Santiago: Cathedral & Museum Tour + Pórtico of Glory Option

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Santiago: Cathedral & Museum Tour + Pórtico of Glory Option
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Top rated
4.7368107 out of 5 stars
4.7
4.7368107 out of 5 stars
1687 reviews

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

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Duration 1.5 hours - 130 minutes
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
Spanish, English

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Carolyn – Australia

It was really informative and interesting, I got to see all the best areas of the Cathedral

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Adrian – United Kingdom

The tour of the Portico, the museum and the cathedral was excellent. The guide was lovely- very informative and all done with great humour

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Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    Praza do Obradoiro

  • Timeline stop icon

    Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela

    Guided tour (1.5 hours)

    Porch of the Glory

    Visit (30 minutes)

    Optional, Extra fee

  • 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
  • See the Cathedral, the facade of the Obradoiro, and the Botafumeiro

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 ticket

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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 1687 reviews

Review summary

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

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Carolyn – AustraliaMay 12, 2025 – Verified booking
It was really informative and interesting, I got to see all the best areas of the Cathedral
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Adrian – United KingdomMay 12, 2025 – Verified booking
The tour of the Portico, the museum and the cathedral was excellent. The guide was lovely- very informative and all done with great humour
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Lise – FranceMay 9, 2025 – Verified booking
Great tour with Diego. We learnt a lot about Santiago and the Cathedral. I highly recommend!

Product ID: 394992

Activity provider:OptimusTours

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