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From Porto: Santiago de Compostela Full Day Tour

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Day trip
From Porto: Santiago de Compostela Full Day Tour
4.551724 out of 5 stars
4.6
4.551724 out of 5 stars
116 reviews

Discover the best of Santiago de Compostela on this full-day trip from Porto. Experience the wonder of this landmark for religious pilgrims, and visit the old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Duration 10 hours
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English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Evelyn – Ireland

Miguel was an excellent tour guide with great info & sense of humour. Highly recommend. The driver Nuno was a good driver (we didn't get lost 🤣) and friendly. Highly recommend this tour!

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Aparajita – United Kingdom

I went for the tour on 2/3/25. Really enjoyed it. Our tour guide was knowledgeable, kind and helpful. The vehicle was comfortable and we got see beautiful places

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    R. de Mouzinho da Silveira 352

  • Bus/coach

    (2.5 hours)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Santiago de Compostela

    Free time (1 hour)

  • Santiago de Compostela

    Lunch (1.5 hours)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Santiago de Compostela

    Free time (1 hour)

  • Bus/coach

    (75 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Valença do Minho

    Guided tour, Free time (45 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (1 hour)

  • Arrive back at:

    R. de Mouzinho da Silveira 352

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For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Free time to experience the traditional Pilgrim Mass at Santiago de Compostela
  • Marvel at the historical and achitectural the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
  • Visit the Santiago de Compostela Historical Center, a UNESCO World Heritage site
  • See the Valença do Minho city center
  • Explore the Fortress of Valença

Full description

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.

Includes

  • Guided tour
  • Visit to Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
  • Meals and drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Optional activity costs
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Meeting point

Meeting point: Rua Mouzinho da Silveira, 352 - Porto close to St. Bento Station.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Camera

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • The activity provider reserves the right to cancel or change (without prior notice) any service due to the impracticability of performing the service (for reasons beyond the activity provider's control). Should a visit be cancelled for reasons beyond their control, customers will not be entitled to a refund
  • The tour does not operate on December 25th or January 1st

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 116 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.2/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Value for money
    4.4/5

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Evelyn – IrelandMarch 9, 2025 – Verified booking
Miguel was an excellent tour guide with great info & sense of humour. Highly recommend. The driver Nuno was a good driver (we didn't get lost 🤣) and friendly. Highly recommend this tour!
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Aparajita – United KingdomMarch 7, 2025 – Verified booking
I went for the tour on 2/3/25. Really enjoyed it. Our tour guide was knowledgeable, kind and helpful. The vehicle was comfortable and we got see beautiful places
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Radu Liliana – RomaniaJune 24, 2024 – Verified booking
The trip was an spiritual itinerary with unforgettable moments! Paul, the guide is kind, very well trained and the best driver!

Product ID: 1161

Activity provider:Gray Line Portugal

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