Santoña and Anchovy Factory tour from Santander - small groups

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US$71.34 per guest

Adult x1

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Earliest available date: July 28, 2026

Free cancellation (24 hours notice)

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

Reviews

Location

Cantabria

Duration

4 hours 30 minutes

Number of Guests

1 - 8 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English, Spanish, Italian

Other

Pescetarian, Family-friendly, Pet-friendly

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Explore the world of Cantabrian anchovies at a factory in Santoña. Sail through scenic marshes and bays, unlock the charm of this quaint fishing village, and savor Santoña's unique allure.

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

HIGHLIGHTS

• Discover how the anchovy of Cantabria is manufactured

• Have fun doing a boat trip though Santoña's bay and marshes (optiona) or enjoy free time to visit Santoña on your pace

• Visit the village of Santoña

• Get in love with the beautiful marshes of Santoña, Vitoria and Joel

SUMMARY

Discover how the famous anchovies of Santoña are made by visiting a small anchovy factory in Santoña. Also, visit this small fishing village and enjoy an optional unforgettable boat trip through its bay and marshes.

What You Get

Visit Anchovy factory "Conservas Emilia"

Driver/guide

Transport by private vehicle

Food and drinks

Boat Trip along the bay of Santoña (1 hr)

Good To Know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Specialized infant seats are available

What You’ll Experience

Santona

Visit the fishing village of Santoña and the anchovy factory of Conservas Emilia

1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Conservas Emilia

You will visit the main factory of Conservas Emilia, one of the most important anchovy factory in the area. You will learn how this gourmet product is manufactured and will have the opportunity to buy directly at the factory.

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Faro del Caballo

Optional activity: 1-hour boat trip across the bay of Santoña and up to the Lighthouse of "El Caballo". Price: 15€ /adult - € 7€/child (4-12 y)

1 hourAdmission Ticket Not Included

Santona

Free time to visit the village (if you do not want to do the boat trip)

1 hourAdmission Ticket Free

Puerto Pesquero de Santona (Pass By)

Enjoy a short walk through the port of Santoña. We will see some fishing boats and learn about the anchovy and white tuna fishing process. From here we will also enjoy beautiful views over the bay.

Fuerte de San Martin

We will do a short walk up to this fortification of the XVII century from where we will enjoy beautiful views over the bay.

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Pickup Point

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Pickup Details

We will pick you up at your hotel in Santander. Please contact us to arrange a meeting place if your hotel is outside the city.

Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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Reviews

4.8

based on 10 reviews

(Viator)

do not miss this beautiful town with a rich history and thriving preserved seafood industry

October 02, 2025

As a lover of anchovies I am interested to know how they are processed. The factory provided an informative tour including a short video in English which covered everything. While we were there a p...read more

(Viator)

The trip was interesting...

September 25, 2025

The trip was interesting and the downpour of rain all day was a little daunting for we big babies. Guide was very good and did everything to make our small group happy.

(TripAdvisor)

Lovely Santoña

May 06, 2024

Santoña is a very beautiful place. We were at the anchovy fair and had a great time. Its very friendly people, delicious cuisine and beautiful surroundings. We will be back

(Viator)

Worth a day out to learn about the local culture

October 21, 2022

Interesting to see the process of packing the anchovies. Interesting to hear about the history of the town. The only negative was the boat trip was all in spanish so had no idea what we were lookin...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Lo volveriamos a repetir

October 12, 2022

A sido muy curioso descubrir como se limpian las anchoas una a una i la dedicacion que le ponen, las chicas de la fabrica fueron muy amables.Jairo que fue nuestro guia nos explico muy bien la histo...read more