Santiago de Compostela: small-group historic walking tour
4.930 reviews
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2-hour guided walk in a group of up to 10 through Santiago's old town: the Alameda, the Obradoiro, Quintana, Praterías and a finish at the Mercado de Abastos. Rated 4.9/5 from 30 reviews.
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Small group
- English, Spanish
- Mobile ticket
Practical details
- Duration
- 2 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
- Small group of up to 10
- Obradoiro, Quintana and Praterías squares
- Ends at the Mercado de Abastos
- Guide in English and Spanish
- Runs rain or shine
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Our take
A well-designed introductory tour: small group, the key squares around the cathedral and a finish at the Mercado de Abastos, exactly where you will want to linger. At 4.9/5 it is one of the best-rated in the city, though it costs a little more than similar walks.
What's included
- Local guide
- Fees and taxes
Not included
- Entry tickets to monuments and museums
- Tips
Good to know
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Umbrella or rain jacket
Not suitable for
- People with reduced mobility
- Wheelchair users
Things to keep in mind
- The tour runs rain or shine
- Group of up to 10 people
- Entry to the cathedral and museums is not included
Meeting point
Capela do Pilar, Av. de Xoán Carlos I, 6, Santiago de Compostela.
Look for the guide by Capela do Pilar, next to the Alameda park.
The experience
What you will see
- The Alameda and the cobbled streets of the old town.
- Praza do Obradoiro and the cathedral from outside.
- Quintana and Praterías squares.
- The Mercado de Abastos, at the end of the walk.
How it works
You meet by Capela do Pilar and spend 2 hours walking the old town with a local guide, in a group of up to 10. The route takes in the squares around the cathedral and finishes at the market.
Who I recommend it for
- First-time visitors who want to get their bearings.
- Anyone who prefers small groups.
Who I don't recommend it for
- Anyone wanting to go inside the cathedral: you need a separate visit.
- People with reduced mobility.
Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility or 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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