Tours & tickets

Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela

Experience a journey into the past discovering the history of the Apostle Santiago and get to know the Cathedral Museum and the Cathedral in all its splendour with this tour, choosing the option that best suits your tastes: guided tour only Museum and Cathedral or the option that includes the Portico of Glory. Get to know every corner of our beautiful Cathedral, discover its Romanesque architecture, learn about the construction throughout the centuries and admire the Chapel of Relics, the Royal Pantheon, the Chapter Library and the famous Botafumeiro.

Discover 2 charming southern Europe on a full-day sightseeing tour from Porto. Cross the border into Spain to explore the pilgrim city of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia and stop to see Valença do Minho on the way back to Porto.  Board a comfortable van or bus and embark on a journey to one of the most important pilgrimage destinations in the world, Santiago. See the Caminhos de Santiago (St. James Way) pilgrim trail and visit a magnificent 11th-centuty cathedral. Admire the architecture that was originally built in a Romanesque style, today the cathedral is an amalgam of harmonious influences. Enjoy free time to go for a stroll in the UNESCO World Heritage city center. Begin the drive back to Porto, stopping at Valença do Minho, a historical village in the north of Portugal, located right on the border between Portugal and Spain. Valença was important during the middle ages and it was part of "Caminhos de Santiago".  See how the city is dominated by a fortress of two towers and a double wall before returning to your meeting point in Porto. 

Discover the city 100% by our tour that combines a walking tour through the city and a tour of the Museum and the Cathedral of Santiago: get to know its past and fall in love with its essence. We start the tour at Obradoiro Square where our guide will be there with an orange umbrella waiting for you: we will stroll through the millenary streets of the old town, you will enjoy a 40 minutes-break between the tours and you will continue with a guided tour to the Cathedral Museum and the interior of the Cathedral with our official guides.

Join us for an unforgettable excursion from the port of A Coruña to the stunning city of Santiago! Our tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and breathtaking sights, all in a convenient 6-hour package. What’s Included: - A guided tour of the enchanting city of Santiago- A visit to the magnificent Cathedral - Entrance to the museum, where you can delve deeper into the rich history of the region - An official guide who will share fascinating insights and stories throughout the journey. We will meet you inside the terminal, so you don’t have to worry about finding us outside. As an authorized agency, we ensure a seamless experience from the moment you arrive at the port and we guarantee that you will return to the port in plenty of time for your departure.We understand that cruise schedules can vary, which is why our excursion timing is flexible. We adapt to the arrival of your ship, and we will contact you a few days before your trip to confirm the exact departure time.

Do you want to know the Cathedral of Santiago in depth? Do you like art and the history of Santiago? With our specialized guides you will love visiting all the wonders hidden in the Cathedral: walk through its naves, discover its chapels, embrace the Apostle Santiago, visit its crypt, see the famous Codex Calixtinus, visit the Treasury, the Chapter House, the Botafumeiro, enjoy the views from the balconies, explore the cloister... The visit takes two hours and it begins at the Cathedral Museum to learn all about its history and the main artworks, and then we will enter the Cathedral, (which has also been recently restored) to finish the tour inside. If so many pilgrims come to the Cathedral, it must be because it has a special charm. Discover it with us!

Embark on a guided tour in spanish of the roofs and the Carraca Tower, exploring also the Cathedral and its outstanding areas of the Museum, such as the cloister, chapter house and library, among others. This experience will give you the best panoramic views of the city, while you immerse yourself in the various stages of construction of the Cathedral, discovering its fascinating history and evolution and enjoy the Portico of Glory (only if this option is selected). If you choose the option without the Portico of Glory: the tour has a little interval between the two parts due to the need to climb 150 steps to explore the rooftops and ascend the ratchet tower. For this reason, this tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility. *This tour is available only in Spanish.

Join us for a complete Santiago experience that covers all angles of this beautiful city. Our tour begins at 10:00 AM with a visit to the historic center, where our knowledgeable guide will take you through the winding streets, hidden alleys, and vibrant squares that make up the heart of Santiago. Next, we'll head to the Portico of Glory, where you'll discover the fascinating history of this masterpiece by Master Mateo. Marvel at the intricate details of each character and learn about the message that the Pórtico conveys to pilgrims. After a short break, we'll continue our journey with a tour of the Cathedral Museum and the interior of the Cathedral of Santiago (tickets included).

Discover one of the world's greatest pilgrimage destinations, Santiago de Compostela, and its sacred route, the Camino de Santiago. Let yourself be enchanted by the Historic Center of Santiago de Compostela and its majestic Cathedral. Follow the famous Camino de Santiago, a centuries-old route that connects various parts of Europe to the shrine of the Apostle James in Santiago Cathedral in Galicia. This iconic cathedral, which combines Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque styles, is a global landmark and the final reward of the journey. On your return to Portugal, visit Valença do Minho, famous for its Portuguese filigree art, the “Heart of Viana”. Explore the city's medieval fortress, with its double walls and two towers, a masterpiece of military architecture. Capture unforgettable moments before returning to Porto. On the way back to Portugal, discover Valença do Minho, surrounded by a magnificent fortress with two towers and a large double wall designed in the Vauban style.

In the 10:00 option we will start the tour visiting the Portico de la Gloria, then the roofs and finally the Cathedral Museum and the Cathedral. In the 16:00 option we will start with the roofs, then the Cathedral Museum and the interior of the Cathedral and we will finish with a visit to the Portico de la Gloria. The guide will be waiting for you at the meeting point to start each visit at the indicated time. The roofs is an essential visit to get to know the cathedral from another point of view, full of curiosities and, in addition, you can enjoy the best views of the city. The Portico de la Gloria is known as the jewel of Romanesque architecture and is one of the most valuable works of the Cathedral of Santiago and is well worth a visit. Finally, with the Cathedral Museum and the interior of the Cathedral you will not miss such important rooms as the library, the chapterhouse, the treasury, the chapel of relics or the main altar. Don't hesitate to enjoy the Cathedral of Santiago, a centre of pilgrimage, in its entirety.

We will begin the visit at the museum of the Cathedral of Santiago. Here we will find the most important works of art in the city and also rooms of the Cathedral itself such as its library, the cloister, the treasure room, the Chapter House... Next we will enter the cathedral to admire its imposing altar, we will see its main chapels, we will admire the famous Botafumeiro... Do you know what it is used for? We will visit the crypt of the Apostle Santiago and we will understand why it is the destination of thousands of pilgrims from all over the world every year. Finally, we will access the Portico of Glory, considered the jewel of the Romanesque architecture of the cathedral. A complete visit of 2 and a half hours with an expert local guide. Don't miss it! - The order of the visits can be modified depending on the chosen time