Gaudí's El Capricho, Santillana del Mar & Santander Day Trip
Cantabria Day Trip from Bilbao: Comillas, Santillana, and Santander
We'll meet at the designated time under the Puppy sculpture, next to the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, and from there, we'll head west toward Cantabria.
After about 1.5 hours on the road, we'll arrive in Comillas, one of Cantabria's most beautiful coastal towns. Once there, we'll take a 30-minute guided walk to discover the town's charm, passing by landmarks like the Puerta de los Pájaros, the Sobrellano Palace, and the Casa del Duque de Almodóvar del Río.
Next, we'll head to Comillas' most famous monument for a guided visit to El Capricho de Gaudí, a stunning Modernist residence officially named Villa Quijano. It's a truly unique building, as it's one of the few works the architect behind the Sagrada Família completed outside of Catalonia.
We'll spend about 40 minutes exploring El Capricho, uncovering the secrets held within both the house and its charming gardens. From there, we'll leave Comillas behind and head to a nearby lookout point for beautiful views of the Cantabrian coast.
Continuing along the coast, after about 30 minutes, we'll arrive in the picturesque town of Santillana del Mar. Despite its name, this charming town isn't actually on the coast. Here, we'll take a 40-minute walk to see landmarks such as the Santa Juliana Collegiate Church and the Velarde and Peredo Barreda palaces from the outside. Afterward, you'll have 1 hour of free time to grab lunch in Santillana.
After lunch, we'll head off on a 30-minute drive to Santander, where we'll enjoy a guided tour. Over the course of about 1 hour, we'll see Cantabria's capital's landmarks from the outside, including the cathedral, the Centro Botín, the Pereda Monument, Alfonso XIII Park, and the Church of Cristo.
Finally, we'll head back from Santander to the meeting point in Bilbao, wrapping up this 9-hour day trip.
More Information
Duration
9 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.
Included
Transportation by minibus or bus
English–speaking guide
El Capricho de Gaudí admission
Not included
Food & 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 conditions
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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.
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 3 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
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Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?
A - Local Experts Tours (Donostyle Tours) Corporate name: DONOSTYLETOURS SL Registered Office: Camino de Pillotegi 2, planta 3, oficina 304, San Sebastián, Spain Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): B75134254 Contact information Email: info@donostyletours.com Phone: +34 644979289 This supplier is commited to providing services in accordance with applicable European Union laws.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Free cancellation
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