Tours & Activities in Santiago de Compostela

Discover the main points of interest in Santiago , explore the corners of the historic center and be surprised by the history of this medieval city.

Enter the streets of Compostela with this entertaining and fun guided tour, a unique experience in which anecdotes, historical figures, legends and much more await you!

Learn from a professional guide the four squares that surround the cathedral, the main squares and streets of the historic center as well as the Abastos market area , the second most visited place in our city.

The Cathedral of Santiago , the Jacobean tradition , the Camino de Santiago are just some aspects that you will discover on our route of the historic center.

A local vision of Compostela, a tour designed for you.

The best tour of the historic center led by an accredited guide who will give you a local vision of the city , answer all your questions and give all kinds of recommendations so that you can enjoy your stay in the city.

Look for our red umbrella in Plaza del Obradoiro!!!

This tour is the perfect way to introduce us to the fascinating history of Santiago de Compostela, allowing us to be enveloped by its monuments, churches, palaces and monasteries.

We will begin our walk in the famous Plaza do Obradoiro, located among all the powers that have erected and governed the city for centuries: the imposing Cathedral, the destination of tens of thousands of pilgrims each year; the Pazo de Raxoi, headquarters of the Compostela City Council; and the Pazo de San Xerome, rector of the University. Then we will immerse ourselves in the millennial streets of the old town to learn everything that the ancient stones of Compostela hide, in whose origins History and legend intermingle. Our path will take us to places such as the Hostal de los Reyes Católicos, the Monastery of San Martín Pinario, the squares of Quintana and Cervantes, and the second most visited place in the city: the Mercado de Abastos.

We will leave the old area through Porta Faxeira, and, after passing by the 2 Marías, we will enjoy one of the best views of Compostela from the Alameda viewpoint.

1. Plaza del Obradoiro
2. Santiago Cathedral
3. University and Town Hall
4. San Martín Pinario Monastery
5. Plaza de Quintana, Platerías and Azabachería
6. Camino de Santiago
7. Food Market
8. Las 2 Marías
9. Parque de la Alameda
10. And much more!

In the case of the english tour the umbrella is BLUE

Santiago de Compostela, a city of pilgrimage and capital of Galicia, has much to offer.

In a two-hour tour, with anecdotes, interesting facts, and a lot of history, you will learn everything essential about this city. It was the first tour we developed and the one we have
special affection .

We will explain why the famous Praza do Obradoiro is called that way or where the name Santiago de Compostela comes from. In addition, at this point we will learn about the powers of the city.

We will walk through the squares around the Cathedral and learn about its importance and significance within the city and the pilgrimage.

We will briefly leave the old town to visit the Alameda, where three statues with a lot of history live, and we will observe the skyline of the city from this beautiful park, one of the most visited in Santiago. Have you already visited the Dos Marías? This is where the camera is essential.

We will discover hidden streets and different enigmas that this city hides in the facades of its buildings or the roofs of its arcades. We will reveal all the secrets to you.

Route:

• The four squares surrounding the Cathedral (Obradoiro, Inmaculada, Quintana and Platerías),
• Raíña Street
• Franco Street
• Alameda Park
• Hidden streets
• University Square
• Food Market
• Cervantes Square.

IMPORTANT:

* Free payment for each participant at the end of the visit.

* Punctuality is important. Reservations for visits will be held for 5 minutes after the start of the visit. After this time, places will be released for the waiting list.

* In the event of not attending, we request and appreciate that you cancel the reservation or let us know so that the guide does not have to wait and does not make the rest of the attendees wait.

* Reservations for more than 6 people in the same group of friends/family are not allowed . In case of separate reservations for a group larger than 6 people, the guide may refuse participants at the same meeting point.

* The client can request a receipt of payment or claim forms.

Discover the best way to visit Santiago de Compostela. Walk its streets, find its secrets, learn the history and much more!

We will walk through the Old Town of the city and the famous Alameda Garden. Where to eat, where to take the best photos, where to go out at night
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At the end of the tour we will deliver the city maps and take a group photo so that everyone can have a good memory of their experience.

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Isa, Juan and Fran are official, local guides with extensive experience who will help you fully immerse yourself in this incredible city.

How did Santiago de Compostela come about and how did it become a religious, cultural and tourist reference point?

There is no better place to explain the origin of the city than the Plaza del Obradoiro , a privileged place, where the 4 main characteristics of the city are perfectly defined:

The Pazo de Raxo symbolises political power, the Pazo de San Xerome reflects the importance of the University in local history, the Hostal de los Reyes Católicos represents its thousand-year-old hospitality and the majestic Cathedral, emblem of the city, represents ecclesiastical power.

We will walk through the different squares surrounding the Cathedral to admire the grandeur of monasteries such as San Martín Pinario and San Paio , also visiting the Plazas de la Quintana, Cervantes and Platerías.

Santiago is not only about history, but also about gastronomy, so we will go to the second most visited place in the city, the Mercado de Abastos. This is an ideal place, full of flavours, noises and smells, where we will talk about the rich Galician gastronomy. In addition, you will be able to receive recommendations on the best places to eat and drink in Compostela.

The icing on the cake? Visiting the Alameda Park! We will learn about the dramatic history of Las Marías, and end the tour with a spectacular panoramic view of the old city and the Cathedral, covering the explosion of the Camino de Santiago and the city in the 1990s.


⭐If you want to discover Compostela with official, local and experienced guides... This is your tour!⭐