Top Walking Tours in Santander, Spain

Crime Tour "Santander Under Summary Secret" in Santander

Santander , Spain

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (208 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 17.45

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Santander, considered one of the most beautiful bays in the world. Elegant, stately, aristocratic, seafaring and scenic city. Even the best looking things can keep a sinister side behind, don't you know that he was a good neighbor and always waved? Walk the night of the capital of Cantabria, its streets, alleys and darker stories, while discovering the most macabre and peculiar cases of the city's criminal history in recent centuries. Fights, alcohol, blood, sex, violence to and from all genders and ages, ... No ghosts, myths, parapsychology or legends; 100% real cases and cataloged in the press and police. Santander, the calm, beautiful city and where nothing ever happens apparently, will you dare to peek into the back room? You decide, but then there will be no going back. Come and discover how Jack The Ripper looks like a simple hobbyist.

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Guided tour in English of the center of Santander in Santander

Santander , Spain

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (9 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 23.27

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Visit the unknown capital of "Green Spain" with a female historian on a tour where we will combine History and Culture in an enjoyable way.

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Self Guided Santander Scavenger Hunt in Santander

Santander , Spain

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (7 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 21.53

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

This activity has been designed by a local ‘expert’, who has created a fun experience that takes you to some of the town’s highlights and the lesser-known places, away from all the tourists. The puzzles are designed to help you experience the place from a different perspective – using landmarks, murals, statues etc - and you’ll even learn some ‘fun facts’ along the way. The self-guided aspect of this activity means that you can rush through as fast as you like or stop for a drink or something to eat as you like. The app remembers your progress and even allows you to complete your Adventure Hunt another day. This activity aims to strike a fun balance between challenging puzzles, a fun outing with friends and family, and a pleasant walk around outside.

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Peninsula and Magdalena Palace in Santander in Santander

Santander , Spain

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (6 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 20.94

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Discover the very interesting history of this magnificent palace, given to the king by the people of Santander. We will visit the interior of the Magdalena Palace and the most interesting rooms that are open to the public on the main floor, recounting, at the same time, the story of the Spanish kings Alfonso XIII and Victoria Eugenia of Battenberg during their summers in Santander. Next, we will walk through the most emblematic places of the Magdalena Peninsula, such as the “Museum of Man and the Sea”, where we will see “La Balsa” by Vital Alsar and the galleons that crossed the Atlantic Ocean, captained by this great Cantabrian sailor. We will continue with the peninsula's mini zoo, where we will enjoy its striking inhabitants: sea lions, seals and Cape penguins. We will arrive at the monument in homage to Félix Rodríguez de la Fuente and also the old Royal Stables.

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Private walking tour of the Peninsula and the Magdalene Palace in Santander

Santander , Spain

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (1 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 215.26

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Enjoy one of the most emblematic areas of Santander with a guide just for you and your family and friends. We show you an itinerary of the walking tour, which can be modified at your convenience. We will start the guided tour, getting to know the interior of Palacio de la Magdalena. We will tour the most important rooms on the main floor, which is the one that is open to the public and you can learn the history of the kings of Spain: Alfonso XIII and Victoria Eugenia, in their summers in Santander. Then we will tour the main points of interest of the Magdalene Peninsula, such as the open air museum: Man and the Sea, where you will know “The Raft” by explorer and adventurer Vital Alsar and the galleons who crossed the Atlantic imitating the route of Francisco de Orellana. We will visit the mini zoo and its sea lions, seals and Cape penguins, as well as the Royal Stables, which are currently facilities of the Menendez Pelayo International University.

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Private visit to Santander in Santander

Santander , Spain

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (1 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 215.26

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Enjoy the wonderful places that Santander has to offer, with a guide just for you and your family or friends. We will take a walking tour, which can be modified to suit you. Discover the history, customs and traditions of the Cantabrian capital. We will begin with a visit to the Jardines de Pereda, next to the Santander extensions, where we will see the magnificent building of the Banco Santander and the internationally renowned art centre “Centro Botín”. We will continue with an explanation of the fire in Santander, what it destroyed and what it left behind. To continue with the Cathedral of Santa María de la Asunción. In addition, we cannot forget the traditional Mercado de la Esperanza, next to the Town Hall. We will continue towards the Plaza Porticada, passing by the Church of “La Compañía” and ending in the Plaza de Pombo, without leaving aside the Mercado del Este and the spectacular building of the old Banco Mercantil.

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Exclusive Tour of Santander with Cathedral and Booty Centre in Santander

Santander , Spain

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (1 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 246.68

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

This private visit is a privilege: you can get to know the most emblematic places in the center of Santander, but also, the visit goes much further, because it gives you the opportunity to know two of its most cultural and historical points of interest: the Cathedral of Santa María de la Asunción and the Centro Botín, the most important art center of the city and international reference. We will start with the Gardens of Pereda, the historical importance of the great fire that ravaged Santander and the exterior and interior visit of the Cathedral of Santa María de la Asunción, the most important religious building in the capital. Later we will tour the Town Hall Square, Porticada Square, passing the Church of “The Company” and knowing the East Market, gastronomic reference of the city. At the end we will access the interior of the Botín Center, where we will make the guided tour of the fixed collection and move to the rooms where the temporary exhibitions are located.

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Best Walking Tours in Santander

Discover the beauty of Santander on foot with our curated walking tours. Whether you're visiting for the first time or looking to uncover hidden gems, exploring Santander by walking lets you experience its culture, history, and landmarks up close.

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Guided vs. Self-Guided Walking Tours

A guided walking tour offers expert insights, historical context, and often includes skip-the-line access to major landmarks. If you prefer flexibility, a self-guided route lets you explore Santander at your own pace using maps and mobile apps. Combining both options is ideal for a complete experience.

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