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We compared all 23 experiences in Santander so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.7 23 experiences from € 15 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Santander: Crime History Night Walk & True Cases Tour
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Most booked
Santander: Crime History Night Walk & True Cases TourStep into Santander’s shadowy past on a night crime tour with real stories, city walks, and a local guide. Includes unique cases and city secrets, book your spot.
261 reviews
4.94★
Duration
2h
Tue, Thu, Fri and Sat
19:00
Live guide ESFree cancellationfrom€ 15per person
Picos de Europa & Potes Day Trip from Santander with Cable Car
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★Top rated
Picos de Europa & Potes Day Trip from Santander with Cable CarFeel the wild beauty of Picos de Europa, ride the Fuente Dé cable car, explore Potes village and visit Santo Toribio Monastery on a small-group tour with pickup.
125 reviews
4.71★
Duration
9h
Every day
08:40
Live guide EN · IT · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfrom€ 90per person
Cabarceno Park tour from Santander: 150+ animals by minivan
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Best value
Cabarceno Park tour from Santander: 150+ animals by minivanGuided minibus tour of Cabarceno Natural Park from Santander featuring sea lions and birds of prey demonstrations in their natural habitat with hotel pickup.
168 reviews
4.18★
Duration
4h 30m
start times · Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat
2
Season until 5 DecLive guide EN · IT · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfrom€ 75per person

Recommended (7)

Santillana del Mar & Altamira Museum small group tour tickets
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Travelers' pick
Santillana del Mar & Altamira Museum small group tour tickets
83 reviews
4.60★
Duration
4h 30m
from€ 60per person
Comillas Modernism & Gaudí tour with entrance tickets
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Travelers' pick
Comillas Modernism & Gaudí tour with entrance tickets
52 reviews
4.71★
Duration
5h
from€ 65per person
Picos de Europa 4WD Tour from Santander with Cable Car
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Travelers' pick
Picos de Europa 4WD Tour from Santander with Cable Car
35 reviews
5.00★
Duration
8h–11h
from€ 430per person
El Soplao Cave tour from Santander: Small-group guided walk
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Travelers' pick
El Soplao Cave tour from Santander: Small-group guided walk
30 reviews
4.50★
Duration
4h 30m
from€ 68per person
Puente Viesgo Caves Tour: El Castillo & Las Monedas
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Travelers' pick
Puente Viesgo Caves Tour: El Castillo & Las Monedas
17 reviews
4.88★
Duration
9h
from€ 220per person
Santillana Altamira Comillas tour: UNESCO cave paintings
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Travelers' pick
Santillana Altamira Comillas tour: UNESCO cave paintings
14 reviews
4.57★
Duration
9h
from€ 87per person
Santoña anchovy factory tour from Santander: Small groups
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Santoña anchovy factory tour from Santander: Small groups
13 reviews
4.69★
Duration
4h 30m
from€ 62per person

More options (11)

Santander: Covadonga Lakes & Cangas de Onís Day Trip
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Santander: Covadonga Lakes & Cangas de Onís Day TripDay trip from Santander to Picos de Europa with entry to Covadonga Lakes, Sanctuary visit, and guided tour of Cangas de Onís. Includes transport and free time.
9 reviews
4.00★
Duration
11h
Next departure: 6 Mar 2027Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfrom€ 49per person
Picos de Europa tour from Bilbao: Private 4WD with meals
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Picos de Europa tour from Bilbao: Private 4WD with mealsPrivate full-day 4WD tour from Bilbao into Picos de Europa National Park with a geology-trained guide, lunch and dinner included, plus Fuente Dé cable car tickets.
6 reviews
4.33★
Duration
8h–11h
Every day
09:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfrom€ 570per person
Kayaking in Santander: Bay of Santander excursion
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Travelers' pick
Kayaking in Santander: Bay of Santander excursionPaddle through the Bay of Santander in open kayaks, visiting La Magdalena beaches, Torre Island and Isla de Mouro with a guide. Includes kayak, wetsuit.
5 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h 30m
Next departure: 1 Jun 2027Live guide ESFree cancellationfrom€ 30per person
Wine and Cheese Tour in Cantabria: Artisan Tastings & Lunch
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Wine and Cheese Tour in Cantabria: Artisan Tastings & LunchTaste Cantabrian wines and cheeses made by hand in the Pasiegos Valleys, then lunch on local dishes in a reserved restaurant.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
8h
Every day
10:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfrom€ 195per person
Santander Gastronomy Tour: Anchovy, Wine & Sobao Tasting
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Santander Gastronomy Tour: Anchovy, Wine & Sobao TastingPrivate gastronomy tour from Santander visiting an anchovy factory, vineyard and sobao maker with tastings and lunch included.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
9h
Mon, Wed and Fri
09:00
Live guide EN · IT · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfrom€ 760per person
Canoeing & Cullalvera Cave in Ramales de la Victoria: Small group
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Canoeing & Cullalvera Cave in Ramales de la Victoria: Small groupHotel pickup starts a full day in Cantabria: canoe the Ason River for two and a half hours, walk inside Cullalvera Cave.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
10h 30m
Mon, Thu and Sun
09:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfrom€ 130per person
Private Transfer Santander to San Sebastian: Mercedes Benz
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Private Transfer Santander to San Sebastian: Mercedes BenzPrivate transfer from Santander city to San Sebastian in a Mercedes Benz sedan or van with hotel pickup, professional driver and all fees included, no hidden costs.
Duration
2h–2h 30m
Every dayPickup optionalFree cancellationfrom€ 416per group
Santander to Logroño Airport: Private Mercedes Transfer
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Santander to Logroño Airport: Private Mercedes TransferPrivate car transfer from Santander to Logroño Airport. Mercedes sedan or minivan with hotel pickup, fixed price including tolls and parking. Available 7 days a week.
Duration
2h–2h 30m
Every dayPickup optionalFree cancellationfrom€ 530per group
Santander Airport Transfer: Private Hotel Pickup & Departure
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Santander Airport Transfer: Private Hotel Pickup & DeparturePrivate transfer from Santander hotels to airport with professional driver. Fixed pricing, up to 7 passengers. 1 suitcase + 1 carry-on per person.
Duration
1h
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfrom€ 36per person
Santander Airport Transfer: Private Car from City Centre
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Santander Airport Transfer: Private Car from City CentrePrivate transfer from Santander city centre to airport for up to 7 passengers. Driver meets you with name board, includes tolls and parking. Fixed price, no taxi queues.
Duration
20m
Every dayFree cancellationfrom€ 56per group
Santander Airport to City Centre: Private Transfer
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Santander Airport to City Centre: Private TransferPrivate transfer from Santander Airport to city centre with meet-and-greet. Premium sedan or minivan for up to 7 passengers, flight tracking included, fixed price.
Duration
20m
Every dayFree cancellationfrom€ 75per group

Santander at a glance ✓ 2026-11-03

  • Most booked: Santander: Crime History Night Walk & True Cases Tour, € 15 (2h, 4.94★ · 261).
  • Top rated: Picos de Europa & Potes Day Trip from Santander with Cable Car, € 90 (9h, 4.71★ · 125).
  • Best value: Cabarceno Park tour from Santander: 150+ animals by minivan, € 75 (4h 30m, 4.18★ · 168).

Of the 23 experiences: 23 with free cancellation, 18 with instant confirmation, 17 with hotel pickup and 9 bookable last-minute.

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