Santiago: "Secrets of Compostela" night walking tour
4.987 reviews
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2-hour evening walk through Santiago's old town with an official guide, focused on mysteries, taboo topics and the medieval Jewish quarter, always from the facts. Rated 4.9/5 from 87 reviews.
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Spanish
- Mobile ticket
Practical details
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Guide languages
- Spanish
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Minimum age
- No restriction
- Pets
- Allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- Old town by night with an official guide
- Mysteries and taboo topics told with rigour
- Santiago's medieval Jewish quarter
- Outside the city's oldest house (12th century)
- Surprise gift for every participant
Our take
At 4.9/5 it's one of Santiago's best-rated tours and a good alternative to the more theatrical legends walks, because it sticks to documented history. For €15 it's a great evening plan, as long as you understand Spanish well.
What's included
- Official Galicia tourist guide
- Surprise gift
- Public liability insurance
Not included
- Monument entry tickets
Good to know
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- A warm layer or raincoat
Not suitable for
- People with reduced mobility
- Wheelchair users
- Unaccompanied minors
Things to keep in mind
- Spanish only
- Groups of up to 20 people
- Pets are welcome
Meeting point
Casa da Conga, Praza da Quintana de Vivos, 1, Santiago de Compostela.
The guide meets you at Casa da Conga, on Quintana Square, behind the cathedral apse.
The experience
What you will see
- Santiago's old town after dark, with a very different atmosphere.
- The city's former medieval Jewish quarter.
- The outside of Santiago's oldest house, from the 12th century.
- Corners linked to the mysteries and enigmas of Compostela.
How it works
You meet at Casa da Conga on Quintana Square, and for about two hours an official guide leads you through the historic centre, telling little-known stories and uncomfortable topics, always backed by facts. There's a small surprise gift at the end.
Who I recommend it for
- Anyone who has already seen the cathedral and wants another side of Santiago.
- Travellers who prefer real history to made-up legends.
- People travelling with a dog.
Who I don't recommend it for
- Anyone who doesn't speak Spanish.
- 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
→ 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.
→ 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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