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Santander cityscape with red City Sightseeing bus near coastal historic buildings.
Red double-decker bus for City Sightseeing tour in Santander, parked near a historic building.
Palacio de la Magdalena overlooking the coastline in Santander, Spain.
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Highlights

  • See Santander’s rebuilt streets on a 24-hour hop-on hop-off ride around this seaside gem that locals lovingly call the Bride of the Sea.
  • Ride the Red route to 11 top sights with buses every 30–40 minutes or remain onboard the full loop for a quick and pleasant tour of Santander.
  • Take a 20-minute train to the gorgeous Magdalena Peninsula, plus free entry to Centro Botin with its brilliant and unique sea-facing architecture.
  • Discover Santander’s history from the devastating fire to its seafaring traditions with a six-language audio guide on hop-on hop-off buses.
  • Cover Santander’s essentials in one visit by exploring Palacio de la Magdalena, Playa del Sardinero and the historic Cathedral’s grand architecture.

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Santander cityscape with red City Sightseeing bus near coastal historic buildings.
Red double-decker bus for City Sightseeing tour in Santander, parked near a historic building.
Red tourist train on a scenic route for a panoramic train tour.

Red route

Discover the city's coastal areas, city center, and a scenic peninsula along this route, offering you a panoramic view of its diverse environments. It allows exploration of both the urban and natural beauty, including green spaces and seaside locales.

Schedule

  • First bus: 10am from (B) Paseo Pereda / Centro Botín

  • Last bus: 7pm from (B) Paseo Pereda / Centro Botín

  • Frequency: Every 35 minutes

  • Popular stops: Playa del Sardinero, Magdalena Peninsula, Centro Botín

Magdalena Train Tour

The City Sightseeing Santander train starts at Magdalena Peninsula, offering scenic views and a stop at the historic Magdalena Palace. Enjoy breathtaking coastal vistas, a short palace tour, and sights like galleons and a mini zoo before returning.

Schedule

  • First train: 10am from Campa de la Magdalena

  • Last train: 7pm from Campa de la Magdalena

  • Frequency: Every 15 to 20 minutes

  • Popular stops: Cantabrian Sea, El Sardinero, 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 and off for the duration of your ticket.

Inclusions

  • 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)

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

Booking FAQs

The first bus departs at 10am from Paseo Pereda / Centro Botín.

On weekends, buses operate every 35 to 40 minutes.

Yes, the buses are wheelchair accessible.

Dogs are allowed onboard as long as they travel in a portable kennel.

Specific details related to add-ons like museum entry and train tours will be shared post-booking.

The train tour lasts for approximately 20 minutes, offering scenic views along with a stop at Magdalena Palace.

A six-language audio guide is available on the buses to explore Santander’s history and seafaring traditions.

The guided tour of Magdalena Palace is included during summer months as part of this package.

You will get free entry to Centro Botín, known for its unique and brilliant sea-facing architecture.

Yes, the package includes a return train ticket to Magdalena Palace.

The first bus departs at 10am from Paseo Pereda / Centro Botín, while the last one leaves at 7pm from the same location.

Buses operate every 35 minutes on both weekdays and weekends. During weekends, they may have a frequency of up to 40 minutes.

The popular stops include Playa del Sardinero, Magdalena Peninsula, and Centro Botín.

Yes, the City Sightseeing Santander train starts at the Magdalena Peninsula. It provides scenic views with stops including the historic Magdalena Palace and offers free entry to Centro Botín.

Dogs are allowed onboard as long as they travel in a portable kennel.

Yes, all buses on this tour are wheelchair accessible.

Specific details about add-ons such as museum entry and train tours will be provided in the ticket after booking.

The tour offers a 24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off experience on the Red route. It includes access to a panoramic train tour of Magdalena Peninsula, return ticket to Magdalena Palace, guided tours during summer months at Magdalena Palace, and entry to Centro Botín.

The tour is available only on specific dates. A list of these dates can be found by checking the provided link in your booking details.

Highlights include exploring Santander’s rebuilt streets, riding buses every 30–40 minutes on the Red route with stops at top sights like Palacio de la Magdalena and Playa del Sardinero. You'll also experience a six-language audio guide detailing Santander's history.

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