Top Santander Bus Tours

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 surprised with the bird-raptors demonstration  • Enjoy an unforgettable day visiting this extraordinary park SUMMARY We will depart from Santander towards the Cabárceno park with a minivan and we will visit this amazing park in our car. You will love visiting this nature park where more than 150 animal species live in semi-freedom. You will have the opportunity to see the sea lions and bird-raptors demonstrations (please notice that these demonstrations are canceled if bad weather conditions and also during the week in low season).

Set your own sightseeing schedule in Santander with a City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus tour. Explore the Spanish city aboard an open-top, double-decker bus with a 24-hour pass. See Santander Cathedral, Cantabrian Maritime Museum, Paseo Pereda, and El Sardinero beach, hopping on and off at any of the 10 well-placed stops around the city. You’ll also benefit from onboard audio commentary.

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 Europa area • You will enjoy free time to visit Potes, capital Liébana • You will discover the Monastery of Santo Toribio SUMMARY In this full-day excursion, you will discover the beautiful mountain region of Liébana. We will drive to Fuente Dé, where you will enjoy some free time to take the Cable Car to go up to Picos de Europa if you wish (entrance fees not included). You will also visit the Monastery of Santo Toribio, one of the four holy places of Christianity for hosting the Lignum Crucis. Finally, we will arrive at the village of Potes, the capital of the region, and considered one of the most beautiful towns in Spain for its cobbled streets, stone houses, and bridges. In Potes, you will enjoy some free time for lunch and shopping if you wish.

HIGHLIGHTS • Visit the Mansion known as Capricho de Gaudí  • Visit the Major Seminary  (optional visit) • Tour around the city to see the Sobrellano Palace, the source of the three pipes and the sculpture “Ángel Exterminador”.  TOUR DETAILS • Departure: 9:30 am • Finish Time: 14:00 pm (approx.) • Pick-up from your city hotel. If outside the city, meeting at our office (C/ Castelar, 49 -39004 Santander), next to “Palacio de Festivales”

Beautiful excursion along the western coast of Cantabria. Visit to Comillas. Panoramic of the Natural Park of Oyambre. Panoramic stop in San Vicente de la Barquera. Visit to Santillana del Mar. Panoramic view of the "Mar de Santillana": Ubiarco viewpoint, passing through Tagle. Panoramic stop in Suances, with views of Playa de los Locos, Rocas Blancas and Playa de la Concha from the Lighthouse.

HIGHLIGHTS • We will cross valleys and forests  • You will discover one of the most beautiful caves in Europe • You will visit the stuary of the Tina Menor river SUMMARY El Soplao cave is one of the most relevant caves in Europe for its geological value. It will be a one hour guided visit to the cave (walking). After visiting this wonder of nature, we will go to ha lookout to enjoy the great views of the Stuary of Tina Menor river.

This is an excellent choice for travelers interested in medieval sights, beautiful architecture, and museums. Take the stress out of traveling on crowded public transport and opt for a stress-free alternative—a day trip with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Visit the stunning village of Santillana de Mar, see the Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana, the Altamira Museum and its Neocave, the Museum of Jesus Otero, and have time for shopping too.

Spain is famous for its anchovies and this small-group day trip from Santander takes you to the heart of Spanish anchovies. Visit the village of Santoña and its anchovy factory to learn about the process. Then take a boat trip around the bays and marshes for beautiful views of the Cantabria region. This trip is a must for anchovy lovers!

Get out of Santander for the day without the hassle of driving or catching public transport, on this private full-day tour to the caves at Puente Viesgo and Las Monedas. As well as checking out the archeologically significant cave paintings, you’ll visit the village of Puente Viesgo and drive up the Valles Pasiegos into the mountains. Add an optional e-bike tour if you want to get more active.

HIGHLIGHTS You will... • cross the Gorge of “La Hermida” by van • make a pilgrimage on foot from Potes to the Monastery of San Toribio (about 45 min). • participate in the pilgrimage mass (12.00 am) • visit the hermitages of San Miguel • enjoy a "Cocido Lebaniego" (stew with chickpeas and meat) • visit the village of Potes • visit San Sebastian de Garabandal and its sanctuary • love the landscapes of this part of Cantabria SUMMARY This is a lovely pilgrimage day for you to enjoy a peaceful day in the beautiful Cantabrian mountain's landscape. We propose you to do a short pilgrimage to the Monastery Santo Toribio from Potes (3km) and to participate in the Pilgrim's mass. To complete this beautiful day, you will visit San Sebastian de Garabandal, a small village where the Virgin Mary appeared in the early 60's.

The northern regions of Spain are often less visited by tourists and mostly unknown to foreign visitors. However, the north of Spain boasts some of the most fascinating places in the country: from amazing mountainous landscapes to charming beaches. Here you’ll find friendly people, top-notch gastronomy and expansive nature reserves. This eight-day tour tour takes you to some of the finest places 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 Santillana del Mar: An exquisitely charming cobblestoned town. Gijon: This city offers an attractive combination of maritime tradition and monumental heritage. Picos de Europa: Driving around and through this mountain range you will find typical villages and panoramic views of verdant valleys and captivating mountain scenery. Potes: Picturesque medieval mountain village.

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.

HIGHLIGHTS • Visit an Anchovy Factory, Santoña • Walk across a vineyard, Noja. • Enjoy the "Menú of the day" in a local restaurant in the Pasiego Valleys. • Visit a Sobaos and Quesadas Factory, Selaya. • Enjoy a product tasting after each the visit. SUMMARY Stimulate your five senses with this tour proposal: you will love the silence and peace of the vineyard fields, the aroma of the sobaos factory, the texture of the anchovy of Cantabria, the taste of the Cantabrian cheeses and the beauty of the Pasiego Valleys. A relaxed and fun day to learn more about the gastronomy of Cantabria and enjoy the beauty of its landscapes.

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.

The northern regions of Spain are often less visited by tourists and mostly unknown to foreign visitors. However, the north of Spain boasts some of the most fascinating places in the country: from amazing mountainous landscapes to charming beaches. Here you’ll find friendly people, top-notch gastronomy and expansive nature reserves. This eight-day tour takes you to some of the finest places in Spain for an incredible northern adventure. TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Bilbao: Discover this famous Basque city and see the famous Guggenheim Museum and other sites and attractions Pamplona: See the capital of Navarre and its Neoclassical cathedral Logroño: Explore the capital of La Rioja and get to know this important wine-producing area Burgos: Admire the imposing Gothic cathedral and the magnificent Miraflores Carthusian Monastery Santander: Without a doubt, one of the most elegant and beautiful cities on the northern coast of Spain

The northern regions of Spain are often less visited by tourists and mostly unknown to foreign visitors. However, the north of Spain boasts some of the most fascinating places in the country: from amazing mountainous landscapes to charming beaches. Here you’ll find friendly people, top-notch gastronomy and expansive nature reserves. This eight-day tour takes you to some of the finest places in Spain for an incredible northern adventure.

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)