Things to Do in Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela, a city of pilgrimage and the capital of Galicia, has much to show.
In a two-hour tour, with anecdotes, interesting facts, and a lot of history, you will learn all the essentials of this city. It was the first tour we developed and one we hold dear.
We will explain why the famous Praza do Obradoiro is named as such or where the name Santiago de Compostela comes from. Additionally, at this point, we will discover the powers of the city.
We will tour the squares around the Cathedral and learn about their importance and significance within the city and the pilgrimage.
We will briefly move away from the old town to visit the Alameda, where three statues with a lot of history reside, and observe the city skyline from this beautiful park, one of the most visited in Santiago. Do you already know the Two Marias? This is where a camera is essential.
We will find hidden streets and different enigmas that this city hides in the facades of its buildings or the ceilings of its arcades. We will reveal all the secrets to you.
Route:
- The four squares surrounding the Cathedral (Obradoiro, Inmaculada, Quintana, and Platerías),
- Rúa da Raíña
- Rúa do Franco
- Alameda Park
- Hidden streets
- University Square
- Market of Abastos
- Cervantes Square.
IMPORTANT:
* Free payment by each attendee at the end of the visit.
* Punctuality is important. Reservations for visits will be held for 5 minutes after the start of the visit. Once this time has passed, the spots will be released for the waiting list.
* In case of non-attendance, it is requested and appreciated to cancel the reservation or communicate so that the guide is not waiting and does not keep the rest of the attendees waiting.
* Reservations of more than 6 people in the same group of friends/family are not allowed. In case of making separate reservations for a group larger than 6 people, the guide may reject the attendees at the same meeting point.
* The client can request a receipt for their payment or complaint forms.
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.
Explore the streets of Santiago de Compostela with this fun and entertaining guided tour, a unique experience where anecdotes, historical figures, legends and much more await you!
With the help of a professional guide , discover the four squares surrounding the cathedral, the main squares and streets of the historic centre, as well as the Abastos market area , the second most visited place in our city.
The cathedral of Santiago , the Jacobean tradition , the Camino de Santiago are just some of the aspects that you will discover on our route through the historic centre.
A local view of Compostela, a tour designed for you.
The best tour of the historic center with an accredited guide who will give you a local view of the city , answer all your questions and give you all kinds of recommendations so you can enjoy your stay in the city.
Look for our red umbrella in 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!⭐
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 amazing stories, legends, traditions and secrets!
Let yourself be seduced by our legends tour and let yourself be enchanted by our city!
During an hour and a half walk, our local guide will surprise the group with legends , stories of “ bruxas e meigas ”, Galician rituals , stories of Santiago characters, Jacobean tradition , Santa Compaña and local traditions.
During this tour you will discover who were characters such as the meiga María Soliño or Juan Tuorum, the "holy man of Santiago", you will know how to protect yourself from witches or the Santa Compaña and you will learn the story about the discovery of the tomb of the Apostle Santiago. A tour of legends that you can't 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!!
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.
On this tour of the historic center , you'll discover the city of Santiago de Compostela in a fun and engaging way : its origins, construction of the cathedral, anecdotes, and special places.
It is a guided tour by the best hosts, our guides.
It's a tour where, in addition to showing you the sites, we provide an interpretation of the city's heritage. We put ourselves in the shoes of the city's inhabitants from the Middle Ages and beyond.
We visited the squares adjacent to the Cathedral, the unique places of this basilica, the old wall and its gates, the Pazo de San Xerome ( the seed of the University), San Martiño Pinario, interesting streets and alleys, the Plaza de Cervantes...
All this is seasoned with history, anecdotes, and interesting facts about the city.
End this route at the spot from which you can take the best photo of the entire historic city!
We'll make Santiago seem more interesting than you knew it was!
Learn the stories surrounding the Templars, witches, and our curses and traditions in one tour!
This tour intertwines the mystery surrounding the Templars and the witches with the most deeply rooted traditions in Galicia.
We'll meet in Plaza del Obradoiro under a purple umbrella to begin the legend that surrounds the world of the Templars . Do you know what they did? Were they present in Galicia? And in Santiago? Was it the only religious military order? Why are they linked to the Camino de Santiago? Don't let them lie to you; come and discover the truth about them.
We'll also talk about the pilgrims who arrived in Santiago and never left, and about the cursed house in the city of Santiago.
We'll discuss the topic of witches... or meigas? and their connection to the Holy Inquisition. Are they mythological beings or not? Do other beings exist in Galicia? You know what they say... "Habelas Hainas..."
We'll tour the less-visited part of the city to learn about the curses and traditions surrounding the land of the Santa Compaña and its belief in the afterlife.
What will we visit?
- Obradoiro Square
- Quintana Square
- Immaculate Conception Square
- San Martin Square
- Church of the Souls
- Church of Santa María do Camiño
- Saint Dominic of Bonaval
Book with us and let the VIOLETA umbrella protect you from the afterlife... We're waiting for you!
Additional information:
* Free cash 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.