Welcome to our private tour experience to Santiago de Compostela, one of the most spiritual and cultural destinations in Europe.
Our journey will begin with a visit to the historic Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1985. Here, travelers will explore the magnificent Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, a Romanesque masterpiece that has been a pilgrimage destination for centuries.
We will also visit the iconic Praza do Obradoiro, the heart of the city, surrounded by important buildings such as the Palacio de Raxoi and the Hostal de los Reyes Católicos.
Our tour will take us through the charming narrow streets and squares of the city, where we will discover the local food culture, including the famous Galician seafood and Albariño wine.
Overall, our private tour experience to Santiago de Compostela is the perfect way to discover the spiritual and cultural richness of this beautiful city and region, with a personalized touch and exclusive attention to detail.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Transport in luxury vehicles, with maximum comfort and extra equipment tailored to your needs.
✔ Certified Tourist Driver.
✔ Personal accident and liability insurance.
✔ Our executive vehicles offer Wi-Fi, bottled water, refreshments, and a relaxing atmosphere.
✖ Extra - Typical Lunch (Starter - Main course – Drink– Dessert – Coffee) with Alvarinho Wine - €25.00
✖ Admissions to venues and attractions along the route.
✖ Gratuities are not included and are left to individual discretion.
✖ Extra - With Local Guides - €15.00
Departure & Return
Departure:
Praça da Liberdade 19, 4000-322 Porto, Portugal
At the door of the Intercontinental Hotel
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Mercado de Abastos de Santiago
Santiago’s food market has a rural chic feel: traditional stores run by ladies from surrounding farms mixed with stylish stalls.
Modernity and tradition really live in harmony in the Abastos area, with exciting new restaurants also opening their doors in recent years.
Here, you will find some of Galicia’s best products.
Duration: 20 minutes
2
Monasterio de San Martin Pinario
This Monastery was founded in the ninth century by a group of Benedictine monks who settled in the city after getting news of the discovery of St. James’ remains.
What you see today dates from the late-15th century, a powerful piece of baroque architecture, regarded as one of the most spectacular in Spain.
Step up to the choir to see the staggering detail of the wood-carving and admire the altarpieces by the 18th-century’s architect Fernando de Casas Novoa.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
Portico de la Gloria
Conceived as a portico or narthex of the Cathedral, the work sculptured by Maestro Mateo between 1168 and 1188 consists of three arches and more than 200 granite figures.
Duration: 15 minutes
4
Cathedral De Santiago de Compostela
The cathedral of Santiago de Compostela is a temple of Catholic worship located in the homonymous city, in the center of the province of La Coruña, in Galicia.
It welcomes what, according to tradition, is the tomb of the Apostle Santiago, which made the temple one of the main pilgrimage destinations in Europe during the Middle Ages through the so-called Camino de Santiago, an initiatory route that followed the wake of the Milky Way communicating the Iberian Peninsula with the rest of the continent.
Duration: 60 minutes
5
Plaza del Obradoiro
Praza do Obradoiro, with its imposing Cathedral, is the main square of Santiago de Compostela, despite not being placed at the city centre.
The cathedral is Santiago’s most famous building with a Romanesque structure and later Gothic and Baroque elements.
Duration: 10 minutes
6
Hostal de los Reyes Catolicos
Construction on the Royal Hospital began in 1501 by order of the Catholic Monarchs, who had visited Santiago in 1486 and saw the need for better healthcare for residents and pilgrims.
It is nowadays converted to a 5* Hotel.
Duration: 10 minutes
7
Palacio de Raxoi
This neoclassical building, which is called after the archbishop who founded it, finally enclosed the square in the 18th century.
Duration: 30 minutes
8
Rúa Nova
At this street you can watch more examples of palaces and two of Santiago's cultural bastions: Teatro Principal and Salón Teatro.
Duration: 15 minutes
9
Rúa do Franco
Rúa do Franco is the old town´s gastronomic street par excellence. Its restaurants continue the tradition of the medieval innkeepers who came here to cater to pilgrims. Franks was the term used to denote any pilgrim from beyond the Pyrenees, - `free men´ or the `Frankish Nation´ - after whom the street is called.
Duration: 15 minutes
10
Rúa do Vilar
The Santiago Cathedral Foundation is located on this street and it is where pilgrims can get a certificate of their pilgrimage.
Duration: 15 minutes
11
Museo do Pobo Galego
This museum is dedicated to the culture and traditions of Galicia, and is a great way to learn more about the history and heritage of the region. (Extra costs of 4€ p/person)
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional info
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Service animals allowed
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Wheelchair accessible
