Picos de Europa and Potes Guided Tour from Santander-small groups
Overview
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9 hours
Mobile ticket
HIGHLIGHTS
• You will cross the Hermida gorge by van
• You will have the opportunity to take the Cable Car in Fuente Dé and go up to Picos de Europa at a height of 1.823 m
• You will take lovely photos of the Picos de Europa area
• You will enjoy free time to visit Potes, capital Liébana
• You will discover the Monastery of Santo Toribio
SUMMARY
In this full-day excursion, you will discover the beautiful mountain region of Liébana. We will drive to Fuente Dé, where you will enjoy some free time to take the Cable Car to go up to Picos de Europa if you wish (entrance fees not included).
You will also visit the Monastery of Santo Toribio, one of the four holy places of Christianity for hosting the Lignum Crucis. Finally, we will arrive at the village of Potes, the capital of the region, and considered one of the most beautiful towns in Spain for its cobbled streets, stone houses, and bridges. In Potes, you will enjoy some free time for lunch and shopping if you wish.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
We book cable car for you (extra charge of € 20.00/person low season- €30€ high season)
A maximum of 8 people per booking
Minimum group of 4 people to confirm this tour
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Driver/guide
Local taxes
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Transport by private vehicle
Food and drinks
Entrance tickets for the Cable Car
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Exploring Cantabria
We will pick you up at your hotel in Santander
Teleferico Fuente De
We will take the cable car to go up to Picos de Europa
Options
Picos de Europa and Potes Guided Tour from Santander-small groups
Pickup included
Reviews
99 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
see Picos de Europa from the top cable car station
Ken Y,
Oct 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00This trip will show you why the Pico's de Europa are a must see destination. The cable car whisks you 800 m to another climatic zone and see avian fauna enjoying the thermals.
Viator should clearly say...
MariaPerez,
Sep 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00Viator should clearly say that there is an opportunity to have lunch. Aldi, give the expected return time..
Great day- drive along...
Ruth P,
Sep 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great day- drive along the gorge to monastery. Extra 30€ for the teleferique but well worth it. Plenty of time to take in the views. Leisurely lunch in Potes. Perfect weather made it a marvellous day.
Overall, decent tour....
Carlye S,
Aug 27, 2025
- Viator
3.00Overall, decent tour. Really enjoyed Picos de Europa and the Monastery. Potes was a tourist trap of a town and make sure to bring cash or you're unable to eat in most restaurants. Really found Potes to not be very welcoming and the shops were your run of the mill places. Not super friendly either with small children as the walking paths have multiple cars, was not super safe.
It's a very...
margarita g,
Aug 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00It is a highly recommended tour, all beautiful, and the guide, Jairo, charming, motivated and professional, congratulations
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