Private Tour to Santiago de Compostela and its stunning Cathedral
Private Tour to Santiago de Compostela and its stunning Cathedral
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.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Mercado de Abastos de Santiago
Here, you will find some of Galicia’s best products.
20 minutesMonasterio de San Martin Pinario
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.
30 minutesPortico 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.
15 minutesCathedral De Santiago de Compostela
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.
1 hourPlaza del Obradoiro
The cathedral is Santiago’s most famous building with a Romanesque structure and later Gothic and Baroque elements.
10 minutesHostal de los Reyes Catolicos
It is nowadays converted to a 5* Hotel.
10 minutesPalacio de Raxoi
This neoclassical building, which is called after the archbishop who founded it, finally enclosed the square in the 18th century.
30 minutesRúa Nova
At this street you can watch more examples of palaces and two of Santiago's cultural bastions: Teatro Principal and Salón Teatro.
15 minutesRúa 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.
15 minutesRúa do Vilar
The Santiago Cathedral Foundation is located on this street and it is where pilgrims can get a certificate of their pilgrimage.
15 minutesMuseo 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)
30 minutesIncluded
- Certified Tourist Driver.
- Transport in luxury vehicles, with maximum comfort and extra equipment tailored to your needs.
- Our executive vehicles offer Wi-Fi, bottled water, refreshments, and a relaxing atmosphere.
- Personal accident and liability insurance.
Not Included
- 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
Good to Know
- Infant seats available
- Service animals allowed
- Stroller accessible
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- Endless Weekend Tours® received its guarantee seal - Clean & Safe in May 2020 from the Portuguese National Tourist Office.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.