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Set off on a free walking tour of Santiago de Compostela and discover its emblematic landmarks and its history with an expert English-speaking guide.
Tour Details
We'll meet the guide and the rest of the group at Plaza del Obradoiro, the heart of this important pilgrimage city.
First, you'll admire the western facade of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, built in the 18th century. Your professional guide will also point out the Pazo de Raxoi, a Neoclassical palace located in front of the cathedral. You'll also marvel at the striking Hostal de Los Reyes Católicos, believed to be the oldest hotel in the world.
Continuing our tour, we'll wander through the squares located behind the cathedral. We'll learn about the curious history of the Quintana de los Muertos (Square of the Dead) and Quintana de los Vivos (Square of the Living). Next, we'll head to Plaza de Platerías, dominated by a beautiful fountain: the Fuente de los Caballos.
This World Heritage Site is full of legends and myths, which your guide will reveal as you wander through its winding streets to the University of Santiago. From here, we'll take the Calle del Franco, a road full of bars and great restaurants. At the end of the street, in the Parque de La Alameda, you’ll come upon an unusual statue of two women: Las dos Marías. This figure is a homage to two sisters who used to walk up and down this street, flirting with the students.
After about 1 hour and 45 minutes in total, we'll end our free tour of Santiago de Compostela.
Group Size
This free tour does not allow groups of over 6 people. If you are a larger group, please book a private tour.
Details
Free cancellation
If you are not able to attend the tour, please cancel your reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Meeting point
Praza do Obradoiro.
Where does the activity end?
Parque da Alameda.
Reviews of our customers
Reviews of our customers
- August 31, 2026
Lisa
Estados UnidosMaria was very knowledgeable and honed in on some key facts that rendered our subsequent explorations more focused and meaningful. Thank you!
With friendsIs this useful? - August 12, 2026
Vicente Yael Baca Montero
Kaiserslautern, AlemaniaReally nice tour, the guide was very friendly and had great jokes!
With friendsIs this useful? - August 6, 2026
Ines Plaster Mercedes
Bremen, AlemaniaJust excellent, the guide Virginia was nice, funny, excellent.she showed me her town on her way. Thanks very much Virginia
They traveled aloneIs this useful? - August 5, 2026
Anonymous
EspañaVirginia was an amazing guide: informative, friendly, sharing a mix of historical facts, interesting stories and local recommendations. Highly recomme...
They traveled aloneIs this useful? - July 19, 2026
Ginna Guiang Myers
California, Estados UnidosVirginia was a great guide, witty and intelligent and has a way of telling stories in an engaging manner. Everything was well arranged and we apprecia...
With friendsIs this useful? - July 1, 2026
Lynne
Brookline, Ma, Estados UnidosThis tour was very informative and a wonderful introduction to Santiago de Compestela and the history of the Camino de Santiago. Highly recommend to a...
Is this useful? - June 5, 2026
Joyce
New York, Estados UnidosJorge is funny, smart, and very informative.
Is this useful? - May 28, 2026
Priscilla
Río De Janeiro, BrasilIrene was just so great, I decided to take another tour with her into the museum of the Cathedral. Lots of history and fun
They traveled aloneIs this useful? - May 14, 2026
Amanda
Olympia, Wa, Estados UnidosVery informative and entertaining. Learned so much
With friendsIs this useful? - May 1, 2026
Yvonne
Houston, Estados UnidosOur guide was excellent. She had a lot of knowledge and her English was perfect! Love it when things work out this way!!
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