Things to Do in Santiago de Compostela

Do you want to see Santiago like just another tourist... or do you prefer to discover the soul of the city with those who live it day by day?

Forget about the cold facts from Wikipedia and tours where you can't hear the guide. We offer you a lively 2-hour experience where the stone of Santiago comes to life. This is our flagship tour, the original, meticulously designed for those who want to make the most of their visit and understand why this city captivates travelers from all over the world.

🎧 5-star sound quality! To ensure you don't miss a single word amidst the hustle and bustle of the squares, we use individual radio guides. You'll hear the explanations, jokes, and legends with perfect, clear sound directly in your headphones, keeping you at a comfortable distance.

💎 The "Highlights" of your Experience:

The Obradoiro Code: We will debunk the myths of the most famous square and you'll discover how the threads of power are distributed in the city.

Secrets of the Cathedral: We will circle the sacred temple through its 4 iconic squares, unveiling architectural enigmas that 90% of travelers overlook.

The Secret Skyline and the Two Marías: We will cross to the Alameda to get the perfect photo of the Cathedral and tell you the moving story of the two most famous women in Santiago.

Alleys and Legends: We will get lost in the stone labyrinth, under medieval arcades, chasing the mysteries hidden in plain sight.

🗺️ The Perfect Itinerary:

The 4 Sacred Squares: Obradoiro, Inmaculada, Quintana, and Platerías.

The local heartbeat: Rúa da Raíña and Rúa do Franco (legendary tapas areas).

Green lung: Alameda Park and its postcard viewpoints.

Historical corners: University Square, Mercado de Abastos, and Cervantes Square.

⚡ CRITICAL INFORMATION BEFORE BOOKING (Limited Spots):

🔴 How does it work? It's a Free Tour. This means the reservation is free, but at the end of the tour, you set the price for the guide's work based on how much you enjoyed it (and we'll strive for a 10!). The use of radio guides is included in the experience.

We accept card payments.

⏱️ British punctuality: To respect the group's time, spots are held for only 5 minutes. After that, they are given to travelers on the waiting list.

👥 Group policy: We do not accept groups of more than 6 people (even if separate reservations are made). We want to keep the tour close, intimate, and of the highest quality.

🔄 Commitment to attendance: If your plans change, please cancel your reservation. Spots fill up quickly and it pains us to leave travelers out while holding an empty spot.

📄 We have payment receipts and official complaint forms available to the customer.

Discover the main points of interest in Santiago, explore the corners of the historic center, and be amazed by the history of this medieval city.

Delve into the streets of Compostela with this enjoyable and fun guided tour, a unique experience where you will encounter anecdotes, historical figures, legends, and much more!

Learn from a professional guide about the four squares surrounding the cathedral, the main squares and streets of the historic center, as well as the market area of Abastos, the second most visited place in our city.

The Santiago Cathedral, the Jacobean tradition, and the Way of St. James are just some aspects you will learn about on our historic center tour.

A local perspective of Compostela, a tour designed for you.
 
The best tour of the historic center led by an accredited guide who will give you a local perspective of the city, answer all your questions, and provide all kinds of recommendations to ensure you enjoy your stay in the city.

 Look for our red umbrella in the Plaza del Obradoiro!!!

🏆This tour has been awarded the best tour in the "Best Tour of Spain in Spanish" category at the 1st GuruWalk Awards 🥳 Don't miss the opportunity to live a unique and recognized experience 🌍✨

Isa, Juan, and Fran are official, local, and highly experienced guides who will help you fully immerse yourself in this incredible city.

How did Santiago de Compostela emerge and become a religious, cultural, and tourist destination?

There is no better place to explain the origin of the city than the Plaza del Obradoiro , a privileged place where the four main characteristics of the city are perfectly defined:

The Pazo de Raxo symbolizes political power, the Pazo de San Xerome reflects the importance of the University in local history, the Hostal de los Reyes Católicos represents its ancient hospitality and the majestic Cathedral, emblem of the city, represents ecclesiastical power.

