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- English
- Spanish
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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pick up at Hotels or Cruise Terminal.
Itinerary
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1Cathedral De Santiago de Compostela
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”.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Plaza del Obradoiro
"Obradoiro square" which is the ”Zero kilometer for pilgrims” in the middle of the square
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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In other side of the square we have the ”Palace of Raxoi” (the town hall).
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Route visiting the outside squares of the Cathedral.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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And in the last side the ”Hostal Reyes católicos”.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The next square surrounding the cathedral is ”Platerías square” where we can see famous ”Platerias Facade”
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Portico de la Gloria
In one side of the Obradoiro square is the ”Portico of Glory”.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The next one is the ”Quintana square” where the ”Holly Door” is and the ”Inmaculada Square”.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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You will feel the history of this monastery.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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One of the most important churches of Santiago de Compostela.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The ”Fountain of the Horses” in the middle of the Platerias square.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12Santiago de Compostela. Casco Historico
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Nice place for a walk.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
14Santiago de Compostela
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).
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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