Santiago de Compostela Cathedral 

Excursion

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€104

Duration
5h45
Season
Available all year
Min. number
0 traveller(s)
Booking code
E-FRO6

Discover the pilgrimage site of Santiago de Compostela Cathedral with its magnificent facades and plazas.
  • See Santiago’s historic old town and learn about the fascinating history of pilgrimage.

  • Admire the striking architecture with distinctive facades, carvings, and plazas, and see the renowned Holy Door.

  • Enter the cathedral to explore at your own pace. See the lavish altar and crypt of St. James.


A place of majesty

After meeting your guide at the port, you’ll journey to Santiago de Compostela – a UNESCO World Heritage site.  

 Built over the centuries, the remarkable cathedral here is full of Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque details. Enjoy a guided tour around the main historical buildings and squares surrounding the cathedral and see the beautifully carved Holy Door. Then enjoy some free time to explore inside the cathedral at your leisure. See the lavish altar and subterranean crypt where the relics of St. James rest.

Practical information

  • Remarks/requirements: Journey time each way is approx. 1 hr 15 mins. Please dress according to the weather with knees covered. Independent interior visit subject to Mass services.  

  • Walking or Activity information: There is a 15-minute walk to/from the cathedral. Steps at the cathedral. Cobblestones in places.  

  • Wheelchair accessible: No 

  • Language Availability English

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