjoy a scenic drive across the Pasiego's Valleys up to the mountain port of Estacas de Trueba. Additionally, you will have the option to also enjoy a 1,5 -hour e-bike cycling tour along the green route of "Via Verde del Pas". (supplement of € 35,00/adult and € 25,00/child)

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Entrance fees to visit El Castillo and Las Monedas Caves (regular visit), Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Reviewed By gretellh

Sartre was right, Santillana del Mar is simply beautiful. The charming town makes you feel like traveling back in time. It is a must to visit. The Caves of Altamira are mesmerising

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