Santander Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Magdalenga Sightseeing Train, Santander

The City Sightseeing drivers were lovely; they boarded to give us headsets, to advise us on stops of particular interest...

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The Santander sightseeing bus is a practical way to see one of the most beautiful cities on the north coast of Spain. You can get on and off as you wish and explore the city at your own pace.

Details

Duration

1 day.

Language

The activity takes place with recorded commentary in English.

Included

Unlimited use of the City Sightseeing buses over 24 hours
Ticket for the Magdalena Sightseeing Train
Recorded commentary in English
Headphones for each person

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Varies according to the attraction included.

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

8.0

Excellent 3,021 Travelers·283 reviews

July 14, 2026
Cristina
Gurnee, United States
The City Sightseeing drivers were lovely; they boarded to give us headsets, to advise us on stops of particular interest (restaurant areas, stops clos...
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June 29, 2026
Anónimo
Sevilla, Spain
It provides a comprehensive overview of the city, passing by its most iconic and recognizable landmarks, allowing you to visit them at your leisure wi...
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October 7, 2026
Ramon Vega Santana
Las Palmas, Spain
Very good. The drivers were pleasant and very professional.
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August 23, 2026
Graciela Amalia
Denia, Spain
Very good experience, although I didn't end up taking the train even though I had paid for it.
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August 20, 2026
Yolanda Cortés Galera
Spain
Infrequent
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August 16, 2026
Anónimo
Ba, Spain
The route was very well explained on the bus and the drivers, both in the morning and afternoon, were very attentive.
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August 10, 2026
María Angeles Adán Hernando
Córdoba, Spain
The activity did not disappoint us thanks to our tourist bus driver, Miguel, who, with his kindness, friendliness and excellent directions, made us ma...
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July 31, 2026
Yolanda
Spain
Very good, the drivers were super friendly, the buses were very punctual, they drop you off close to all the important places... in short, great!
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July 2, 2026
David Recasens Vidal
Hospitalet De Llobregat, Spain
Highly recommended activity. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. A great way to explore Santander, with the option to hop on and off as many times as yo...
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June 23, 2026
Josep Maria Solanelles Serra
Artes, Spain
Fun and important | Very interesting
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Route & Stops

The Santander hop-on hop-off bus has 9 stops and a 40-minute-long route. You'll see all the tourist areas in one of Spain's most popular destinations on board a double-decker open-topped bus. And throughout the journey, you'll enjoy recorded commentary in English, telling you all you need to know about the places you're passing.

Hills, cliffs, beaches... on the sightseeing bus, you can visit some of the most interesting spots in Santander, such as Sardinero beach, the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Ascension, Puerto Chico, the Maritime Museum, or the Magdalena Palace, the best-known building in the city.

You can see the route and all its stops using the following link:

Route and list of stops on the Santander sightseeing bus

Important: Stop 3 will be out of service until further notice due to construction in the area.

How It Works

The ticket is valid for 24 hours from its first use, that is to say, if the ticket is used on Monday at 3 pm, it'll be valid until Tuesday at 3 pm. Over this period, you can get on and off the buses as many times as you like.

Although you'll be asked to select a start date during booking, you can start using the service within 12 months from the selected date.

Magdalena Sightseeing Train

To complete the Santander experience, the ticket includes a trip around the Magdalena Peninsula on board the sightseeing train. You'll enjoy a 20-minute panoramic tour of this beautiful spot, and you'll be able to see the emblematic Magdalena Palace, a former summer home of the Spanish monarchy. In addition, thanks to the audio guide, you'll learn all about the places you'll pass..

This way, you'll be entitled to a return trip in this vehicle, as well as unlimited use of the sightseeing bus for 24 hours.

Schedule & Frequency

The Santander hop-on hop-off bus runs from 10 am to 7 pm, with buses departing every 35 minutes (on weekends) and 75 minutes (from Monday to Friday).

The Magdalena sightseeing train runs from 10 am to 2 pm and 3:30 pm to 6:20 pm with a frequency of 20 minutes.

Types of activities in Santander

Day trips

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Route & Stops

You can see the route and all its stops using the following link:

Route and list of stops on the Santander sightseeing bus

Important: Stop 3 will be out of service until further notice due to construction in the area.

How It Works

Although you'll be asked to select a start date during booking, you can start using the service within 12 months from the selected date.

Magdalena Sightseeing Train

This way, you'll be entitled to a return trip in this vehicle, as well as unlimited use of the sightseeing bus for 24 hours.

Schedule & Frequency

The Santander hop-on hop-off bus runs from 10 am to 7 pm, with buses departing every 35 minutes (on weekends) and 75 minutes (from Monday to Friday).

The Magdalena sightseeing train runs from 10 am to 2 pm and 3:30 pm to 6:20 pm with a frequency of 20 minutes.

Santander Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Magdalenga Sightseeing Train