Secrets of Compostela Private Tour
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About This Tour in Santiago de Compostela
Why Visit Santiago de Compostela?
Santiago de Compostela, Spain offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Santiago de Compostela provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Santiago de Compostela
The easiest way to reach Santiago de Compostela is by flying into Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL). The city is well-connected by public transportation, including trains, buses, and metro systems. Taxis and rideshare services are also readily available. Train connections from major European cities make Santiago de Compostela easily accessible by rail as well.
What's Included
- Outdoor walking tour. If you want to see the Cathedral the client must pay for the tickets
- Professional Tourism Guide with GT-712-XG rating
- Tour exclusively in SPANISH
What's Not Included
- MUSEUM entrance, if you want to see the inside of the Cathedral with a guide (9€/pax)
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
WeIn the arcades of the Museum of Pilgrimages (in front of the horse fountain). I will carry a sign with the name of the tour so you can easily locate me.
End Point
Food Market Area
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
We will begin with a brief historical introduction,... 1 hour
We will begin with a brief historical introduction, to later begin a guided walking route, explaining the facades of the Cathedral with the squares and monuments that surround it. Thus we will see the facades of Platerias (the only Romanesque façade that is preserved), Obradoiro (masterpiece of Fernando de Casas y Novoa), Azabachería (main entrance door of the pilgrims in the EM) and Quintana (where we find the Holy Door and the Monastery of San Paio de Antealtares, founded in the 9th century to guard the tomb of the Apostle). And a lot of spectacular buildings and monuments, which we will discover together, through their legends and characters ...
We will pass through the Porta Faxeira, one... 15 minutes
We will pass through the Porta Faxeira, one of the main gates of the medieval wall and through which the pilgrims of the Portuguese Way entered. We will end our visit in the Alameda Park, a 56,087m2 garden, of great botanical and monumental interest, where we will learn about the unique history of the "Dos Marías" and will make a brief summary of other pieces of special interest that can be discovered, already individually, after finishing the visit.
Next, we will discover some of the most... 15 minutes
Next, we will discover some of the most emblematic streets of the old town, such as Rúa Nova, with the church of Santa María Salomé, the only Spanish church dedicated to the Apostle's mother; the Rúa del Vilar with its beautiful arcades and the Rúa del Franco, where most of the gastronomic offer of the old town is concentrated and where its restaurants reflect the heritage of medieval tavern keepers.
We will continue our guided tour, appreciating the... 15 minutes
We will continue our guided tour, appreciating the facade of the monastery and church of San Martín Pinario, which is the second largest monastery in Spain after El Escorial. We will also enter the area of the old Jewish quarter, reaching the square where the Holy Inquisition carried out its autos de fe.
We will pass through the Plaza de Abastos,... 15 minutes
We will pass through the Plaza de Abastos, the second most visited place in the city after the cathedral. And we will admire the fantastic 14th century portico of the church of San Fiz de Solovio. We will cross the Mazarelos arch, the only arch and door that remains from the old medieval wall.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
