Santiago: full cathedral tour with Portico of Glory, rooftops and museum
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4-hour guided visit to the whole of Santiago Cathedral with an official guide and skip-the-line entry to the interior, museum, Portico of Glory and rooftops. Rated 4.5/5 from 81 reviews.
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Skip-the-line entry
- English, Spanish
- Mobile ticket
Practical details
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Guide languages
- English · Spanish
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Minimum age
- No restriction
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- Portico of Glory and cloister
- Cathedral rooftop climb
- Cathedral Museum
- Official guide and skip-the-line entry
- The whole cathedral in one visit
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Our take
This is the way to see the entire cathedral in one go, including the two visits that sell out most, the Portico and the rooftops. Four hours is a lot, so it suits genuine art lovers better than anyone just after a photo.
What's included
- Official guide
- Cathedral and museum entry
- Portico of Glory entry
- Rooftop access
Not included
- Food and drinks
Good to know
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes for stairs
Things to keep in mind
- Groups of up to 25 people
- About 4 hours, including the rooftop climb
Meeting point
Galicia Experience, Rúa de Trás Salomé, 2, Santiago de Compostela.
Be at the Galicia Experience office a few minutes before your booked time.
The experience
What you will see
- The Portico of Glory, Master Mateo's Romanesque masterpiece.
- The cathedral interior and the cloister.
- The rooms of the Cathedral Museum.
- The rooftops, with views over Santiago's roofs and squares.
How it works
You meet at the Galicia Experience office on Rúa de Trás Salomé, and an official guide takes you through every visitable part of the cathedral complex over about four hours. Tickets are included, so there is no ticket-office queue.
Who I recommend it for
- Anyone who wants to see the whole cathedral in one visit.
- Fans of Romanesque art and history.
- Travellers who couldn't get standalone tickets for the Portico or the rooftops.
Who I don't recommend it for
- Visitors short on time in Santiago.
- People with reduced mobility, because of the rooftop stairs.
Accessibility
Check accessibility with the provider; the rooftop visit involves stairs.
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
→ Santiago Cathedral: how to visit it (Pórtico, rooftops and botafumeiro)
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→ 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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