Guided tour

Santiago: Cathedral & Museum Tour + Pórtico of Glory Option

4.7  / 51549 reviews
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Guided tour
Santiago: Cathedral & Museum Tour + Pórtico of Glory Option
4.7  / 51549 reviews

Skip the lines and discover the heritage of Santiago Cathedral. Learn about the cathedral's history through the centuries and enjoy optional entry to the Portico of Glory.

About this activity

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Duration 1.5 - 2.5 hours
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, English

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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A – United States

The tour was great. Our guide was very knowledgeable and explained at a good pace for everyone.

A
A – United States
J
Joanna Haigh – United Kingdom

the tour guide was so delightful and enthusiastic about the topic. Her knowledge of the subject was superb and answered all our questions.

J
Joanna Haigh – United Kingdom

Experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    Praza do Obradoiro

    Porch of the Glory

    Visit, Guided tour (30 minutes)

    Optional

  • Timeline stop icon

    Museo da Catedral

    Visit, Guided tour (45 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela

    Visit, Guided tour (45 minutes)

  • Arrive back at:

    Praza do Obradoiro

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a tour of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela with an expert guide
  • Discover the unique Pórtico de la Gloria by choosing the option
  • Avoid the hassle of crowds with skip-the-line entry tickets to the cathedral

Full description

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.

Includes

  • Cathedral and museum entry tickets
  • Portico of Glory entry ticket (if option selected)
  • Guide
  • Single-use headsets
  • Rooftops and tower entry

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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Participants

Date

Meeting point

Your guide will wait for you in Obradoiro Square with an orange umbrella.

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Important information

Not allowed

  • Pets

Know before you go

  • Children must always be accompanied by an adult
  • Pets are not allowed inside the museum
  • The order of the itinerary may vary for organizational reasons by the local agency

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 1549 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5

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A – United StatesOctober 16, 2024  – Verified booking
The tour was great. Our guide was very knowledgeable and explained at a good pace for everyone.
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Joanna Haigh – United KingdomNovember 3, 2024  – Verified booking
the tour guide was so delightful and enthusiastic about the topic. Her knowledge of the subject was superb and answered all our questions.
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Matt – United StatesNovember 24, 2024  – Verified booking
Mareira is an amazing guide. She is so knowledgeable and passionate. We really enjoyed all the information.
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Product ID: 394992

Activity provider:OptimusTours

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