Top 10 Historical Tours in Santander

Destination: Santander.
Visit the unknown capital of "Green Spain" with a female historian on a tour where we will combine History and Culture in an enjoyable way.
Known For: Santander Cultural Tours, Santander Historical Tours, Santander Best Conversion, Santander Walking Tours, Santander New Product.
Duration: Around 2 hours.

Destination: Santander.
In this tour, you will discover the charms of the most important villages on the western coast of Cantabria. It will be a fascinating journey through the historic ensemble of San Vicente de la Barquera, its rías, and bay; Comillas, with its elegant Modernist buildings; and Santillana del Mar, with its cobbled streets and medieval buildings. As a grand finale, you will visit the neocave of Altamira and its magnificent cave paintings, an exact replica of the original cave, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1985.
Known For: Santander Historical Tours, Santander Bus Services, Santander Top Product, Santander New Product.
Duration: Around 9 hours.

Destination: Santander.
On this incredible day, we will visit Bilbao and Castro Urdiales, two vibrant cities rich in history and culture. Upon arrival, you'll embark on a 2.5-hour guided tour through the charming Old Town. Strolling through its lively streets, you'll discover architectural gems such as the Gothic Cathedral of Santiago and the beautiful Church of San Nicolás. Continuing along the promenade of the Nervión River up to Guggenheim Museum—a true icon of contemporary architecture. After the guided tour, you will have nearly four hours of free time in Bilbao to enjoy lunch and explore at your own pace or doing suggested activities like visiting the Guggenheim Museum or taking a boat trip along the Nerbion River. After our visit to Bilbao, we will head to Castro Urdiales. This charming fishing village, with its stunning historic center, taking in the beauty of this seaside gem.
Known For: Santander Cultural Tours, Santander Top Product, Santander Day Trips, Santander Full-day Tours, Santander New Product, Santander Historical Tours, Santander Bus Tours, Santander Culture.
Duration: Around 9 hours and a half.

Destination: Santander.
Enjoy the wonderful places that Santander has to offer, with a guide just for you and your family or friends. We will take a walking tour, which can be modified to suit you. Discover the history, customs and traditions of the Cantabrian capital. We will begin with a visit to the Jardines de Pereda, next to the Santander extensions, where we will see the magnificent building of the Banco Santander and the internationally renowned art centre “Centro Botín”. We will continue with an explanation of the fire in Santander, what it destroyed and what it left behind. To continue with the Cathedral of Santa María de la Asunción. In addition, we cannot forget the traditional Mercado de la Esperanza, next to the Town Hall. We will continue towards the Plaza Porticada, passing by the Church of “La Compañía” and ending in the Plaza de Pombo, without leaving aside the Mercado del Este and the spectacular building of the old Banco Mercantil.
Known For: Santander Cultural Tours, Santander New Product, Santander Walking Tours, Santander Private Sightseeing Tours, Santander Historical Tours, Santander Best Conversion.
Duration: Around 2 hours and a half.

Destination: Santander.
This private visit is a privilege: you can get to know the most emblematic places in the center of Santander, but also, the visit goes much further, because it gives you the opportunity to know two of its most cultural and historical points of interest: the Cathedral of Santa María de la Asunción and the Centro Botín, the most important art center of the city and international reference. We will start with the Gardens of Pereda, the historical importance of the great fire that ravaged Santander and the exterior and interior visit of the Cathedral of Santa María de la Asunción, the most important religious building in the capital. Later we will tour the Town Hall Square, Porticada Square, passing the Church of “The Company” and knowing the East Market, gastronomic reference of the city. At the end we will access the interior of the Botín Center, where we will make the guided tour of the fixed collection and move to the rooms where the temporary exhibitions are located.
Known For: Santander Historical Tours, Santander Walking Tours, Santander Cultural Tours, Santander Private Sightseeing Tours, Santander New Product.
Duration: Around 2 hours and a half.

