Comillas Modernism & Gaudí tour with entrance tickets

Five hours through Cantabrian modernism: Gaudí's only building outside Catalonia, a neogothic palace, and a working fishing port

A small-group tour departing Santander at 9:30 am for Comillas, a coastal village built around Catalan modernist architecture. The guide leads you through Gaudí's Capricho building (entrance included), the Old Major Seminary with its church, Sobrellano Palace, and the historic port and town center. Hotel pickup from Santander or Torrelavega is included. Groups stay under eight people.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Comillas modernist landmarks

• Visit Capricho de Gaudí building
• Optional visit to Old Major Seminary
• See Comillas modernist cemetery
• View neogothic Sobrellano Palace
• Stop at modernist fountain
• Pass by small fishing port
• Visit 17th-century gothic church

The experience

You leave Santander at 9:30 am and travel by air-conditioned minivan to Comillas, arriving with time to start the guided walk. The centerpiece is the Capricho de Gaudí, one of the few buildings the famous Catalan architect designed outside Catalonia: a modernist mansion that anchors the morning. Your guide walks you through it with the entrance fee already covered, then moves to the Old Major Seminary, a majestic building by architects Lluís Domènech i Montaner and Joan Martorell that stands as one of the most important works of Catalan modernist architecture. The seminary's church is still under renovation but worth seeing.

The tour then takes in the modernist cemetery (built over an original church), Sobrellano Palace with its neogothic style, and a modernist fountain by Domènech i Montaner. You'll stop at the small fishing port of Comillas, originally built by hand and once a major whale-fishing hub two centuries ago. A 17th-century church representing montañés gothic style rounds out the walking portion of the town center. The whole day wraps by 2:30 pm, leaving you back at your hotel or the Pabellón de la Habana Vieja in Torrelavega.

Groups max out at eight people, so the pace stays manageable and the guide can answer questions without rushing. The minivan is air-conditioned and pickup is from your hotel in Santander or from Torrelavega if that's more convenient. A live guide speaks English, Spanish or Italian depending on the group.

What’s included

• Entrance fee to the Capricho de Gaudí building.
• air-conditioned minivan transport.
• hotel or port pickup and drop-off in Santander or Torrelavega.
• live guide in English, Spanish or Italian.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Wednesday and SaturdayDeparts at 09:00Last departure this season: 30 Nov

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AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 26 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on site€ 7

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by EXPLORING CANTABRIA

Is this one for you?The guide speaks your language (English, Spanish or Italian), so you follow the commentary without translation delays. Small groups of up to eight mean the pace stays steady and the guide can answer questions as you move between sites.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3).

What exactly is the Capricho de Gaudí building?

The Capricho is a modernist mansion designed by Antoni Gaudí in the 1880s, one of only a handful of his buildings outside Catalonia. It sits in Comillas and serves as the main architectural focus of the tour, with the entrance fee included so you walk through it with the guide.

Is the Old Major Seminary entrance ticket included, or do I pay extra?

The Old Major Seminary entrance is an optional add-on at checkout. It is not included in the base tour price. If you choose it, you'll have a guided visit to the seminary and its church during the morning.

How much walking is involved in this tour?

The tour includes a short walking tour of Comillas' historical center and stops at several landmarks (the cemetery, palace, fountain, port, and church), but it is not a strenuous hike. Most of the day involves walking between nearby sites in the town, and the pace is set for small groups.

What time does the tour finish, and where does it drop me off?

The tour finishes around 2:30 pm and returns you to your hotel in Santander or to the Pabellón de la Habana Vieja in Torrelavega, whichever you chose for pickup.