We will walk through the different squares surrounding the Cathedral to admire the grandeur of monasteries such as San Martín Pinario and San Paio , also visiting the Plazas de la Quintana, Cervantes and Platerías.

Santiago is not only history, but also gastronomy, so we'll head to the city's second most visited spot, the Mercado de Abastos (Food Market). This is an ideal place, full of flavors, sounds, and smells, where we'll talk about the rich Galician cuisine. You'll also get recommendations on the best places to eat and drink in Compostela.

The icing on the cake? A visit to Alameda Park! We'll learn about the dramatic history of Las Marías, ending the tour with a spectacular panoramic view of the old city and the Cathedral, touching on the boom of the Camino de Santiago and the city in the 1990s.


⭐If you want to explore Compostela with official, local, and experienced guides... This is the tour for you!⭐

Mystery, curiosities, surprises and History are mixed in this one and a half hour tour in which we will show you the different functions that the Knights Templar had related to the pilgrimage to Santiago, one of the best known orders and at the same time with a greater halo of mystery around him .

With us you will discover their beginnings in the Order of the Poor Knights of Christ and the Temple of Solomon , how they provided different services along the Camino de Santiago, what profits they obtained, and the different traces they left in this city.

We know that that part of the "Goose Game" catches your attention and, honestly, we are sure that we will surprise you when you learn about the relationship between that famous game, the Order of the Templars, and the Camino de Santiago.

We will also learn about other lesser-known stories of the city, such as the stay of the Holy Inquisition in Santiago , where the walls ran in ancient times, or even seeing an old cemetery for pilgrims.

Join us on this visit where we will put ourselves in the shoes of a medieval pilgrim and we will arrive together to the end of the Camino , in the Plaza do Obradoiro where, to finish, you will learn how and when the end of the Order of the Temple happened.

Route: Quintana de Mortos, Cervantes Square, Oliveira Square, Porta do Camiño, San Roque Square, San Martiño Pinario, Old Pilgrims' Cemetery, Obradoiro Square.

* Free payment for each attendee at the end of the visit.

* Punctuality is important. Reservations for visits will be saved for 5 minutes after the start of the visit. Once this time has passed, the places will be released for the waiting list.

* In the case of not attending, it is requested and appreciated that the reservation be canceled or communicated so that the guide is not waiting and does not make the rest of the attendees wait.

* Reservations of more than 6 people in the same group of friends/family are not allowed . If making separate reservations for a group larger than 6 people, the guide may reject attendees at the same meeting point.

* The client can request receipt of their payment or claim forms.

This tour is the perfect way to introduce us to the fascinating history of Santiago de Compostela, allowing us to be enveloped by its monuments, churches, palaces and monasteries.

We will begin our walk in the famous Plaza do Obradoiro, located among all the powers that have erected and governed the city for centuries: the imposing Cathedral, the destination of tens of thousands of pilgrims each year; the Pazo de Raxoi, headquarters of the Compostela City Council; and the Pazo de San Xerome, rector of the University. Then we will immerse ourselves in the millennial streets of the old town to learn everything that the ancient stones of Compostela hide, in whose origins History and legend intermingle. Our path will take us to places such as the Hostal de los Reyes Católicos, the Monastery of San Martín Pinario, the squares of Quintana and Cervantes, 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.

1. Plaza del Obradoiro
2. Santiago Cathedral
3. University and Town Hall
4. San Martín Pinario Monastery
5. Plaza de Quintana, Platerías and Azabachería
6. Camino de Santiago
7. Food Market
8. Las 2 Marías
9. Parque de la Alameda
10. And much more!

In the case of the english tour the umbrella is BLUE

Discover the magic of Compostela with amazing stories, legends, traditions, and secrets!

Let yourself be seduced by our legends tour and be enchanted by our city!