Destination: Santander.
Enjoy one of the most emblematic areas of Santander with a guide just for you and your family and friends. We show you an itinerary of the walking tour, which can be modified at your convenience. We will start the guided tour, getting to know the interior of Palacio de la Magdalena. We will tour the most important rooms on the main floor, which is the one that is open to the public and you can learn the history of the kings of Spain: Alfonso XIII and Victoria Eugenia, in their summers in Santander. Then we will tour the main points of interest of the Magdalene Peninsula, such as the open air museum: Man and the Sea, where you will know “The Raft” by explorer and adventurer Vital Alsar and the galleons who crossed the Atlantic imitating the route of Francisco de Orellana. We will visit the mini zoo and its sea lions, seals and Cape penguins, as well as the Royal Stables, which are currently facilities of the Menendez Pelayo International University.
Known For: Santander Private Sightseeing Tours, Santander Historical Tours, Santander Walking Tours, Santander Cultural Tours, Santander New Product, Santander Private and Luxury.
Duration: Around 2 hours.

Destination: Santander.
Santander, considered one of the most beautiful bays in the world. Elegant, stately, aristocratic, seafaring and scenic city. Even the best looking things can keep a sinister side behind, don't you know that he was a good neighbor and always waved? Walk the night of the capital of Cantabria, its streets, alleys and darker stories, while discovering the most macabre and peculiar cases of the city's criminal history in recent centuries. Fights, alcohol, blood, sex, violence to and from all genders and ages, ... No ghosts, myths, parapsychology or legends; 100% real cases and cataloged in the press and police. Santander, the calm, beautiful city and where nothing ever happens apparently, will you dare to peek into the back room? You decide, but then there will be no going back. Come and discover how Jack The Ripper looks like a simple hobbyist.
Known For: Santander Excellent Quality, Santander Private and Luxury, Santander Historical Tours, Santander Crime Tours, Santander Ghost Tours, Santander Walking Tours.
Duration: Around 2 hours.

Destination: Santander.
HIGHLIGHTS • Visit caves of El Castillo and Las Monedas, both with cave paintings • Visit the village of Puente Viesgo  • Visit the Neocave in the Altamira Museum • Visit the villages of Santillana del Mar and Puente Viesgo SUMMARY On this unforgettable day, you will visit the Altamira Museum and its Neocave (this is a replica of the famous Altamira Cave), this first visit will serve us as a good introduction to the history of Paleolithic art in Cantabria. You will also enjoy a private visit to the famous caves of “El Castillo” and “Las Monedas” in Puente Viesgo (both declared World Heritage by Unesco since 2008). This proposal to visit a real cave with cave art in a private visit is a rare opportunity you cannot miss out if you like paleolithic art!. To complete this day, you will also visit the village of Puente Viesgo and Santillana del Mar, one of the nicest and best-conserved villages of the middle-age in Spain.
Known For: Santander Day Trips, Santander Archaeology Tours, Santander Bus Tours, Santander Top Product, Santander Private Sightseeing Tours, Santander Historical Tours, Santander Nature and Wildlife Tours, Santander Full-day Tours.
Duration: Around 9 hours.

Destination: Santander.
HIGHLIGHTS • Discover how the anchovy of Cantabria is manufactured • Have fun doing a boat trip though Santoña's bay and marshes (optiona) or enjoy free time to visit Santoña on your pace • Visit the village of Santoña • Get in love with the beautiful marshes of Santoña, Vitoria and Joel SUMMARY Discover how the famous anchovies of Santoña are made by visiting a small anchovy factory in Santoña. Also, visit this small fishing village and enjoy an optional unforgettable boat trip through its bay and marshes.
Known For: Santander Small Group, Santander Private and Luxury, Santander Half-day Tours, Santander Bus Tours, Santander Historical Tours, Santander Food & Drink.
Duration: Around 4 hours and a half.

Destination: Santander.
HIGHLIGHTS • Visit the caves of El Castillo and Las Monedas, both world heritage caves for their cave paintings • Walk around the cozy village of Puente Viesgo  • Enjoy the views over the Pas River SUMMARY After picking you up at your hotel, we will travel to Puente Viesgo to visit the famous caves of "El Castillo" and "Las Monedas", both World Heritage Sites by UNESCO, 2008. The "El Castillo" Cave has paintings considered among the oldest preserved in the world. The silhouettes of hands in negative are famous, which according to archaeologists belong to more than 50 different people. Las Monedas cave will offer us beautiful silhouettes drawn in charcoal from the Magdalenian period. This cave also has a high geological value. Finally, we will take a short walk through the village of Puente Viesgo
Known For: Santander Day Trips, Santander Half-day Tours, Santander Top Product, Santander Bus Tours, Santander Archaeology Tours, Santander Small Group, Santander Nature and Wildlife Tours, Santander Historical Tours.
Duration: Around 5 hours.