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Hop-On Hop-Off Bus + Train Santander + Centro Botín

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$28.96

Attention: Due to the strike taking place on 11 November 2026, our services may experience disruptions, delays or cancellations. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

Attention: Please note that Red Line Stop 3 out of service until further notice.

Attention: CS SANTANDER: The bus doesn't operate every day. Please see the Before You Go section below for the dates it operates.

Discover all that Santander has to offer, from its expansive city beaches and busy shopping district to its varied and modern architecture, all from the comfort of one of our famous big red buses. To make things even better, we also have a little red train! An exciting train ride up and around the Magdalena peninsula is just the ticket to ensure you view all the city’s must-see sights. And also included in your ticket is entrance to the excellent Centro Botín art museum, one of Santander’s top attractions! Book today with City Sightseeing.

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Highlights

  • 24hr unlimited Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with 360º panoramic views of Santander's top sights

  • Audio commentaries available in 4 languages

  • Enjoy a panoramic train tour of the wonderful Magdalena Peninsula

  • Admire world-class modern art and spectacular sea views from the futuristic Centro Botín

  • Flexible 12-month ticket

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Included

  • Enjoy a return train journey to Magdalena Palace

  • Take in panoramic views along a scenic route with one stop

  • Discover contemporary art at Centro Botín

  • 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour to enjoy amazing views

  • Hop off near must-see sights

Description

Hop-On Hop-Off Santander

You’re never too far away from a breathtaking coastal view in the historical port city of Santander, and you can sit back and relax while enjoying the panoramic views from the top deck of one of our comfortable and convenient buses.

Hop off at Santander’s imposing Gothic Cathedral, where you can see ancient silver vessels containing the real skulls of the patron saints of the city. We think the kids would love them!

Take a stroll along the nearby bustling, flower-lined Paseo Pereda and enjoy an ice-cold gelato. Ogle some impressive art at the striking, futuristic Centro Botín, with rooftop viewing platforms overlooking the stunning bay.

Hop on and head to the golden sand and crystal-clear waters of the Playa del Sardinero. Despite the name, there’s nothing fishy about this surfer’s paradise! Amble along the promenade, stop off to sample some fresh, local seafood and treat yourself to a local cerveza as you watch the sun go down over the crashing waves.

Our breezy open-top buses will allow you to venture even further afield to peaceful Parque de Mataleñas and Faro de Cabo Mayor. Under no circumstances, forget your camera! You’ll feel like you’ve reached the end of the Earth as you stare out into the beautiful Bay of Biscay and beyond to the wild Atlantic Ocean.

Santander Magdalena Train Experience

Also included in your ticket is our little red train, which will take you on a guided tour of the majestic Magdalena Peninsula. Go for a wander along the rugged coastline and visit the emblematic Palacio de la Magdalena, the former summer house of the Spanish monarchy.

The train saves you a walk up the hill, and you’ll have time to hop off and explore. All in all, this is the perfect package if you really want to get to know Santander.

Centro Botín

To complete your Santander experience, we’ve also included entrance to the Centro Botín, Santander’s fantastic modern art museum. The cutting-edge waterfront building is a work of art itself! It is covered in 280,000 ceramic discs, giving it a fabulously futuristic feel.

Once inside, you’ll be as dazzled by the sweeping views of the bay as you are by its impressive collection of international contemporary art. With its rotating offering of art exhibitions and cultural activities, you might find that one visit is not enough!

Book our ultimate Santander combination ticket today!

Before you go

Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

  • Bus operational days: April: 4th, 5th, 6th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 25th, 26th and 27th; May: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 30th and 31st; 1st June – 12th October: every day
  • First tour: 10:00
  • Last tour: 19.00
  • Duration: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Monday-Friday: frequency every 1 hour and 15 minutes
  • Saturday and Sunday: frequency every 35/40 minutes
  • Our buses are wheelchair accessible.
  • Dogs are permitted on the bus and train (no carrier required)

Santander Magdalena Train Experience:
Train schedule:

  • Runs daily, all year round.
  • Summer: 10:00 to 19:00 (uninterrumpted service)
  • Winter: 10.00 to 14:00 and from 15:30 to 18:00
  • Frequency: every 15-20 minutes
  • In the summer months, the ticket includes a guided tour around the outside of the Magdalena Palace

Centro Botín

  • October to May: Tuesday to Friday 10:00 – 14:00, 16:00 – 20:00; Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays: 10:00 to 20:00
  • June to September: Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 :00 to 20:00
  • Every Monday in July and August: from 10 :00 to 21:00
    • Closed: 1 January and 25 December

Map

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the chosen travel date.

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City Sightseeing Santander
C/Bergantin, 11, Polígono de Raos
39011, Santander, Spain