Santiago de Compostela: old town walking tour with an English-speaking guide
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2-hour walking tour in English with an official guide around the four squares of Santiago Cathedral, hidden corners of the old town and a panoramic viewpoint at the end. Rated 4.8/5 from 25 reviews.
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- English
- Mobile ticket
Practical details
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Guide languages
- English
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Wheelchair accessible
- Yes · flag it when booking
- Minimum age
- No restriction
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- The four squares around the cathedral
- The Holy Door in Quintana
- Lesser-known streets and corners
- Panoramic viewpoint at the end
- Official guide in English
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Our take
For English speakers, this is a very complete walk for very little money: the four cathedral squares in detail and a finish at a viewpoint that gives great photos. At 4.8/5 with an official guide, it is one of the best budget options.
What's included
- Official tourist guide
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Tips
Good to know
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Umbrella or rain jacket
Things to keep in mind
- English only
- Group of up to 20 people
- Cathedral entry is not included
Meeting point
Praza das Praterías, 7, next to Santiago de Compostela Cathedral.
The meeting point is in Praterías Square, by the cathedral's south facade.
The experience
What you will see
- The Romanesque Praterías facade and the Casa do Cabildo.
- Praza do Obradoiro and the former pilgrims' hostel.
- Azabachería and Quintana, with the Holy Door.
- Lesser-known old town streets and a viewpoint over the cathedral.
How it works
You meet an official guide in Praterías and spend 2 hours walking, in English, around the cathedral squares and several old town streets. The walk ends at a panoramic viewpoint.
Who I recommend it for
- English-speaking travellers wanting a good first walk.
- Anyone after a budget tour with an official guide.
Who I don't recommend it for
- Anyone who does not understand English.
- Anyone wanting to go inside the cathedral.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible, according to the provider.
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)
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.
→ 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)
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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