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 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:

Cathedral and MuseumCathedral, Museum, and Portico de la GloriaComplete Cathedral Tour: includes the climb to the tower and rooftops, offering views of the city.

At the indicated time, we'll meet on one of the streets surrounding the Cathedral to begin exploring. Depending on the tour option chosen, the experience will last between 2 and 4.5 hours, concluding at Obradoiro Square.

Tour of Cathedral & Museum (2 Hours)

This 2-hour tour will visit the cathedral museum, exploring various artworks, Romanesque ruins, the library, the Chapter House, the Cloistures, balconies, and the Codex Calixtinus. Inside the cathedral, we’ll explore its chapels, the main altar, the Chapel of the Corticela, and the Botafumeiro. The visit concludes with the crypt and the embrace of the Apostle James.

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

This guided tour includes the museum and admission to the Pórtico de la Gloria, created by Master Mateo. The depiction of Celestial Jerusalem adds significance to this portion of the tour. The 2.5 hours will pass quickly.

Complete Cathedral Tour (4-4.5 Hours)

This option includes access to all spots mentioned previously, plus the tower and rooftops for views of the city’s historical centre. This comprehensive experience lasts 4 to 4.5 hours.

Itinerary Order

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