About this tour
Eight hours exploring two jewels of Spain's north coast with a private guide and driver. Start in Santillana de Mar, where medieval stone streets wind past the Romanesque Colegiata de Santa Juliana, then continue to Santander for beachfront walks at Sardinero and the striking Magdalena Palace. The itinerary bends to your pace and interests—linger where you want, skip what doesn't appeal. Hotel or port pickup and drop-off included.
Highlights
- Cobbled medieval streets of Santillana de Mar
- Colegiata de Santa Juliana church and surroundings
- Sardinero Beach walk in Santander
- Magdalena Palace architecture and grounds
- Centro Botín modernist cultural hub
- Private vehicle with dedicated driver all day
- Official guide tailors stops to your interests
What to expect
Your guide collects you from your hotel or port and drives you west into Cantabria's countryside. Santillana de Mar feels frozen in the 15th century—narrow lanes, stone facades, a working colegiata at its heart. You'll have time to wander, photograph, take a coffee. Then it's on to Santander, where you trade medieval for Belle Époque: the curved sweep of Sardinero Beach, the white palace on its peninsula, the sleek lines of the waterfront's newer cultural spaces. Throughout, your guide reads the landscape and buildings, answers questions, and adapts the day. You control the tempo.
Good to know
Entrance fees to sites (churches, museums, palace) are separate. Bring cash for cafés and lunch—neither is included. Santillana and Santander involve walking on uneven pavements; wear sturdy shoes. Minimum party of two. Infant seats available on request.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original Global Hobo summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.