Excellent overview in a very relaxed environment, this is a perfect accompaniment to a cathedral tour and Miriam was superb!
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Use of radio guides in large groups to ensure the quality of the tour.
- Official Guide
Excludes
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- The meeting point will be in Praterías Square, next to the Fountain of Horses. Get the GREEN umbrella!
Return
- The meeting point is very visual the Plaza de las Platerías is a relatively small square and the only square of the cathedral that has a fountain and the fountain of horses is in the center. The guide has a very visible green umbrella.
Itinerary
Your journey begins in the charming Platerías Square, home to the Cathedral’s oldest façade. Marvel at its intricate Romanesque reliefs and stone carvings as your guide reveals the secrets hidden within it. You’ll also see the largest scallop shell in Santiago and discover the surprising story behind the elegant Casa do Cabildo, an 18th-century architectural gem.
From there, we'll head to Obradoiro Square, the heart of Santiago and the city's most famous image. Admire the spectacular Baroque façade of the Cathedral while your guide brings centuries of history to life. You’ll also discover the importance of the majestic buildings surrounding the square, including the former pilgrims’ hostel: it's one of the oldest hotels in the world!
Our route continues through Azabachería Square, where you’ll dive deeper into the origins of the Camino de Santiago and the incredible pilgrimage tradition that has shaped the city for centuries. Can you spot the legendary Cross of Rags, linked to ancient pilgrim rituals?
In Quintana Square, you'll stand before the famous Holy Door, opened only during Holy Years, and hear the stories and traditions connected to this sacred entrance. Just across the square, you'll find a cloistered convent where nuns prepare one of Santiago's most delicious traditional almond cakes.
Discover the only church dedicated to Saint James' mother in Spain: Santa María Salomé. This 12th Century Church hides fascinating stories.
To finish the tour, we’ll head into the Alameda, where you’ll see the statue of the Two Marias (we’ll tell you their story) and the “Lovers’ Tree.” From this tree, you'll enjoy the best view of Santiago de Compostela's historic quarter. You'll get some spectacular photos!
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Reviews
We had a small group and it was easy to hear our guide with the audio phone provided. Our guide was knowledgeable about the city and it was very helpful to understand the culture and historical aspects of what we were seeing. Santiago de Compostela is a beautiful city and the tour really helps to understand what you are seeing. The walking was easy with a few hills and stairs.
I would highly recommend this tour in English. Miriam was a fantastic guide who brought the history of Santiago de Compostela to life. I did the tour with my family and we all enjoyed it very much.
An excellent way to get a first impression of the city. The guide was very engaging and informative, without overwhelming us with too much information.
Wonderful experience, the guide was entertaining and enthusiastic Would recommend 100%
It was an excellent tour, very interesting. The old town is beautiful
Rueben was an excellent tour guide. He is very knowledgeable and clearly passionate about Santiago de Compostela. His enthusiasm to share the content was contagious. Thank you, Rueben! 🥳
Wonderful walking tour of Santiago. Reuben was an extremely knowledgeable and most friendly tour guide
Brilliant tour, it was a great way to learn about the city's history
We really loved this walking tour! The guide was super engaging and made the whole experience fun from start to finish. The stories and explanations were so interesting that the almost two hours went by incredibly fast. Definitely one of the best things we did during our trip to Santiago.
It was a very interesting tour! It provided valuable insights into the history of the city and the Camino, and the guide was very kind and gave clear explanations.
The tour was very interesting. The guide explained us a lot about the city and told many interesting stories. It was a great mix from history, art and legends.
It was very informative and we learned so much about the cathederal and the history behind the city.
The city tour was fantastic, very informative and entertaining. A great mix of historic facts and surprising legends, it helped me notice small details I would have completely overlooked on my own. Highly recommended!
It was a very informative walk. Taking advantage of the early start means that you don’t experience large crowds as you would later in the day.
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