Peninsula and Magdalena Palace in Santander
Descriptions come from the operator and are translated automatically.
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in Spanish
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover the very interesting history of this magnificent palace, given to the king by the people of Santander. We will visit the interior of the Magdalena Palace and the most interesting rooms that are open to the public on the main floor, recounting, at the same time, the story of the Spanish kings Alfonso XIII and Victoria Eugenia of Battenberg during their summers in Santander. Next, we will walk through the most emblematic places of the Magdalena Peninsula, such as the “Museum of Man and the Sea”, where we will see “La Balsa” by Vital Alsar and the galleons that crossed the Atlantic Ocean, captained by this great Cantabrian sailor. We will continue with the peninsula's mini zoo, where we will enjoy its striking inhabitants: sea lions, seals and Cape penguins. We will arrive at the monument in homage to Félix Rodríguez de la Fuente and also the old Royal Stables.
Inclusions
What's included
- Official guide to tourism and heritage
- Tickets to the Magdalena Palace
What's not
- Gratuities
Itinerary
We will visit the exterior and the main interior floor of the Palace, learning about its main rooms and its rich and relevant history and architecture.
We will take a nice walk around the Magdalena Peninsula, admiring its magnificent landscapes, as well as the mini zoo, where penguins and seals live together, the old stables, today used as UIMP facilities and the open-air museum: Man and the Sea.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.8
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We will meet at the north gate of the Magdalena Palace, next to the arcade and the staircase leading to the building. The guide will be identified with his official accreditation.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 40 travellers
- Operated by
- Visitacantabria.es
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Santander
- Its from-price is 87% below the median of the 66 experiences we list in Santander.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 16 of 66.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Santander
Santander is a seaside city on Spain's northern coast, with belle-époque beaches, a royal summer palace on a headland and a cool, green Cantabrian climate.
Santander, the capital of Cantabria, sits on a wide bay on Spain's northern coast, facing the Bay of Biscay. A fire in 1941 burned much of the old centre, which was rebuilt around the cathedral and the seafront gardens of the Paseo de Pereda. The Centro Botín, an arts centre by the architect Renzo Piano, juts over the harbour on pillars, and the Mercado de la Esperanza is the old covered market.
Top-ranked sights in Santander: Palacio de la Magdalena.
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