During an hour and a half walk, our local guide will surprise the group with legends, stories of “witches and sorceresses”, Galician rituals, stories of Santiago's characters, Jacobean tradition, Santa Compaña, and local traditions.

During this tour, you will discover who characters like the sorceress María Soliño or Juan Tuorum, the "holy man of Santiago", were, learn how to protect yourself from witches or the Santa Compaña, and know the story about the discovery of the tomb of the Apostle Santiago. A legends tour you cannot miss!

The meeting point would be the Plaza del Obradoiro in front of the Hostal de los Reyes Católicos.
 

Look for our red umbrella in the Plaza del Obradoiro! 

Discover the best way to visit Santiago de Compostela. Walk its streets, find its secrets, learn the history and much more!

We will walk through the Old Town of the city and the famous Alameda Garden. Where to eat, where to take the best photos, where to go out at night
What is the top 10 in Santiago?

Come on this Freetour with us and you'll see! Also decide the price!

At the end of the tour we will deliver the city maps and take a group photo so that everyone can have a good memory of their experience.

Join us!

I propose a new tour focused on Santiago's most modern buildings .
Have you heard of Álvaro Siza? César Portela? Antón García Abril? And... Peter Eisenman? On this tour, you'll learn about their influence and their constructions, along with those of other 20th-century architects.

Our meeting point is Plaza del Obradoiro . There, with an introduction to contemporary architecture and its impact on the city of Santiago, we'll set off to explore the most beautiful buildings visited by students and the curious.

Although it may not seem like it , our journey is long... so be prepared for these 2 hours!

• Simeon Estate... yes, yes! The bank!
• Auditorium of Galicia
• Juan XXIII Avenue
• San Roque Square
• Santo Domingo de Bonabal Park
• A view of the City of Culture... one of the most impressive buildings of our era!!

We'll undoubtedly explore new streets and get to know the city beyond its ancient medieval walls, as the historic center isn't the only thing you should visit in Santiago.
We will end the visit with a beautiful panoramic view of the city of Santiago.
Book now and come see the city's most modern buildings !

Don't miss it! We'll meet at Plaza del Obradoiro under the Purple Umbrella.

Additional information:

* Free payment for each client at the end of the visit. Clients can request a receipt at the end of the visit.

* Reservations for more than 6 people are not permitted. The guide reserves the right to refuse admission. For reservations for more people, please contact the supplier.
* My time is important too! If the minimum number of participants is not reached and users do not confirm their attendance via the web contact message or WhatsApp, the reservation will be canceled the day before or on the same day.

The tour we're about to take starts at Plaza del Obradoiro, where we'll get to know the city of Santiago by strolling through its streets in a fun and entertaining way.
It will be 1 hour and 45 minutes that will fly by!

In it we will learn:
- The Plaza del Obradoiro, the Plaza de Platerías, the Plaza de la Quintana and the Plaza de la Inmaculada
- Fonseca Square and Vilar Street
- Rúa Nova, Plaza del Toural, Calle del Franco...
A host of sites and interesting attractions that will make your visit to Santiago unforgettable.
- Alameda where we will meet Coralia and Maruxa. Do they sound familiar?
- Food Market

Plus, during our tour , we'll give you recommendations on where to eat and how to do it in a delicious, tasty, and affordable way!

After all this, we'll end our tour at the Plaza de Abastos, learning about the types of seafood and where to eat them!

Look for a VIOLET UMBRELLA in the Plaza del Obradoir or.

Additional information:
*If you wish to continue exploring Santiago Cathedral, a free museum-cathedral tour will take place at 12:15 p.m., with a paid entrance fee.

* Free payment for each client at the end of the visit. Clients can request a receipt at the end of the visit.

* Reservations for more than 6 people are not permitted. The guide reserves the right to refuse admission. For reservations for more people, please contact the supplier.
* My time is important too! If the minimum number of participants is not reached and users do not confirm their attendance via the web contact message or WhatsApp, the reservation will be canceled the day before or on the same day.