Comillas, El Capricho, Santillana del Mar + Bosque de Secuoyas Day Trip from Santander

Santiago is an excellent guide, with in-depth knowledge of Cantabria and its diverse traditions, history, and customs. T...

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Looking for the top things to see in Cantabria? This tour will take you to visit Comillas, Gaudi's Capricho, Santillana del Mar and the Bosque de Secuoyas.

Details

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 bus
English–speaking guide
Admission to Gaudí's El Capricho

Not included

Food and drinks

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

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Exceptional 2,360 Travelers·279 reviews

September 25, 2026
Monica Rincon Acereda
Las Palmas, Spain
Santiago is an excellent guide, with in-depth knowledge of Cantabria and its diverse traditions, history, and customs. The excursion is very enjoyable...
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August 27, 2026
Juan
Madrid, Spain
Both the driver (Oscar) and the guide (Héctor) were excellent, despite having to manage a mixed group and having to repeat comments and explanations i...
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August 23, 2026
Yojahira Alejos Cardenas
Valencia, Spain
The experience was incredible. Our guide, Santiago, explained everything very clearly. It was a real pleasure to take this tour with someone who, in a...
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May 17, 2026
Rosa
Mataró, Spain
Patricia, our guide, did a great job. Her explanations were very good, but the excursion suffers from planning issues, which is somewhat common when t...
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April 7, 2026
Paolo Nicola Gaveglio
Barcelona, Spain
We loved it! Héctor was a great guide, and Silvia's detailed explanation of Gaudí's enchanting Capricho was outstanding. A highly recommended excursio...
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October 8, 2026
Paco Crespo Mota
Spain
The activity was fantastic; we had a wonderful day. Patricia, the guide, is lovely and explained everything perfectly. Thank you for such a great day!
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October 3, 2026
Anónimo
Pr, United States
Even though it rained on us, our guide Pilar and Juan Carlos (driver) provided excellent service
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September 27, 2026
Manuela
Valencia, Spain
The wonderful guide
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September 26, 2026
Victor
Santa Cruz De Tenerife, Spain
Very good experience
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September 24, 2026
José Manuel Manzanedo Miñano
Paterna, Spain
Perfect
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Looking for the top things to see in Cantabria? This tour will take you to visit Comillas, Gaudi's Capricho, Santillana del Mar and the Bosque de Secuoyas.

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 bus 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 m (131 ft) high and 2 m (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. Then, you'll have 3 hours of free time to continue exploring the town and grab lunch at a local restaurant.

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.

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 am at Av. de Dorat, 32, at the bus terminal

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Day trips

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Looking for the top things to see in Cantabria? This tour will take you to visit Comillas, Gaudi's Capricho, Santillana del Mar and the Bosque de Secuoyas.

Tour Description

At the indicated time, we'll begin this tour of the best of Cantabria.

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 am at Av. de Dorat, 32, at the bus terminal

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