Santiago de Compostela: evening of legends with Galician dinner and queimada
4.926 reviews
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A 4-hour evening: a guided night walk through the old town's legends, a dinner of typical Galician dishes and the queimada ritual to finish. Rated 4.9/5 from 26 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
- Night walk through the old town's legends
- Dinner with typical Galician dishes
- Drink included with dinner
- The queimada ritual
- Guide in Spanish and English
Our take
It bundles three things almost everyone wants to do in Santiago (an evening stroll, a good dinner and a queimada) into one organised night. At 4.9/5 the rating is excellent, and the price makes sense since dinner is included.
What's included
- Guided night walk in Santiago
- Dinner with typical Galician dishes
- Drink with dinner
- Queimada show and ritual
Not included
- Extra drinks
- Dishes outside the set menu
Good to know
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Umbrella in winter
Things to keep in mind
- No alcohol is served to under-18s
- The restaurant may change depending on opening times
- Rain jackets are provided in winter if it rains
Meeting point
The meeting point depends on the option you choose; it is shown when booking.
Check your booking confirmation for where the walk starts.
The experience
What you will see
- Santiago's old town at nightfall.
- The legends and beliefs surrounding the city.
- A Galician dinner in a traditional restaurant.
- The queimada ritual and its spell.
How it works
You start with a guided walk of about 90 minutes through the old town, hearing its legends. Then you have dinner of typical Galician dishes with a drink and finish with the queimada ritual.
Who I recommend it for
- Couples and groups of friends after a different kind of night out.
- Anyone who enjoys folklore and Galician food.
Who I don't recommend it for
- Anyone who prefers to choose their own dinner rather than a set menu.
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
What does dinner include?
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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)
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.
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