Santiago: private tour of the old town or cathedral
4.874 reviews
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2-hour private tour of Santiago with a local guide in four languages and three options to choose from, old town, cathedral and museum, or both. Rated 4.8/5 from 74 reviews.
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Private: just your group
- English, Spanish, Italian +1
- Mobile ticket
Practical details
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Guide languages
- English · Spanish · Italian · Portuguese
- 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
- Just your group, with a local guide
- Three options to choose from
- Old town, cathedral and museum
- Guides in English, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese
- Wheelchair accessible
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Our take
It has an excellent rating and the flexibility to choose what to see, which is very handy when travelling with children, older relatives or a group with different interests. Per person, it's one of the most affordable private tours in Santiago.
What's included
- Private tour with a local guide
- Cathedral and museum tickets (cathedral and complete options)
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Cathedral and museum tickets on the old-town-only option
Good to know
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
Things to keep in mind
- Children must always be with an adult
- Pets are not allowed inside the museum
- The order of the route may change for organisational reasons
Meeting point
Praza do Obradoiro, 1, Santiago de Compostela.
The guide meets you on Obradoiro Square, in front of the cathedral facade.
The experience
What you will see
- Santiago's great squares: Obradoiro, Praterías and Quintana.
- The streets of the UNESCO-listed old town.
- If you choose it, the cathedral interior and its museum.
How it works
When booking you pick one of three options: old town, cathedral and museum, or complete. You meet the guide on Obradoiro Square and for about two hours only your group covers what you chose; on the cathedral options, tickets are included.
Who I recommend it for
- Families and groups who want to go at their own pace.
- Anyone who wants the tour in Italian or Portuguese.
- Travellers with reduced mobility: it's wheelchair accessible.
Who I don't recommend it for
- Solo travellers after the lowest price: a shared tour is cheaper.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible.
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
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