Lugo Guided City Tour

Explore Lugo's unique historic centre on this fascinating guided walking tour: discover ancient Roman walls, the beautiful cathedral, the Domus do Mitreo Museum, plus much more.

Lugo Guided City Tour

On the day of your tour, meet your guide by the giant chess board located in Praza Maior, Lugo's main city square and the location of the Concello, the town hall.

From here, you'll set off on your guided walking tour towards Saint Mary's Cathedral, an impressive religious building dating back to the 12th century. Inside this beautiful church, which is an important stop on the Camino Primitivo pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela, you'll be able to admire the different artistic and architectural styles representing its long history: from Romanesque to Gothic to Baroque to Neoclassical. Visit the chapels dedicated to San Froilán and the Virgin with Big Eyes, the patron saints of Lugo.

Just a few steps from the cathedral, you'll next reach Lugo's Roman walls. This is the only city in the world to still be completely surrounded by intact Roman walls, and you'll have the opportunity to walk alongside the ancient defences while learning all about the history of Lucus Augusti, the ancient settlement that became modern Lugo. You'll be left speechless by the excellent preservation of these 3rd century stone walls, which have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Continue your tour at the Domus Do Mitreo Museum, built on the archaeological remains of an ancient Roman temple dedicated to this unknown god. This innovative museum managed by the University of Santiago de Compostela is the perfect opportunity to delve into Lugo's Roman past beyond its famous walls.

We'll stroll through the city's historic centre and visit its main squares: Plaza de Santo Domingo, Plaza del Campo, Plaza de Campo Castelo and, finally, Plaza Mayor.

Tour Options

When booking, you can opt for one of the following options:

Tour without Tickets: In this option, it's a guided tour of the exterior of the monuments, without access to the interior of any of them. It will last 1.5 hours.Tour with Tickets: If you choose this option, you'll visit the interior of the cathedral and the Domus de Mitreo Museum, except on Mondays, when the Domus is closed and is replaced by access to the towers of the cathedral. This option will last 2 hours.

Domus Do Mitreo Museum

The Domus Do Mitreo Museum in Lugo is closed every Monday and on some national holidays. Therefore, please note that the tour with tickets option is not available on these days.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

On the day of the tour, you’ll meet your guide at the designated location before embarking on a journey through Lugo’s historic areas. Your expert guide will share insights on the landmarks you visit and the rich history behind them. Depending on the option chosen, your tour can focus on the external features or include interior access.

INCLUDED
Expert guide for the duration of the tour.Access to the interior of the cathedral and the Domus de Mitreo Museum (only with tickets option).Visit to prominent squares and historical sites in Lugo.

NOT INCLUDED
Food and beverages.Entrances to any locations not mentioned in the included section (only distanced views without tickets).

MEETING POINT

Meet your guide at the giant chess board in Praza Maior, Lugo's main square.