Santillana del Mar Scavenger Hunt: The Real Deal: Hunting Legends in Santillana del Mar
Two hours. One epic Santillana del Mar adventure. Your team will solve puzzles, complete challenges, and explore historic landmarks. On this modern day treasure hunt in Santillana del Mar you will compete for the top spot in your city. You can start your scavenger hunt any time your group is ready. Learn how it works.
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Santillana del Mar. This top rated Santillana del Mar Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 1.93 miles and has 7 stops.
Activity Info: The Real Deal: Hunting Legends in Santillana del Mar
Step into the heart of Santillana del Mar on a walking tour that brings history to life. Solve riddles and trivia as you visit iconic sites like the National Museum and Neocave of Altamira, Palacio de Velarde, and Torre del Merino. Along the way, uncover local legends, snap creative photos, and unlock fascinating stories behind every landmark. Compete with friends or family on the leaderboard as you explore hidden gems and beautiful architecture. Perfect for group outings, date nights, family adventures, or team building events.
You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.
Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt
National Museum and Neocave of Altamira
Bask in the creative genius of our ancient ancestors at this world-famous museum. Here, the secrets of Paleolithic life leap from stone and pigment, thrilling all who enter the Neocave's depths.
Palacio de Velarde
Grand balconies and crested stonework line this corner of the Plaza de las Arenas, a testament to the ambitions of wealthy families during the Renaissance. Noble power still leaves it's mark here, as visitors admire architectural details designed to impress.
Palacio de los Peredo Barreda
Step into an era of Baroque splendor where balconies frame sweeping views and stone coats of arms gleam under the Cantabrian sun. This palace marks the rise of new styles and powerful patrons in vibrant 'Santillana the Timeless.'
Torre del Merino
This stone sentinel has watched over the town for centuries, keeping secrets and casting a protective gaze over locals and kings alike. Walking through the square beneath it's shadow, you will feel the echoes of medieval justice and tales of old power struggles.
Casa de Leonor de la Vega
A stroll past this stately house let's you peek into the world of strong-willed nobility, where powerful women and storied families shaped the region. Admire a legacy carved right into the stone.
Casas de los Hombrones
Down a lively street stands a home that shouts family pride. With boldly carved gentlemen standing guard, this building is a perfect spot to channel your inner noble—a must-see for fans of eccentric artistry!
Casa de la Parra y Casa de la Archiduquesa
Let the medieval street spirit sweep you away as you admire twin houses famed for their elegant stone arches and curious alleyways. Local whispers say these buildings hold centuries of stories between them.
How the Santillana del Mar Scavenger Hunt works
Explore Santillana del Mar like never before. All you need is a phone and some free time! Our cross-platform mobile app (available on iOS and Android) uses GPS and AI photo scanning to help you navigate from stop to stop as you uncover hidden art, history, and culture all around you.
Solve riddles at each stop, complete hilarious photo challenges, and compete with your team to score the most points and top our city-wide leaderboard.
More details
Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt
Starting Area: Santillana del Mar, Spain
Travel Method: Walking
Walking Distance: 3.11 KM (1.93 Mi)
Time:1.5 - 2 Hours
Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun
Extra Admissions: None
Earn The Santillana del Mar Scavenger Hunt High Score
Love a little competition? On your photo scavenger hunt, each player on your team will receive interactive challenges. You'll work together to solve riddles, answer trivia and complete photo challenges for a chance to top the Santillana del Mar leaderboard—and compete for ultimate bragging rights!
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Reviews for Santillana del Mar Scavenger Hunt: The Real Deal: Hunting Legends in Santillana del Mar
This was so much fun!!! My husband and I had a great time exploring. A great way to spend a day. Highly recommended!!
Carol Hild
Had so much fun today with my team spice girls for Laura Bachelorette party
Pam Fox
Easy and fun adventure. Good way to tour the city
Scot Branham
Super fun! Great team building for a great company function
Maggie Silliman
Lots of fun, and a great activity with a group! We took the light rail down for some extra adventure. We learned a few fun facts.
Terri Hensen
So much fun and not pricey at all. Did it with a group including kids. They had fun too. We will for sure do more hunts in the future.
Tania Paddock
It was good family fun. Great that you can pause to have lunch etc. was fairly easy but didn’t initially realise clues had time limits - hence missed out! Would definitely do another elsewhere.
Joanne Clements
Had lots of fun. Would definitely recommend this as a fun day.
Megan Prenc
Great time with family and friends would definitely do another tour!
Mike Vigil
Had an enjoyable time and visited a place I've not been before.
Stephanie Yencer
Awesome fun! You should try this. Great competition.
Ben Rathbone
Super fun experience reconnecting with my city and work team!
Sabrina Foster
Awesome way to learn more about our beautiful city! Great date night!
Laura Taylor
SO Fun!! It’s a great team bonding experience & fun to learn about the town you’re in. And an added bonus of exercise!
Monica Thomas
That’s a fun way to see the city and it’s history!
Howard Usher
Awesome game -it rocked!!
James Macie
Loved it! Great experience and challenging as well. Highly recommend!
Aaron Doman