From Santiago: A Coruña and Betanzos day trip with the Tower of Hercules
4.449 reviews
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Full-day trip from Santiago with a guided walk through medieval Betanzos, the Tower of Hercules, free time and a guided tour in A Coruña. Optional tortilla tasting. Rated 4.4/5 from 49 reviews.
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Spanish
- Mobile ticket
Practical details
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Guide languages
- Spanish
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Minimum age
- No restriction
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- Guided walk in medieval Betanzos
- Visit to the Tower of Hercules
- Free time and guided walk in A Coruña
- Optional tortilla tasting in Betanzos
- Audio guide in English
Our take
It combines two cities that are hard to fit into a car-free trip to Santiago: medieval Betanzos and A Coruña with its Roman lighthouse. It is a 10-hour day and the live guide only speaks Spanish, which is worth knowing. At 4.4/5, it is a practical choice for a free day.
What's included
- Coach transport from Santiago
- Guide (in Spanish)
- Audio guide in English
Not included
- Lunch
- Tips
- Entry to the inside of the Tower of Hercules (not specified)
Good to know
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Camera
Things to keep in mind
- The live guide speaks Spanish; English is covered by an audio guide
- The tortilla tasting depends on the option you choose
- Group of up to 55 people
Meeting point
Capilla del Pilar, Av. de Xoán Carlos I, 6, Santiago de Compostela.
Go to Capilla del Pilar, next to the Alameda; the trip returns to the same point.
The experience
What you will see
- The medieval old town of Betanzos, famous for its tortilla.
- The Tower of Hercules, A Coruña's Roman lighthouse.
- Central A Coruña, with free time and a guided walk.
How it works
You leave by coach from Capilla del Pilar for Betanzos, where you take a guided walk and, depending on the option, a tortilla tasting. Then on to A Coruña: free time for lunch, a visit to the Tower of Hercules and a guided walk before heading back to Santiago.
Who I recommend it for
- Anyone with a free day in Santiago who wants to see another Galician city.
- Travellers without a car.
Who I don't recommend it for
- Anyone who does not speak Spanish and wants a live guide.
Accessibility
Not listed as wheelchair accessible; check with the provider.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, with a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
Do we climb the Tower of Hercules?
Is the Betanzos tortilla included?
Is there an English guide?
Is lunch included?
Related reading on our guides
→ Santiago de Compostela in one day: cathedral, old town and the Camino
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→ The Camino de Santiago: the last 100 km (how to do it and the Compostela)
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