SANTANDER PRIVATE FIELD GUIDE
Two Hours on the Magdalena: A Private, Walking Tour of Santander’s Royal Peninsula
A private, two-hour walking visit that takes you through the Palacio de la Magdalena, the peninsula’s open‑air maritime exhibits and its mini‑zoo—tailored to your group’s pace and interests.
Two Hours on the Magdalena: A Private, Walking Tour of Santander’s Royal Peninsula.
Perched where the sea meets the city, Santander’s Magdalena Peninsula compresses royal history, maritime invention and small‑scale wildlife into a walkable stretch of landscaped headland. On this private visit you move at your own pace with a guide who opens the palace’s principal floor, explains the summer presence of Alfonso XIII and Victoria Eugenia, and leads you through an outdoor museum, a compact marine zoo and the former royal stables.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Palacio de la Magdalena: royal summer rooms
Begin inside the palace on the principal floor open to the public and learn about the summers spent in Santander by Alfonso XIII and Victoria Eugenia as your private guide narrates the house’s royal past.
El Hombre y la Mar: an open‑air maritime museum
Stroll the peninsula’s outdoor exhibits, including Vital Alsar’s 'La Balsa' and the galleons that retrace Atlantic routes, which together tell Santander’s long relationship with sea exploration and adventure.
A compact marine zoo and historic stables
Visit the peninsula’s mini zoo, home to sea lions, seals and Cape penguins, and pass the Caballerizas Reales — now facilities of the Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo — to round out a varied, easily paced walk.
What the day feels like
What the visit feels like
This is a two‑hour walking visit, private to your party and designed to be flexible: the guide leads you through the palace’s main rooms, then along the peninsula to maritime sculptures, replica vessels and a small marine collection, with time to linger or move on according to your group’s interests.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this private peninsula visit:
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The visit lasts approximately 2 horas.
Meet at the Puerta Norte del edificio del Palacio de la Magdalena.
This is a walking visit across the peninsula; comfortable shoes and weather‑appropriate clothing are recommended.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The private visit runs approximately 2 horas.
Where do we meet the guide?
The meeting point is the Puerta Norte del edificio del Palacio de la Magdalena.
What does the visit include?
The visit includes a tour of the palace’s principal floor, stops at the El Hombre y la Mar outdoor museum, the mini zoo (sea lions, seals, Cape penguins) and views of the Caballerizas Reales.
Is the tour private and customizable?
Yes — the tour is private (for your family and friends) and the walking itinerary can be modified to your convenience.
Will we see animals on the visit?
Yes — the peninsula’s mini zoo is inhabited by sea lions, seals and Cape penguins.