Santiago de Compostela Highlights Guided Tour

This 4-hour guided tour will give you an in-depth insight into Santiago de Compostela, a city steeped in history and spirituality. The tour begins in the Plaza del Obradoiro, the heart of the city, where your guide will be waiting for you with a white umbrella.

The first stop will be inside Santiago Cathedral and its museum, where you’ll explore its chapels, cloister and treasury, whilst discovering the history of the pilgrimage to Santiago and the construction of this impressive basilica, the final destination of the Camino de Santiago.

After a short break, you’ll continue the tour at the Pórtico de la Gloria, one of the masterpieces of European Romanesque architecture. Here you’ll learn about the story of Maestro Mateo, the architect who designed this gem, and be amazed by the intricate details carved into each figure on the portico.

The tour continues through the streets and squares of the historic centre, where you’ll discover corners brimming with charm and tradition, immersing yourself in the medieval essence of Santiago. To round off the experience, you’ll visit the Hostal de los Reyes Católicos, a building steeped in centuries of history that was originally a hospital for pilgrims and is now a luxurious Parador Nacional.

This tour is ideal for first-time visitors to Santiago or for those who wish to gain an in-depth understanding of the city’s history, heritage and essence in a single tour.