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Santiago Cathedral Sightseeing Tour

By Galicia Experience
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$41 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Enter the Cathedral of Santiago and its museum without waiting in line
  • Discover the tomb of the Apostle James
  • Explore every corner and chapel
  • Visit the treasury — the Chapel of the Relics — the library — and many other places
  • Learn about the history of the Camino de Santiago

Activity location

    • Santiago de Compostela
    • Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Rúa de Trás Salomé, 2, 15705 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain | Your guide will be waiting inside the Galicia Experience office.
    • Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Santiago de Compostela Cathedral and Museum Guided Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • Spanish
Language options: Spanish
Price details
AU$41.13 x 1 AdultAU$41.13
Total
Price is AU$41.13

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance ticket to the cathedral museum

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users

What you can expect

Discover the majesty of the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral with a guided visit that is a must for those who want to get to know in depth one of the great symbols of Europe and the final destination of the Camino de Santiago. This sightseeing tour combines history, art, spirituality, and tradition in a unique tour of the interior of the Cathedral and its spectacular cathedral museum.

Accompanied by tour guides specialised in Art History, you'll walk through the impressive naves and chapels of the church, see the crypt of the Apostle James, and discover some of the most emblematic and surprising spaces in the cathedral complex. During the visit, you can also admire treasures such as the famous Codex Calixtinus, the Cathedral Treasury, the Chapter House, the cloister, and the balconies with privileged views of the monumental complex.

The experience begins in the Cathedral Museum, where you'll learn about the historical evolution of the cathedral and the masterpieces housed within. Afterwards, you'll enter the recently restored cathedral to understand why millions of pilgrims and travellers consider this place one of the most exciting destinations in the world.

Beyond its religious value, the Cathedral of Santiago is a true masterpiece of Romanesque and Baroque art, full of symbols, legends, and curiosities that come to life thanks to the tour guide's explanations. In addition, you will have the opportunity to experience special traditions such as the embrace of the Apostle and learn about the history of the famous Botafumeiro.

A complete cultural experience, perfect for pilgrims as well as for history and architecture lovers. Ideal for discovering the soul of Santiago de Compostela in a fun, exciting, and enriching way.

Location

Activity location

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    • Santiago de Compostela
    • Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Rúa de Trás Salomé, 2, 15705 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain | Your guide will be waiting inside the Galicia Experience office.
    • Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Rúa de Trás Salomé, 2, 15705 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain | Your guide will be waiting inside the Galicia Experience office.
    • Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Rúa de Trás Salomé, 2, 15705 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain | Your guide will be waiting inside the Galicia Experience office.
    • Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain