Santiago de Compostela: Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide
Description
Santiago de Compostela is a city rich in history, spirituality, and tradition. Explore it with a local guide on a private walking tour that brings its stories to life. This personalized tour allows you to discover the exterior of monuments, including museums, while learning about the city’s history and culture. As you walk through historic streets and iconic squares, your guide explains the significance of the city beyond the famous pilgrimage route. Museum visits can be included if requested in advance. With a personalized approach and local insight, this tour is ideal for travelers seeking a deeper connection to Santiago de Compostela.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The Praza de Cervantes is a square in the old part of Santiago de Compostela, its first name was Praza do Campo, in the twelfth century it became known as Praza do Foro, and later Praza do Pan.
The Santiago de Compostela Archcathedral Basilica is part of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Santiago de Compostela and is an integral component of the Santiago de Compostela World Heritage Site in Galicia, Spain.
The Alameda de Santiago de Compostela, or Alameda de Santiago de Compostela Park, is the most important urban park in the city of Santiago de Compostela.
Fonseca Palace, the first seat of the University of Santiago, is located in the Plaza de Fonseca in the historic heart of the city. The Colegio de Fonesca was founded by King Alonso II in the sixteenth cenutry although the facade was added in 1688 by Diego de Romay. ( Entry 10 EUR )
Traditional market with indoor and outdoor stalls for meat, flowers, fruit, vegetables and cheese.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The local guide will pick you up at your hotel ( if located in Santiago de Compostela). Travelers can request the tour to start from any centrally located hotel. In case your hotel is outside the city center we will select a convenient meeting point in the city. Tour may end at a different location from the departure point unless requested in advance of the tour.
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
