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Santiago de Compostela Cathedral & Museum Guided Tour

Discover one of the icons of the capital of Galicia on this guided tour of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. You'll delve into its history and, if you wish, you'll even have access to the Portico de la Gloria and the Cathedral Museum....

  • 2 - 5 hours
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Discover one of the icons of the capital of Galicia on this guided tour of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. You'll delve into its history and, if you wish, you'll even have access to the Portico de la Gloria and the Cathedral Museum.

Ticket Options

During the booking process, you can choose between 3 ticket options, depending on the areas of the Cathedral you prefer to visit:

Cathedral and MuseumCathedral, Museum, and Portico de la GloriaComplete Cathedral Tour: includes everything in the previous options, plus access to the tower and rooftops for unique views of the city.

At the designated time, we'll meet on one of the streets surrounding the Cathedral, from where we'll head to the monument to explore its origins. Depending on your tour option, the experience will last between 2 and 4 hours, concluding at Obradoiro Square.

Tour of Cathedral & Museum (2 hours)

In this 2-hour option, we'll visit the cathedral museum to see various artworks, Romanesque ruins, and highlights including the Codex Calixtinus and the Botafumeiro. We'll also explore the crypt and complete the embrace of the Apostle James.

Tour of the Cathedral, Museum, & Pórtico de la Gloria (2.5 hours)

This option will include a visit to the temple and the Pórtico de la Gloria, a notable Romanesque work by Master Mateo.

Complete Cathedral Tour (4 hours)

This tour includes access to the tower and rooftops, providing spectacular views of the historical city center over the course of 4 to 4.5 hours.

Itinerary Order

Please note that the order of the visit may change depending on the schedule you select.

Included

  • English–speaking guide
  • Admission to the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
  • Admission to the Cathedral Museum
  • Visit to the Portico de la Gloria and rooftops (depending on selection)

Tips

  • Accessibility: No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility

Location

Activity location

Rúa de Tras Salomé, 2, 15705 Santiago de Compostela (Coruna), Spain

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