Private Puente Viesgo Caves Full-Day Tour from Santander
Description
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.
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This has has been declared World Heritage by Unesco and it is one of the most important caves in the world for its cave paintings. Please notice that the regular visit is in Spanish. Please contact us if you want to have a private tour in English or someone translating the visit for you into English.
This cave had been declared World Heritage by Unesco in the year 2008. Please notice that the regular visit is in Spanish. Please contact us if you want to have a private tour in English or someone translating the visit for you into English
We will enjoy this unforgettable visit to Santillana del Mar, one of the most beautiful villages in Spain
You will visit the Altamira Museum and the so-called "neocave", this is a replica of the Altamira Cave, declared word heritage in 1985 for its valuable cave art.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
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.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
Reviews(14)
Our tour guide was Jairo. He was extremely knowledgeable about all things locally in addition to the caves. He handeled everthing expertly. Yes, the personal tour was expensive, but in my book it was absolutely worth it! I give him/them my highest recommendation!!!
The caves were incredible and Maria was a wonderful guide. A once in a lifetime trip. Highly recommended!
A beautiful, complete and didactic tour. Both Pepe and Rafael were most empathetic and pleasant. In addition, from the first moment they tell you about the organization, development and history of it, very well documented. Always attentive to your suggestions, they adapt to it. Punctuality throughout the Service. We were perfectly attended. Thank you both so much!
An absolutely great day with our guide, Gabriela. Our full-day private tour of the caves, Cueva el Castillo, Cueva las Monedas and Altamira, with side excursions to Puente Viesgo and Santillana Del Mar, was fantastic. As a local, Gabriela has extensive knowledge of the area and the history of the caves. In fact, her knowledge of the caves equalled or even surpassed that of the official guides. Gabriela speaks both Spanish and English so she made history come alive for both my wife (who is Spanish and English speaking) and I (who am English speaking). It was a special privilege to have Gabriela narrate the history of the Altamira cave because when there, the other visitors were only doing self-guided tours. We’re hoping to return to Santander to do additional excursions with Gabriela. Notes: Book your trip very early because the admissions to Cuevas Castillo and Las Monedas are very limited. You have to be in good physical condition to make the trek to, and through, these two caves. The original Altamira cave is closed to tourists because of their negative impact on the cave and its paintings. This tour is of an exact recreation of the caves. There is easy access on foot or for those with disabilities.
It was a good experience, a whole tour with guide for ourselves, very complete explanations, super Pro and trusted guide, it is worth doing and living it.
My husband wanted to visit the caves for a long time. The experience on the day was more than he expected and a day we will remember always. Our guide Pepé was so knowledgable, kind and nothing was too much trouble- highly recommended tour. 5 star+
My daughter and I loved this tour. Our guide, Jairo, was very friendly and knowledgeable. We recommend this tour to anyone who is interested in cave art!
Jairo provided an amazing day of touring the caves! Our private tour of 3 people allowed us to absorb his knowledgeable as we walked in and around the caves. We appreciated that we were able to be picked up directly at the Santander airport to begin our day of exploring and dropped off at our hotel when our day ended. We look forward to bringing our friends back to this area for future tours with Jairo.
The tour was very interesting and our guide and driver was very nice and professional. She answered all the questions we asked and was ready to help us with everything
Cave of El Castillo and Cueva Las Monedas were totally different from each other - and totally awesome. As the local guide related stories, history, and geology in Spanish, Hannah, quietly translated. Next we drove to Santillana del Mar and spent time in the beautiful old village before visiting the Museo de Altamira. I would highly recommend this tour and Hannah as your guide.
