Altamira & Santillana del Mar Trip from Santander

A fantastic day with our guide Jairo, who gave us a very enjoyable and informative tour. We particularly loved the Altam...

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Discover the extraordinary paintings of the Altamira caves and visit the museum's replica of this over 30,000-year-old site. You'll also get to explore the medieval town of Santillana del Mar.

Details

Duration

4 hours 30 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

Included

Hotel pickup & drop–off
Transport by minivan
English–speaking guide
Admission to the Altamira museum and visit to the Neocave

When to book

You can book up to 9 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

9.5

Exceptional 4,866 Travelers·836 reviews

September 17, 2026
Luis Fernando Fernandez Torga
Malaga, Spain
A fantastic day with our guide Jairo, who gave us a very enjoyable and informative tour. We particularly loved the Altamira cave replica, as thanks to...
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August 19, 2026
Chiara
Italy
A lovely, well-organized half-day excursion. Santillana and Altamira are truly worth a visit. Thanks to our guide Pepe, who taught us about the prehis...
Traveling solo
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August 11, 2026
Kilian Florido Rodriguez
Spain
Overall, a guided tour of Santillana del Mar is worthwhile (honestly, nothing you couldn't do in your own car). The best part of this tour? The fantas...
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August 6, 2026
Ana Cristina
Alcañiz, Spain
Rafael, the very BEST, was a very enjoyable and pleasant guide, and a great speaker. He told us a lot of anecdotes in addition to the facts about the ...
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May 31, 2026
Marianela Páez Puentes
Montevideo, Uruguay
The service was wonderful. They picked me up on time, and the excursion to Altamira and Santillana del Mar was unforgettable. The guide was a sensitiv...
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May 26, 2026
Emilio
Barcelona, Spain
Jairo's tour was excellent. During the drive to Santillana, he explained things about the history and other facts about the region. Once there, he gav...
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May 23, 2026
Luis ángel
Vilafranca Del Penedés, Spain
My review of this activity is one of gratitude, as it exceeded all my expectations. Our guide, Jairo, demonstrated extensive knowledge of the history ...
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April 27, 2026
Elisabeth
Barcelona, Spain
It was a very enjoyable and enriching excursion. Many thanks to our guide, María... delightful and a perfect expert on the route and its details. She ...
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April 11, 2026
Eva Maria Galán Sempere
Alicante, Spain
I had Jairo as my guide and everything was wonderful, explanations from the very first minute he picked me up at the hotel where I was staying and ver...
Traveling solo
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August 1, 2026
Paula
Madrid, Spain
The trip with Pepe was very enjoyable; his explanations and information were excellent. He was a friendly person and always attentive in case we neede...
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Tour Details

We'll set off from Santander and head to the town of Santillana del Mar, where the cave of Altamira is located. This cave is one of the most important Palaeolithic sites in the world, and only five people a week are allowed to enter in order to guarantee its preservation.

We'll then visit the Altamira National Museum and Research Centre where we'll be able to see a life-size replica of the caves. We'll marvel at the detailed cave paintings and learn about how the cave was discovered in 1868.

Afterwards, we'll begin our tour of Santillana del Mar, a beautiful medieval town known as "the town of three lies", because despite what its name suggests in Spanish, it is not holy (santo) and has no plains (llana) and no sea (mar)!

The tour will lead us down to the Plaza Mayor, and we'll enjoy our stroll through the town's cobbled streets before reaching the collegiate church of Santa Juliana. You'll have an hour of free time to explore Santillana del Mar on your own and admire the medieval architecture in its historic centre.

At the end of the tour we'll make our way back to the pickup point in Santander.

Pickup Options

When booking, the following options will be available:

Day trip from Santander hotels: this option includes pickup from hotels in central Santander. If your accommodation is not in the center, please make your way to Calle Castelar 29.
Day trip from Torrelavega hotels: this option includes pickup from all hotels in Torrelavega.

9.5

Exceptional 4,866 Travelers·836 reviews

September 17, 2026
Luis Fernando Fernandez Torga
Malaga, Spain
A fantastic day with our guide Jairo, who gave us a very enjoyable and informative tour. We particularly loved the Altamira cave replica, as thanks to...
As a couple
Is this useful?
August 19, 2026
Chiara
Italy
A lovely, well-organized half-day excursion. Santillana and Altamira are truly worth a visit. Thanks to our guide Pepe, who taught us about the prehis...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
August 11, 2026
Kilian Florido Rodriguez
Spain
Overall, a guided tour of Santillana del Mar is worthwhile (honestly, nothing you couldn't do in your own car). The best part of this tour? The fantas...
With friends
Is this useful?
August 6, 2026
Ana Cristina
Alcañiz, Spain
Rafael, the very BEST, was a very enjoyable and pleasant guide, and a great speaker. He told us a lot of anecdotes in addition to the facts about the ...
With friends
Is this useful?
May 31, 2026
Marianela Páez Puentes
Montevideo, Uruguay
The service was wonderful. They picked me up on time, and the excursion to Altamira and Santillana del Mar was unforgettable. The guide was a sensitiv...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
May 26, 2026
Emilio
Barcelona, Spain
Jairo's tour was excellent. During the drive to Santillana, he explained things about the history and other facts about the region. Once there, he gav...
Is this useful?
May 23, 2026
Luis ángel
Vilafranca Del Penedés, Spain
My review of this activity is one of gratitude, as it exceeded all my expectations. Our guide, Jairo, demonstrated extensive knowledge of the history ...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
April 27, 2026
Elisabeth
Barcelona, Spain
It was a very enjoyable and enriching excursion. Many thanks to our guide, María... delightful and a perfect expert on the route and its details. She ...
As a couple
Is this useful?
April 11, 2026
Eva Maria Galán Sempere
Alicante, Spain
I had Jairo as my guide and everything was wonderful, explanations from the very first minute he picked me up at the hotel where I was staying and ver...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
August 1, 2026
Paula
Madrid, Spain
The trip with Pepe was very enjoyable; his explanations and information were excellent. He was a friendly person and always attentive in case we neede...
Traveling solo
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Tour Details

At the end of the tour we'll make our way back to the pickup point in Santander.

Pickup Options

When booking, the following options will be available:

Day trip from Santander hotels: this option includes pickup from hotels in central Santander. If your accommodation is not in the center, please make your way to Calle Castelar 29.
Day trip from Torrelavega hotels: this option includes pickup from all hotels in Torrelavega.

Altamira & Santillana del Mar Trip