Private tour

Santiago de Compostela: Old Town Private Tour

4.8 / 5

40 reviews

Activity provider: Walkin & Eatin Galicia
Private tour

Santiago de Compostela: Old Town Private Tour

Activity provider: Walkin & Eatin Galicia

From US$ 64.66 per person

Join this 2-hour walking tour and learn all about the squares surrounding the Santiago Cathedral, and then explore the off-the-beaten-path parts of the downtown area with a funny and friendly guide.

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Reserve now & pay later
Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
Covid-19 precautions
Special health and safety measures are in place. Check your activity voucher once you book for full details.
Duration 2 hours
Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide
Spanish, English, French, Galician, Italian
Private group

Experience

Highlights
  • Discover the secrets of the city of Santiago de Compostela
  • Admire stunning close-up views of the Cathedral
  • Learn about the history of the town and its main symbols: Camino, shells, Compostela...
  • Get to know the best places for lunch, drinks and tapas
Full description
On this walking tour of the city of Santiago, discover the most important monuments and places in the city. This tour is free-form, so your tour guide will adapt each individual tour to the participants' moods and desires. The first part of the tour is focused in the main squares surrounding the Santiago Cathedral, your guide will fill you in on their histories and tell you fascinating stories that will help you to understand the significance of what you're seeing. Understand the meaning of the shells, the origin of the Botafumeiro, why the city is called Compostela, and more. The second part of the tour escapes the most touristic parts of the city to enter into the downtown area from the eyes of a local. Discover the local market, hidden squares and narrow streets while your guide gives you the best recommendations for some tapas, lunch, dinner and nightlife. Finish off the tour where it started, and let your guide help you figure out what else you'd like to do in Santiago or any other part of Galicia.
Includes
  • Walking tour
  • Local private guide
  • Monuments access
  • Food and drinks
  • Tips (optional)

Select participants and date

Participants

Date

Meeting point

Meet your guide in the center of the Obradoiro Square. They will be holding a blue umbrella.

Open in Google Maps ⟶
Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

  • The tour takes place rain or shine
  • Santiago may be rainy and cold, please check the weather forecast in case you need to bring a raincoat or umbrella
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 40 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5
  • Service
    4.9/5
  • Organization
    4.8/5

Sort by:

Traveler type:

Star rating:

Adrian was very knowledgeable on history. As a local he has a passion for Santiago d C. He added some light hearted moments and variation. Recommended.

September 29, 2022

September 7, 2022

August 26, 2022

Product ID: 159047