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From Porto: Santiago de Compostela Full Day Tour

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42 reviews

Activity provider: Gray Line Portugal
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    From Porto: Santiago de Compostela Full Day Tour

    Activity provider: Gray Line Portugal

    From US$ 111.98 per person

    Discover the historic city of Santiago de Compostela during this interesting and dynamic day trip from Porto. Experience the wonder of this traditional landmark for religious pilgrims, and visit the city's old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    About this activity

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    Covid-19 precautions
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    Duration 10 hours
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    Live tour guide
    English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
    Small group
    Limited to 10 participants

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Experience the traditional Pilgrim Mass at Santiago de Compostela which has been held since the Middle Ages
    • Marvel at the historical and achitectural beauty the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral has to offer
    • Visit the Santiago de Compostela Historical Center, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site
    • See the Valença do Minho city center
    • Explore the Fortress of Valença
    Full description
    Relax as you are personally collected from your hotel in Porto at 7:30 AM and depart immediately for Santiago de Compostela. At 11:00 AM you will experience the famous Pilgrim Mass. This special mass is held each day to recognize the pilgrims who have travelled along the Way of St. James to arrive at Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. You will have the chance to be a part of a historical ceremony that has been taking place since the 9th Century. At the beginning of the mass it is traditional for the home country and starting point of all the pilgrims to be announced. Following the mass you will get a chance to learn more about the historic Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela which is dedicated to St James, one of Jesus’ apostles, and is a UNESCO World Heritage listed site.
    Includes
    • Guided tour
    • Visit to Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
    • Lunch
    • Meals and drinks
    • Personal expenses
    • Tips and gratuities
    • Optional activity costs
    Covid-19 precautions
    Safety measures in place
    • All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
    • You must keep social distance while in vehicles
    • The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
    Traveler requirements
    • You are required to bring and wear a mask

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    Meeting point

    Meeting point: Rua Mouzinho da Silveira, 352 - Porto.

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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

    • Tour can be cancelled due to technical reasons, weather conditions, maintenance and other
    • This tour must have at least 2 people to be able to go ahead
    • The tour includes a meal so a European vaccination certificate or a Covid 19 negative test is mandatory
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.6 /5

    based on 42 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      3.7/5
    • Transportation
      3.7/5
    • Value for money
      4.1/5
    • Safety
      4.8/5

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    I want to congratulate the prompt response in resolving the pending issue and the expected response, you did not measure efforts to direct us to the chosen tour to Santiago De Compostela, it was better for the guide that Mr. Joaquim who knew the way to Santiago very well and clarified all our doubts. Thanks

    June 1, 2019

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    Thiana – Brazil Verified booking

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    Brilliant trip

    Loved our trip to Santiago our tour guide was very informative and friendly We enjoyed the whole trip from pick up at our accommodation, the journey with stop over looking leprosy island, the visit to Santiago , looking around the shops, walking around the town and visit to the cathedral. Our tapas lunch was very good and the day was topped off by a visit to Valencia with stunning views from the fort and quick walk around the town and then the tour guides brilliant driving through the fort ( tight) gateways Just a fab day! Would definitely revommend

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    November 12, 2017

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    judith – United Kingdom Verified booking

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    Great tour with a lot of history

    Our tour guide did not only accompany us to Santiago de Compostela where we were free to either participate in the pilgrims mess or explore the city, but also did show us the castel of fortaleza valenca. At all stops we had plenty of time to explore them (in the streets next to the cathedral are fantastic bakeries). The lunch is fantastic.

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    November 20, 2016

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    GetYourGuide traveler – Germany Verified booking

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