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Highlights
- Experience a full-day journey through Santander's revitalized streets on this hop-on hop-off bus tour, affectionately known as the Bride of the Sea.
- Choose to ride the Red route with buses arriving every 30–40 minutes or stay aboard for an entire loop around Santander’s top attractions.
- Take a scenic 20-minute train trip to Magdalena Peninsula and enjoy complimentary entry to Centro Botín, renowned for its stunning sea-facing architecture.
- Explore Santander's long history from the great fire to maritime traditions with a multilingual audio guide available on hop-on hop-off buses.
- Visit key sites in one go by touring Palacio de la Magdalena, Playa del Sardinero and admiring the grandeur of the historic Cathedral.
Your Experience
Start an exploration of Santander's coastal areas, city center, and scenic Magdalena Peninsula with a panoramic view along this route. It offers insights into both urban landscapes and natural beauty, including green spaces and seaside spots.
Schedule
- The first bus departs at 10am from Paseo Pereda / Centro Botín (B).
- The last bus leaves at 7pm from Paseo Pereda / Centro Botín (B).
- Buses run every 35 minutes.
- Popular stops include Playa del Sardinero, Magdalena Peninsula, and Centro Botín.
Magdalena Train Tour
The City Sightseeing Santander train commences at the Magdalena Peninsula. It offers scenic views along with a stop at the historic Magdalena Palace. Enjoy stunning coastal vistas, a brief palace tour, and sights like galleons and a mini zoo before returning.
Schedule
- The first train departs at 10am from Campa de la Magdalena.
- The last train leaves at 7pm from Campa de la Magdalena.
- Trains run every 15 to 20 minutes.
- Popular stops include the Cantabrian Sea, El Sardinero, and Museum of Man and the Sea.
Please click here for a detailed Red Route map and its boarding points.
You can join the tour at any stop and hop on or off throughout your ticket's duration.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- 24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
- Access to Red route
- 20-min panoramic train tour of Magdalena Peninsula
- Return train ticket to Magdalena Palace
- Guided tour of Magdalena Palace (during summer months)
- Entry to Centro Botín
- Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian & Portuguese (on the bus)
- Personal expenses
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Must Know
- The buses are wheelchair accessible for easy travel.
- Dogs can join you on your journey if they remain in a portable kennel.
- Enjoy frequent departures every 35 to 40 minutes, especially over the weekend.
- Your ticket will include specific details about add-ons like museum entry and train tours after booking.
- The tour operates only on certain dates; check availability before planning your visit.
Ticket Delivery
Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
No printout required! Just show your mobile voucher to the driver and collect your bus ticket.
You can join the Hop-on Hop-Off tour from any of the boarding points. Click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
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