Santiago de Compostela Cathedral & Museum Guided Tour

Discover one of the icons of Santiago de Compostela on this guided tour of the Cathedral. You'll learn about its history and can access the Portico de la Gloria and Cathedral Museum if desired.

Ticket Options

During booking, choose from 3 ticket options based on the Cathedral areas you want to visit:

Cathedral and MuseumCathedral, Museum, and Portico de la GloriaComplete Cathedral Tour: includes everything from previous options, plus the climb to the tower and rooftops for different views.

We will meet at a designated location near the Cathedral at the specified time, beginning our exploration of this landmark. Depending on your chosen option, the tour will last between 2 and 4.5 hours and will conclude at Obradoiro Square, next to the Cathedral's west facade.

Tour of Cathedral & Museum (2 Hours)

This 2-hour option includes visiting the cathedral museum, showcasing various artworks, Romanesque ruins, the library, the Chapter House, the Cloisters, and the Codex Calixtinus. The tour continues inside the cathedral, exploring chapels, the main altar, the Chapel of the Corticela, and the Botafumeiro, concluding with the crypt and completing the embrace of the Apostle James.

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

This option includes the museum and the Pórtico de la Gloria, a Romanesque work by Master Mateo, depicting Celestial Jerusalem. The tour lasts 2.5 hours.

Complete Cathedral Tour (4-4.5 Hours)

This tour includes all previous spots plus access to the tower and rooftops, offering views of the city’s historical center. The complete experience runs for 4 to 4.5 hours.

Itinerary Order

The order of the visit may change depending on your selected schedule.