Santiago de Compostela Old town was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was one of the most important places in Medieval Europe so, when you visit it, you will feel like a trip to the past. You will love it for its gastronomy, architecture and history. A city with a huge cultural wealth, walking through Santiago means discovering infinity of treasures, palaces, monasteries, temples and squares. Its charming alleys and streets form an incomparable and harmonic group.
Undoubtedly, the city’s greatest attraction is its route of pilgrimage, the famous “Camino de Santiago”, being a leading catholic pilgrimage route since 9th century, and for hosting the tomb of the apostle Santiago.
With this tour you will have the opportunity to know one of the most special places in Spain, feel the excitement of the pilgrimage and immerse yourself in the past, in addition to being able to taste one of the best considered gastronomy in the country based on the best quality seafood.
Praza do Obradoiro S/N, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
We will have a guided visit inside the cathedral. “The basilica”, “the major chaptel” and the “tomb crypt”, its chapels, the huge “Botafumeiro”, ”Royal pantheon”, the “cathedratic treasure”, ”archaeological rooms” and the “cloister”.
Santiago de Compostela, Spain
"Obradoiro square" which is the ”Zero kilometer for pilgrims” in the middle of the square
Plaza del Obradoiro, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
In other side of the square we have the ”Palace of Raxoi” (the town hall).
Rua do Vilar 1, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Route visiting the outside squares of the Cathedral.
Praza do Obradoiro, 1, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
And in the last side the ”Hostal Reyes católicos”.
Praia do Vao, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
The next square surrounding the cathedral is ”Platerías square” where we can see famous ”Platerias Facade”
Plaza del Obradorio, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
In one side of the Obradoiro square is the ”Portico of Glory”.
Praza da Quintana de Vivos, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
The next one is the ”Quintana square” where the ”Holly Door” is and the ”Inmaculada Square”.
Praza da Inmaculada, 3, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
You will feel the history of this monastery.
Praza de San Miguel dos Agros, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
One of the most important churches of Santiago de Compostela.
Plaza de Platerias, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
The ”Fountain of the Horses” in the middle of the Platerias square.
Rua do Franco, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
We will visit the ”Casa da Parra”, Cervantes square, San Agustin Square and its convent, S.Maria Salomè, University Square, the Art University, Two Maries statue, Franco street, Fonseca Square and its Fonseca Palace, and pass by Nova street, Casa do Cabildo, S.Fiz church, Pazo de Bendaña and Pilgrimage Museum.
Rua do Campino da Ferradura, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Nice place for a walk.
Santiago de Compostela, Spain
We will have time to walk the city on your own or taste the typical Spanish tapas in one of the many locals in old city. Or both. Also we can take the car and visiting the “Monte do Gozo” (10 minutes driving) where you can have a amazing view of the city ( the first sight that pilgrims have of their destination).
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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