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Santiago de Compostela Cathedral and Museum Guided Tour

4.6 / 5

209 reviews

Activity provider: Galicia Experience
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    Santiago de Compostela Cathedral and Museum Guided Tour

    Activity provider: Galicia Experience

    4.6

    209 reviews

    From US$ 16.29 per person

    Enter one of the main monuments of the famous Camino de Santiago and take a guided tour inside Santiago de Compostela Cathedral and its museum. See exquisite sacred art and architecture at the reputed burial site of Saint James the Great.

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    Duration 2 hours
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    Live tour guide
    Spanish, English

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    Highlights
    • Enter the magnificent Santiago de Compostela Cathedral and get access to its museum
    • See the tomb of Saint James the Great
    • Look at all the decorative chapels around the main altar
    • Discover masterpieces of sacred art
    • Learn the story of the cathedral and its significance to pilgrims
    Full description
    Explore the history and art of Santiago de Compostela on a guided tour of the cathedral and its museum. One of the 3 most important centers for Catholic pilgrims in the Christian world, Santiago de Compostela Cathedral has historically been a place of pilgrimage on the "Way of St. James" (Camino de Santiago) since the early Middle Ages. Enter the magnificent monument to discover why, as your guide takes you to see the tomb of Saint James and much more. Look at the resplendent main altar and the intricate chapels surrounding it, and learn about the rituals and traditions. Hear about the historical and architectural importance of the cathedral, and further your knowledge in the museum where permanent collections are complemented by temporary exhibitions.
    Includes
    • Guided tour
    • Entrance ticket to the cathedral museum

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      Galicia Experience Office, Rúa De Tras Salomé, 2, 15705, Santiago de Compostela

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      4.6 /5

      based on 209 reviews

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      • Service
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      Great way to learn about the cathedral and museum in a small group setting. I can't say enough good things about our tour guide. She did a wonderful job conveying her wealth of information. If you are interesting in learning facts about the cathedral, don't miss this tour.

      March 23, 2023

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      Our guide was Alberto- a Spanish native and art history student. He was amazing, knowing the most important features of the art in the museum and the church. Obviously, these are major elements but he is also very knowledgeable of the religion and importance of the Church in Spain, which he impressed upon us as well. Thanks to Alberto, we are considering a Camino de Santiago in our future. Wonderful guide.

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      Our guide Elena was excellent ,she had all the information we needed to know about the history of Santiago, Elena has a great sense of humour, and speaks english very well. I would recommend anybody travelling to Santiago to go on this guided tour, well worth the money. Thank you Elena

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