Join this 2-hour walking tour and learn all about the squares surrounding the Santiago Cathedral, and then explore the off-the-beaten-path parts of the downtown area with a funny and friendly guide.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Private group
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 2 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Spanish, English, French, Galician, Italian
Experience
Highlights
- Discover the secrets of the city of Santiago de Compostela
- Admire stunning close-up views of the Cathedral
- Learn about the history of the town and its main symbols: Camino, shells, Compostela...
- Get to know the best places for lunch, drinks and tapas
Full description
On this walking tour of the city of Santiago, discover the most important monuments and places in the city. This tour is free-form, so your tour guide will adapt each individual tour to the participants' moods and desires.
The first part of the tour is focused in the main squares surrounding the Santiago Cathedral, your guide will fill you in on their histories and tell you fascinating stories that will help you to understand the significance of what you're seeing. Understand the meaning of the shells, the origin of the Botafumeiro, why the city is called Compostela, and more.
The second part of the tour escapes the most touristic parts of the city to enter into the downtown area from the eyes of a local. Discover the local market, hidden squares and narrow streets while your guide gives you the best recommendations for some tapas, lunch, dinner and nightlife. Finish off the tour where it started, and let your guide help you figure out what else you'd like to do in Santiago or any other part of Galicia.
Includes
- Walking tour
- Local private guide
- Food and drinks
- Tips (optional)
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Date
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Meeting point
Center of the Obradoiro Square - your guide(s) will be standing in the center of the square with a blue umbrella.
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Know before you go
- Santiago may be rainy and cold, please check the weather forecast
- Please wear comfortable shoes
