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Santander
Santander, Spain
Where Santander sits, what to see there, and what to book.
- Top sights
- 1
- Bookable experiences
- 65
- Time zone
- Europe/Madrid
Santander sits in Spain, and this guide is the shape of it: where it is, what it breaks down into, and what there is to do once you are there. The sights below are ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for them, which is the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see. There are 65 bookable experiences here in total, with prices, durations and cancellation terms on every card.
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What to see in Santander
Ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for each — the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see.
Sample itineraries for Santander
Built from this guide: the sights in the order visitors book them, the areas with a catalogue of their own, and places within day-trip range. A starting shape, not a researched route — check opening hours before you go.
One day in Santander
Santander's most-visited sights
- 1
Day 1
Santander's most-visited sights
- MorningPalacio de la Magdalena4 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadPrivate Santander Highlights Tour with Guide and TransportTakes about 3 hours.
2 days in Santander
Santander's most-visited sights · Day trip to Santillana del Mar
- 1
Day 1
Santander's most-visited sights
- MorningPalacio de la Magdalena4 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadPrivate Santander Highlights Tour with Guide and TransportTakes about 3 hours.
- 2
Day 2
Day trip to Santillana del Mar
- Early startHead to Santillana del MarAbout 25 km from Santander — its own guide has what to see there.
3 days in Santander
Santander's most-visited sights · Day trip to Santillana del Mar · Day trip to Santona
- 1
Day 1
Santander's most-visited sights
- MorningPalacio de la Magdalena4 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadPrivate Santander Highlights Tour with Guide and TransportTakes about 3 hours.
- 2
Day 2
Day trip to Santillana del Mar
- Early startHead to Santillana del MarAbout 25 km from Santander — its own guide has what to see there.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Santona
- Early startHead to SantonaAbout 28 km from Santander — its own guide has what to see there.
5 days in Santander
Santander's most-visited sights · Day trip to Santillana del Mar · Day trip to Santona · Day trip to Cantabria · Day trip to Bilbao
- 1
Day 1
Santander's most-visited sights
- MorningPalacio de la Magdalena4 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadPrivate Santander Highlights Tour with Guide and TransportTakes about 3 hours.
- 2
Day 2
Day trip to Santillana del Mar
- Early startHead to Santillana del MarAbout 25 km from Santander — its own guide has what to see there.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Santona
- Early startHead to SantonaAbout 28 km from Santander — its own guide has what to see there.
- 4
Day 4
Day trip to Cantabria
- Early startHead to CantabriaAbout 33 km from Santander — its own guide has what to see there.
- 5
Day 5
Day trip to Bilbao
- Early startHead to BilbaoAbout 72 km from Santander — its own guide has what to see there.
A week in Santander
Santander's most-visited sights · Day trip to Santillana del Mar · Day trip to Santona · Day trip to Cantabria · Day trip to Bilbao · Day trip to Burgos · Day trip to San Vicente de la Sonsierra
- 1
Day 1
Santander's most-visited sights
- MorningPalacio de la Magdalena4 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadPrivate Santander Highlights Tour with Guide and TransportTakes about 3 hours.
- 2
Day 2
Day trip to Santillana del Mar
- Early startHead to Santillana del MarAbout 25 km from Santander — its own guide has what to see there.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Santona
- Early startHead to SantonaAbout 28 km from Santander — its own guide has what to see there.
- 4
Day 4
Day trip to Cantabria
- Early startHead to CantabriaAbout 33 km from Santander — its own guide has what to see there.
- 5
Day 5
Day trip to Bilbao
- Early startHead to BilbaoAbout 72 km from Santander — its own guide has what to see there.
- 6
Day 6
Day trip to Burgos
- Early startHead to BurgosAbout 124 km from Santander — its own guide has what to see there.
- 7
Day 7
Day trip to San Vicente de la Sonsierra
- Early startHead to San Vicente de la SonsierraAbout 131 km from Santander — its own guide has what to see there.
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What travellers book in Santander
The experiences Viator ranks highest here, with the price, the duration and the cancellation terms on every card.
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Private Santander Highlights Tour with Guide and Transport
3h
Explore Santander's rich history and stunning coastal scenery on this comprehensive city tour: - Guided walking tour of Santander’s historic center and landmarks - Guided visit to the Cathedral of Santander - Visit the…
from €480 / personView details
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Picos de Europa and Potes Guided Tour from Santander-small groups
4.7 (121)9h
HIGHLIGHTS • You will cross the Hermida gorge by van • You will have the opportunity to take the Cable Car in Fuente Dé and go up to Picos de Europa at a height of 1.823 m • You will take lovely photos of the Picos de…
from €90 / personView details
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Cabarceno Natural Park Guided Visit from Santander
4.2 (166)4h 30m
HIGHLIGHTS • Visit comfortably the park with minivan • Enjoy seeing the animals living in semi-freedom in the park • See the park from a distance from the cable-car • Have fun seeing the demonstration of sea lions • Get…
from €75 / personView details
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Kayak excursion through the Bay of Santander.
5.0 (5)1h 30m
You will discover in a different way the most important and special spaces of the Bay of Santander, considered internationally as one of the most beautiful bays in the world. This experience will be an unforgettable…
from €30 / personView details
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Santillana del Mar & Altamira Museum with tickets- small groups
4.6 (81)4h 30m
HIGHLIGHTS • 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…
from €60 / personView details
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City Sightseeing Santander Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Train
3.2 (120)1h 5m
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,…
from €26 / personView details
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