8 Santander Tours to Build a Day Around

1.1-Hour City Cruise Around the Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 579 reviews · 1 hour · from $17Our pick

Review of Santander’s one-hour bay cruise, with palace views, beaches, Botín Center, Spanish commentary, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Prompt service, friendly crew. Great to see the bay from a different perspective. The fact that it is 2026 in a digital age and the commentary is not yet in multiple languages is a joke. It’s a guide on a boat without the guide (if you don’t follow Spanish). Perhaps should offer a cheaper price for non Spanish speaking tourists…?”

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2.El Capricho Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 242 reviews · 1 day - 2 months · from $8Best value

Review El Capricho de Gaudí in Cantabria, with ticket options, guided visits, exhibitions, access tips, price value, and practical advice.

“Me encantó nuestra guía , Lucia . Fue una visita excelente, profesional y ameno .”

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3.Picos, Santo Toribio Monastery and Potes Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 208 reviews · from $102

Review of Santander’s Picos de Europa day tour, with Santo Toribio Monastery, Fuente Dé cable car, Potes, costs, timing, and tips.

“it was perfect people were very cute the guide was perfect and available all the time for any question”

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4.Cabarceno Natural Park Guided Visit from Santander

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 161 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Review of Cabarceno Natural Park from Santander, with hotel pickup, animal viewing, cable cars, raptor shows, and practical booking tips.

“Rafa fue súper simpático y divertido, nos hizo a todos estar muy cómodos y disfrutar mucho de la experiencia. Repetiría sin duda alguna.”

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5.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 124 reviews · from $30

Review of Santander’s hop-on hop-off bus and Magdalena Palace train, with route details, value advice, timing, stops, and practical tips.

“The staff were very friendly, advised us to keep hold of the ticket. One bus driver pulled back over for us as we ran for the bus. Great commentary in numerous languages on the tour. Loved the fact you can hope on and off all day. Recommend downloading the App allows you to track the buses arrival times. Fully recommend this tour”

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6.Santillana del Mar & Altamira Museum Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 114 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $80Top rated

Explore Santillana del Mar and Altamira’s Neocave from Santander, with hotel pickup, a bilingual guide, and a half-day of history.

“My only complaint is that I could have stayed longer at the Museum. Our guide was well-informed and helpful. We had some free time as well as the tour. We were picked up on time and everything was perfect. Thank you.”

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7.Guided Tour of the Factory + Anchovy Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 114 reviews · 45 min · from $8

Tour a working Santoña anchovy cannery, explore its sensory museum, taste anchovies with wine, and shop local products for $8.

“Voor ons beetje moeilijk in het Spaans, kunnen geen Engels”

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8.From Santander or Llanes: Covadonga Lakes & Cangas de Onis

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 101 reviews · 8 - 11 hours · from $41

Explore Covadonga Lakes, Cangas de Onís, and Picos de Europa from Santander or Llanes on a scenic, history-filled day tour.

“Perfect!the guide leader is so nice and professional.”

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