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Santander: 1-Hour City Cruise Around the Bay

Santander: 1-Hour City Cruise Around the Bay

CA $23
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Santander: 1-Hour City Cruise Around the Bay
Hop-on hop-off bus in Santander

City Sightseeing Santander Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Magdalena Palace Train

CA $42
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Santander Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Magdalena Palace Train
Capricho Gaudí with entrance, Santillana del Mar and Sequoia Forest

Capricho Gaudí with entrance, Santillana del Mar and Secuoyas Forest

CA $72
per adult
Capricho Gaudí with entrance, Santillana del Mar and Secuoyas Forest
Tour to Capricho de Gaudí Santillana del Mar and Redwood Forest

Santander: The Caprice of Gaudí, Santillana and Redwood Forest

CA $79
per adult
Santander: The Caprice of Gaudí, Santillana and Redwood Forest
Santander: Comillas, Capricho de Gaudí & Seminario Mayor

Santander: Comillas, Modernism and Capricho de Gaudi

CA $111
per adult
Santander: Comillas, Modernism and Capricho de Gaudi
Santander: Surf Lessons on Playa de Somo

Santander: Surf Lessons on Playa de Somo

CA $56
per adult
Santander: Surf Lessons on Playa de Somo
from Santander: Fascinating Saint Sebastian of Garabandal

from Santander: Fascinating Saint Sebastian of Garabandal

CA $110
per adult
from Santander: Fascinating Saint Sebastian of Garabandal
Tour to the Villages of the Western Coast of Cantabria

Santillana, Altamira, Comillas & San Vicente de la B. Guided Tour

CA $140
per adult
Santillana, Altamira, Comillas & San Vicente de la B. Guided Tour
Picture 10 for Activity From Santander or Torrelavega: Soplao Cave Excursion

From Santander: Soplao Cave Tour & Pechon Scenic Viewpoint

CA $132
per adult
From Santander: Soplao Cave Tour & Pechon Scenic Viewpoint
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Santander: 1-Hour City Cruise Around the Bay

Santander: 1-Hour City Cruise Around the Bay

Activity duration is 1 hour
8.6 out of 10 with 125 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $23 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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TOP Santander : Private guided tour with your mobile

TOP Santander : Private guided tour with your mobile

Activity duration is 4 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $8 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Gastronomic Cultural Tour. Savouring Santander

Gastronomic Cultural Tour. Savouring Santander

Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $56 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Day Trip from Santander: Altamira, Santillana del Mar, and Comillas

Day Trip from Santander: Altamira, Santillana del Mar, and Comillas

Activity duration is 10 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $90 per adult
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Stay near popular Santander attractions

A large, historic stone building with multiple towers and flags.

Palacio de la Magdalena

9.2/10 (455 reviews)
Palacio de la Magdalena is just one of the places to see in Santander, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.
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