Altamira and Santillana del Mar Half-day Trip

A half-day trip to visit a prehistoric cave and a local village

4.7 · Exceptional(36 reviews)
Free cancellation available
Duration: 5 hours

On this half-day trip, you will be able to explore the prehistoric paintings of the Altamira Museum, including a replica of the UNESCO-listed cave which contained the first Palaeolithic cave art to be discovered in Europe in modern times.

Then, you will get to visit one of the most beautiful villages in Spain, Santillana del Mar. In this medieval village, you will be able to walk along the cobbled streets until you reach the Plaza Mayor and Collegiata Church of Santa Julina. After this, you will have some free time to explore Santillana on your own before heading back to Santander.

Why visit

  • The world's most important prehistoric paintings
  • Chance to visit one of the country's most beautiful villages
  • Free time to explore the medieval village

What's included

  • Entrance fees
  • Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

What's not included

    What's not included
    • Food and drinks

    Restrictions

    • Comfortable footwear is recommended.

    Languages spoken by guide

    English (UK)
    Spanish

    Additional information

    A minimum of two participants is required for the tour to go ahead. The tour will not exceed eight participants.

    Please note that the tour operator will contact you in advance if the minimum group is not reached.

    Pickup service is available from your hotel in Santander. Alternatively, you can go to the designated meeting point.

    Please wear comfortable shoes.

    Please bring your ticket with you to the attraction.

    Location

    Pick-up point
    Calle Castelar, 25, Santander, 39004
    Pickup service is available from your hotel in Santander. Alternatively, you can go to the designated meeting point at the bus stop in C/ Castelar, 25 (next to hotel Vincci Puertochico).

    User ratings

    4.7 · Exceptional(36 reviews)
    Good value
    4.6
    Facilities
    4.7
    Quality of service
    4.8
    Ease of access
    4.7

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