Private Puente Viesgo Caves Full-Day Tour from Santander
Overview
HIGHLIGHTS
• Visit caves of El Castillo and Las Monedas, both with cave paintings
• Visit the village of Puente Viesgo
• Visit the Neocave in the Altamira Museum
• Visit the villages of Santillana del Mar and Puente Viesgo
SUMMARY
On this unforgettable day, you will visit the Altamira Museum and its Neocave (this is a replica of the famous Altamira Cave), this first visit will serve us as a good introduction to the history of Paleolithic art in Cantabria. You will also enjoy a private visit to the famous caves of “El Castillo” and “Las Monedas” in Puente Viesgo (both declared World Heritage by Unesco since 2008). This proposal to visit a real cave with cave art in a private visit is a rare opportunity you cannot miss out if you like paleolithic art!.
To complete this day, you will also visit the village of Puente Viesgo and Santillana del Mar, one of the nicest and best-conserved villages of the middle-age in Spain.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrance ticket to Las Monedas Cave
- Entrance ticket to Altamira Museum -Neocave
- Entrance ticket to El Castillo Cave
- Transport by private vehicle
- Driver/guide
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
We will pick you up at your hotel in Santander. If your accommodation is outside the city, please contact us to agree on a meeting place.
What To Expect
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Cave of El Castillo
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Cueva De Las Monedas
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Santillana del Mar
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Museo de Altamira
1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
- BOOKING IS ONLY ACCEPTED FOR A MINIMUM OF 2 PEOPLE
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Entrance ticket to Las Monedas Cave.
- Entrance ticket to Altamira Museum -Neocave.
- Entrance ticket to El Castillo Cave.
- Transport by private vehicle.
- Driver/guide.
- Food and drinks.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Puente Viesgo Caves Full-Day Tour from Santander is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Puente Viesgo Caves Full-Day Tour from Santander will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrance ticket to Las Monedas Cave
- Entrance ticket to Altamira Museum -Neocave
- Entrance ticket to El Castillo Cave
- Transport by private vehicle
- Driver/guide
- Food and drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
- BOOKING IS ONLY ACCEPTED FOR A MINIMUM OF 2 PEOPLE
