Santiago de Compostela: pilgrim for a day on the last 10 km of the Camino
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Guided walk along the last 10 km of the French Way, via Monte do Gozo, arriving like a pilgrim in Praza do Obradoiro. Pilgrim staff, hat and photos included. Rated 4.8/5 from 47 reviews.
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Spanish, English
- Mobile ticket
Practical details
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Guide languages
- Spanish · English
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Minimum age
- No restriction
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- The last 10 km of the French Way
- First view of the cathedral from Monte do Gozo
- Arrival in Praza do Obradoiro
- Pilgrim staff and hat
- Photos and a souvenir of the day
Our take
It is the best way to feel what a pilgrim feels arriving at the Obradoiro without spending weeks on the Camino. The 10 km are manageable for anyone who walks regularly, and the stop at Monte do Gozo gives it real meaning. At 4.8/5, it is one of the most original experiences in Santiago.
What's included
- Pilgrim staff and hat (returned at the end)
- Transfer to the start of the route
- Information about the Camino
- Photos
- A surprise at the end
Not included
- Food and drinks
Good to know
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Comfortable clothes
- Water
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
Things to keep in mind
- About 10 km on foot
- Group of up to 30 people
- The staff and hat must be returned to the guide at the end
Meeting point
Galicia Experience, Rúa de Trás Salomé, 2, Santiago de Compostela.
Go to the Galicia Experience office; from there you are taken to the start of the route, about 10 km from the city.
The experience
What you will see
- Trails of the French Way on its final kilometres.
- Monte do Gozo, where the cathedral towers first come into view.
- The arrival in Praza do Obradoiro, the end of the Camino.
How it works
You meet in central Santiago, get a staff and hat, and are taken about 10 km out of the city. From there you walk with the guide, who shares stories and legends of the Camino, until you enter the Obradoiro. You go home with photos and a small souvenir.
Who I recommend it for
- Visitors to Santiago who have not walked the Camino.
- Anyone who enjoys walking and wants something different from a city tour.
Who I don't recommend it for
- Anyone with reduced mobility or who cannot walk long distances.
Accessibility
Not suitable for wheelchair users.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, with a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
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Related reading on our guides
→ The Camino de Santiago: the last 100 km (how to do it and the Compostela)
The last 100 km of the Camino de Santiago: where to start (Sarria, Tui, Ferrol), stages, budget, the credential and the free Compostela, and what to bring.
→ Santiago de Compostela in one day: cathedral, old town and the Camino
What to see in Santiago in one day: Cathedral, Obradoiro, old town and the Mercado de Abastos. An hour-by-hour walking route at the end of the Camino, where to eat and what to skip.
→ Santiago Cathedral: how to visit it (Pórtico, rooftops and botafumeiro)
How to visit Santiago Cathedral: free entry hours, Pórtico de la Gloria and rooftop tickets, when the botafumeiro swings and where the Pilgrim's Mass is now.
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