A 10/10 tour in Santiago! We spent 2 hours exploring the city and it flew by. Adrián from Galicia Experience was simply ...
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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 cancel after the reservation you will be refunded % of the total value. If you don't show up, you will not be refunded.
Meeting point
Praza do Obradoiro.
Where does the activity end?
Parque da Alameda.
Reviews of our customers
Reviews of our customers
- August 29, 2026
Belén Andrés
EspañaThe tour covers the center of Santiago, and the information they provide is entertaining and pleasant. The guide explained it well, although in my opi...
As a coupleIs this useful? - August 27, 2026
Natalia
Tenerife, EspañaA 10/10 tour in Santiago! We spent 2 hours exploring the city and it flew by. Adrián from Galicia Experience was simply perfect: he knew how to mix of...
With friendsIs this useful? - August 26, 2026
Adolfo
AndorraA nice tour around the cathedral. Carmiña, the guide, is a ten. An authentically Galician sense of humor. As always, it helped us to settle in and get...
Is this useful? - August 24, 2026
Elena
Madrid, EspañaVery fun and interesting. Javier explains it wonderfully and helps you if you don't understand. The route is very enjoyable. It goes by quickly. We wo...
Is this useful? - August 21, 2026
David
EspañaThe guide and the visit were all good, but there was a last-minute change in the starting time of the activity and no one informed us. About 12 or 15 ...
As a coupleIs this useful? - August 16, 2026
Cande Cordoves
Sta Cruz Tenerife, EspañaThe Tour of Santiago was excellent, our guide was Adrián, one of the best I have had of all the Free Tours I have done. He provided us with interestin...
Is this useful? - August 16, 2026
Nancy
Las Palmas De Gran Canaria, EspañaWe booked the Santiago de Compostela tour with Civitatis and it was a great help to fully enjoy the city. The guide, Miriam, was very professional; sh...
Is this useful? - August 14, 2026
Asier
Bilbao, EspañaVery fun and interesting tour, our guide Míriam was amazing. She made the tour very enjoyable and entertaining, giving us great tips on what to visit,...
Is this useful? - August 14, 2026
Tamara
Santiago De Compostela, EspañaIt was a very pleasant tour, where Javi explained and taught us many interesting things about the city of Santiago. He provided photos in his explanat...
With friendsIs this useful? - August 13, 2026
María Gómez Bulnes
Sevilla, EspañaIt was very easy to find Laura, our guide, despite the number of people in the Plaza. Additionally, the activity was very affordable in terms of dur...
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