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Santiago de Compostela Cathedral & Museum Guided Tour

Discover the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela on this guided tour. Explore its history and, optionally, access the Portico de la Gloria and Cathedral Museum. Ticket Options. During booking, choose from 3 ticket options based on your desired...

  • 2 - 3 hours
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Discover the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela on this guided tour. Explore its history and, optionally, access the Portico de la Gloria and Cathedral Museum.

Ticket Options

During booking, choose from 3 ticket options based on your desired areas of the Cathedral:

Cathedral and MuseumCathedral, Museum, and Portico de la GloriaComplete Cathedral Tour: Includes everything from previous options plus a climb to the tower and roofs for panoramic views of the city.

Meet at the designated time on a street surrounding the Cathedral, then begin exploring this landmark. Depending on your selected tour option, the experience will last between 2 and 4.5 hours, concluding at Obradoiro Square next to the Cathedral's west facade.

Tour of Cathedral & Museum (2 Hours)

This option includes visits to the museum, artworks, Romanesque ruins, the library, the Chapter House, the Cloisters, and the Codex Calixtinus. Inside the cathedral, explore its chapels, the main altar, the Chapel of the Corticela, and the Botafumeiro. The tour concludes with a visit to the crypt.

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

After the museum, continue to the temple and the Pórtico de la Gloria, a notable Romanesque work by Master Mateo. Experience celestial depictions and enjoy this 2.5-hour tour.

Complete Cathedral Tour (4 - 4.5 Hours)

This option includes all previous spots plus access to the tower and rooftops for city views. Experience one of the world's most important pilgrimage centers in 4 to 4.5 hours.

Itinerary Order

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

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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