Santiago: old town walking tour with an official guide
1 h 45 min walking tour of Santiago's old town with an official guide: the cathedral squares, Praza de Cervantes and the Mercado de Abastos. From €10. Rated 4.8/5 from 356 reviews.
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Photo credits
- Luis Miguel Bugallo Sánchez (Lmbuga), CC BY-SA 2.5 es, vía Wikimedia Commons · source
- Jorge Alonso-Lej, CC BY-SA 3.0, vía Wikimedia Commons · source
- Simon Burchell, CC BY-SA 4.0, vía Wikimedia Commons · source
- Luis Miguel Bugallo Sánchez, CC BY-SA 4.0, vía Wikimedia Commons · source
- Luis Miguel Bugallo Sánchez (Lmbuga), CC BY-SA 3.0, vía Wikimedia Commons · source
- P.Lameiro, CC BY-SA 3.0, vía Wikimedia Commons · source
- Luis Miguel Bugallo Sánchez (Lmbuga), CC BY 3.0, vía Wikimedia Commons · source
- Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0, vía Wikimedia Commons · source
Practical details
- Duration
- 1 h 45 min
- Guide languages
- English · Spanish
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Instant confirmation
- Right after booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Yes · flag it when booking
- Minimum age
- No restriction
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- Official guide
- The four cathedral squares
- Praza de Cervantes and the Mercado de Abastos
- From €10
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Our take
For €10 you get an official guide showing you the city for almost two hours: the best way to get your bearings on day one. Highly rated and accessible.
What's included
- Tour with an official guide
Not included
- Monument entry
- Food and drinks
Good to know
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Umbrella
Things to keep in mind
- Arrive 10 minutes early
- Cathedral entry not included
Meeting point
Praza do Obradoiro, 5, Santiago de Compostela.
Be at the Obradoiro 10 minutes before the start.
The experience
What you will see
- Praza do Obradoiro.
- The Praterías, Quintana and Inmaculada squares.
- Praza de Cervantes.
- The Mercado de Abastos.
How it works
You meet in the Obradoiro and the guide takes you round the squares surrounding the cathedral, Praza de Cervantes and the Mercado de Abastos, finishing in the old-town streets.
Who I recommend it for
- Anyone arriving on day one who wants to get oriented.
- Tight budgets.
Who I don't recommend it for
- Anyone wanting to go inside the cathedral.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, with a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
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