Private Day Trips from Santander

Santillana del Mar, Comillas, the Altamira Museum, and the Picos de Europa are highlights of Cantabria that can be explored through a private tour from Santander, complete with an exclusive guide.

Santander Private Tours

For those staying in Santander, private excursions offer a chance to visit key Cantabrian locations. All tours start with a pick-up at 9 am, include return transfer to your hotel, and an English-speaking guide:

Western Coast of Cantabria (9 hours)

The tour begins in Santillana del Mar, featuring a walk to the Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana. Next is Comillas, known for its modernist architecture, including the Sobrellano Palace and Gaudí's Capricho. After lunch in San Vicente de la Barquera, the tour concludes at the Altamira Museum to view the cave paintings.

Santillana del Mar and Altamira Museum (4 hours 30 minutes)

Departing from Santander, the tour visits Santillana del Mar to explore its medieval charm and the Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana. There is time for personal exploration before heading to the Altamira Museum for a visit to the neo-cave replica.

Picos de Europa Tour (11 hours)

The tour heads to Fuente Dé for a cable car ride to 1823 meters above sea level, offering stunning views. It includes a visit to the Monastery of Santo Toribio de Liébana and lunch in Potes, followed by a tour of the El Soplao Cave.

Pasiegos Valleys Food Tour (10 hours)

Starting in Santoña, the tour features a visit to Conservas Emilia for anchovy production insights. It continues to Noja for wine tasting at Bodegas Vidular, proceeds through the Pasiegos Valleys for lunch, and ends with a visit to Sobaos Joselín in Selaya.

Advantages of a private excursion

Private tours provide personalized service on any day, with itinerary modifications and flexible starting times, offering potential savings for larger groups.

Please note

The Altamira Museum is closed every Monday.