Santiago de Compostela: Custom Private Walking Tour
ID: GYG426034-767401
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Discover the secrets of Santiago in a unique way on a private, fully customizable tour. Check out the city's famous Cathedral, historic squares, and much more.
Explore historic Santiago de Compostela at your own pace on a 2-hour guided tour. Whether you're into art, culture, or local legends, this Galician city has something to offer everyone.
Start in Platerías Square, where you’ll hear legends about the evolution of the city and the Cathedral of Santiago through the centuries. Next, take in the facade of the Cathedral, which mixes Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque styles.
Later, take a stroll through the city market, meet a mysterious cruiser, and discover the Figa and jet and what they are used for while listening to entertaining stories from your guide. Walk down the city's most emblematic streets or explore the lesser known ones, depending on the side of Santiago you wish to discover.
The tour ends in Quintana Square where you'll visit the Holy Door, the place where pilgrims enter the Cathedral after their long journeys. Those who wish to enter the Cathedral can do so by purchasing a museum ticket.
Highlights
- Discover the secrets and legends of Santiago on a private guided tour
- Admire the impressive facades of the Cathedral and learn its history
- Learn about the sculptures and symbols of the main monuments and squares
- Visit the city's most emblematic streets or delve into the lesser-known ones
- Enjoy a visit to the museum and enter without queuing inside the Cathedral
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour will take place rain or shine
Please come to Plaza de las Platerías and look for a girl with a sign that says "Private Tour Compostela."
If you wish to start and end the tour at another location in the city center, please inform the local partner.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
