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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 have access to the Portico de la Gloria and the Cathedral Museum if you choose. Ticket Options....

  • 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 have access to the Portico de la Gloria and the Cathedral Museum if you choose.

Ticket Options

During the booking process, you can choose among 3 ticket options based on the areas of the Cathedral you wish to visit:

Cathedral and MuseumCathedral, Museum, and Portico de la GloriaComplete Cathedral Tour: includes access to the tower and rooftops, offering a unique viewpoint of the city.

The meeting point is on one of the streets surrounding the Cathedral, and the experience will last between 2 and 4 hours, concluding at Obradoiro Square.

Tour of Cathedral & Museum (2 hours)

This option includes a visit to the cathedral museum, featuring artworks, Romanesque ruins, the library, the Chapter House, the Cloister, and the Codex Calixtinus. The tour will also explore the cathedral's chapels, the main altar, the Chapel of the Corticela, the Botafumeiro, and the crypt.

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

This tour includes the museum and the Pórtico de la Gloria, showcasing Romanesque art by Master Mateo, with celestial themes depicted in this significant entrance to the Cathedral.

Complete Cathedral Tour (4 hours)

This option includes all previous spots, plus access to the tower and rooftops for spectacular views of the city’s historical centre. Duration is approximately 4 to 4.5 hours.

Itinerary Order

Please note that the order of the visit may change depending 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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