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Run by a local guide · 12Tours Santiago

Booking is free; at the end you give the guide what you think is fair. Free cancellation at any time.

Discover Santiago de Compostela beyond its emblematic cathedral, as well as the unknown history of a UNESCO world heritage city with the best local guides.

Duration
1 h 45 min
Destination
Santiago de Compostela
Meeting Point
Plaza del Obradoiro (paraguas verde)
Provider
12Tours Santiago

Description

This tour is the perfect way to introduce us to the fascinating history of Santiago de Compostela, letting us be surrounded by its monuments, churches, palaces and monasteries. We will begin our walk in the famous Plaza do Obradoiro, located between all the powers that have erected and governed the city for centuries: the imposing Cathedral, the destination of tens of thousands of pilgrims every year; the Pazo de Raxoi, seat of the Compostela City Council; and the Pazo de San Xerome, rectorate of the University.
Then we will immerse ourselves in the millenary streets of the historic center to learn everything that the ancient stones of Compostela hide, in whose origins History and legend intermingle. Our path will take us through places such as the Hostal de los Reyes Católicos, the San Martín Pinario Monastery, the Quintana and Cervantes squares, and the second most visited place in the city: the Mercado de Abastos. We will leave the old area through Porta Faxeira, and, after passing by the 2 Marías, we will enjoy one of the best views of Compostela from the Alameda viewpoint.

*** WE HAVE ALL THE SAFETY AND HYGIENE MEASURES REQUIRED BY THE GOVERNMENT

Includes

  • Plaza del Obradoiro
  • Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela
  • University of Santiago de Compostela
  • Ayuntamiento de Santiago de Compostela (Santiago de Compostela)
  • Mosteiro de San Martiño Pinario
  • Praza da Quintana de Vivos
  • Plaza de la Azabachería
  • Mercado de Abastos de Santiago de Compostela
  • As Duas Marias
  • Parque da Alameda (Santiago de Compostela)
  • Hostal de los Reyes Católicos
  • ...Y mucho más!

Meeting Point

Plaza del Obradoiro (paraguas verde)

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Traveler reviews

789 reviews in total · Opinions from people who already lived the experience

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David Ibáñez Cuñat · October 2026

Tour Santiago

Interesante, ameno y divertido.

Alfonso G U · October 2026

Muy Recomendable

El guía ha sido muy interesante con historias sobre la historia, tan ameno y profesional todo. Gracias Andrés.

Eva Ana Burgos · October 2026

Todo perfecto

Increíble el tour. Andrés fue maravilloso

Martha Butron · September 2026

Perfecto!

Guía muy interesante y divertido! Recomiendo 100%

Ludivine Sales · September 2026

Santiago de Compostela

Un tour muy ameno. Lo recomiendo

Emilia Palafox García · September 2026

Free tour

How does a free tour work?

Booking costs nothing. At the end, each person gives the guide what they think is fair for the experience: it's a voluntary tip.

Suggested in this destination: €10 to €15 per person (€20+ if it was exceptional)

  • • Pay in cash at the end of the experience.
  • • Bring small bills or change.

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Free tour

★ 4.9 · 789 reviews

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