Santiago: cathedral rooftops and Carraca tower tour
Guided tour of Santiago Cathedral's rooftops and the Carraca tower, plus the museum, cloister and library. Spanish only. Rated 4.6/5 from 134 reviews.
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Photo credits
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- Fernando Pascullo, CC BY-SA 4.0, vía Wikimedia Commons · source
Practical details
- Duration
- 3.5 hours
- Guide languages
- Spanish
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Instant confirmation
- Right after booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Minimum age
- No restriction
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- Walk on the cathedral rooftops
- Climb the Carraca tower
- The best views of Santiago
- Museum, cloister, chapter house and library
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Our take
Walking across the cathedral roofs with the Obradoiro below you is the most special experience in Santiago. Note: Spanish only and 150 steps.
What's included
- Rooftop and Carraca tower access
- Cathedral Museum entry
- Headphones
- Spanish-speaking guide
Not included
- Hotel pickup
- Food and drinks
Good to know
What to bring
- Shoes with good grip
- A jacket: it's windy up top
Not suitable for
- People with reduced mobility
- Wheelchair users
- People with vertigo
Things to keep in mind
- About 150 steps to climb
- The tour is only in Spanish
- There's a short break between the two parts
Meeting point
Praza do Obradoiro, Santiago de Compostela.
The guide waits in Praza do Obradoiro. Arrive 10 minutes early.
The experience
What you will see
- The cathedral's stone rooftops.
- Praza do Obradoiro from above.
- The Carraca tower and the bells.
- The museum: cloister, chapter house and library.
How it works
You meet in the Obradoiro, tour the museum highlights with the guide and, after a short break, climb the 150 steps to the rooftops and the Carraca tower.
Who I recommend it for
- Anyone who already knows the cathedral and wants a new angle.
- Photographers.
Who I don't recommend it for
- Anyone with vertigo or reduced mobility.
- Anyone who doesn't speak Spanish.
Accessibility
Not accessible: there are 150 steps.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, with a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
Is the climb hard?
Is there an English version?
Do we see inside the cathedral?
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Related reading on our guides
→ Santiago Cathedral: how to visit it (Pórtico, rooftops and botafumeiro)
How to visit Santiago Cathedral: what's free and what's paid, the Pórtico de la Gloria, the rooftops, the botafumeiro and the Pilgrim's Mass. Tips and bookings.
→ 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.
→ The Camino de Santiago: the last 100 km (how to do it and the Compostela)
A guide to the last 100 km of the Camino de Santiago: where to start (Sarria, Tui, Ferrol), stages, the credential and the Compostela, when to go and what to bring.
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