Best of Cantabria Day Trip
Tour Description
At the indicated time, we'll begin this tour of the best of Cantabria.
Once we're all together, we'll hop on a minibus and leave the Cantabrian capital behind to make our way to the Bosque de Secuoyas redwood forest, located in Cabezón de la Sal. You'll fall in love with this natural monument as soon as you arrive, as its beauty makes it one of the most photographed postcards in the whole region.
During the hour-long visit, we'll walk along its network of paths, full of giant trees up to 40 metres (131 ft) high and 2 metres (6.5 ft) in diameter. Did you know that it is the largest sequoia forest in Spain?
Afterwards, we'll return to the minibus and drive to Comillas, a town famous for its fascinating architectural heritage. Upon arrival, we'll first visit Gaudí's Capricho, one of the most original works of the Catalan artist and also known as Villa Quijano. We'll discover this mansion from Gaudí's Orientalist period, and you'll be amazed by its artificial grottoes, beautiful gardens and carefully decorated rooms.
Without leaving Comillas, we'll take a half-hour guided tour of its historic centre to discover its main attractions, such as the sculpture of the Exterminating Angel or the fuente de los Tres Caños, the fountain of the Three Spouts.
Later, we'll travel to another of the most outstanding towns in Cantabria, Santillana del Mar. We'll stroll through the old town for an hour to see its most iconic spots, such as the Palacio de Velarde, the Torre del Merino, the Torre de Don Borja and the Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana. Afterwards, you'll have 3 hours of free time to have lunch in one of its restaurants and continue exploring Santillana del Mar at your own pace.
Finally, we'll return to the starting point and say our goodbyes after 10 hours in total.
Meeting Points
When booking, you can choose between the following departure points:
- Tour from Santander: the tour will start at 8:30 am at the bus stop in front of the Maritime Station, on Calle Antonio López, Santander.
- Tour from Santillana del Mar: the tour will start at 9:30 am at Av. de Dorat, 32, at the bus terminal
More Information
Duration
10 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.
Included
Transport by minibus
English–speaking guide
Admission to Gaudí's El Capricho
Not included
Food and drinks
When to book?
You can book up to the tour start time subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Provider
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Buendía Tours España
Corporate name: Buendía Tours Ibérica, S.L
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 4 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
