Tours/Santiago de Compostela/Visit to the Cathedral of Santiago with Roofs and Tower
Viator · group up to 25 pax

Visit to the Cathedral of Santiago with Roofs and Tower

4.7(11)Santiago de Compostela1 hour
VIATOR5.0(1)TRIPADVISOR4.7(10)

Description

This tour is only available in Spanish. Compost it from above. An amazing and unique perspective of the Cathedral. Embark on a guided tour of the decks and the Torre de la Carraca, also exploring the Cathedral and its outstanding areas of the Museum, such as the cloister, chapter hall and library, among others. This experience will provide you with the best panoramic views of the city, as you immerse yourself in the different stages of construction of the Cathedral, discover its fascinating history and evolution. The tour is 50 minutes between the two sides due to the need to climb 150 steps to explore the roofs and ascend the Carraca tower.

Tour Options

Cathedral+Roofs(Spanish)
  • Cathedral with roofs: Guided tour of the Cathedral and Roofs ONLY in Spanish
Roofs+Portico(Spanish)
  • Cathedral with roofs and porch: Guided tour ONLY in Spanish

Itinerary

Admission included60 min

Guided tour of the roofs of the cathedral and Carraca tower. There will be a 30-minute break in which travelers can choose the option of adding the Portico of Glory

Admission included90 min

Guided tour of the Cathedral Museum and interior of the cathedral

Highlights

Ticket to visit the Cathedral Museum
Ticket to visit the Roofs and the Carraca tower
Guided tour available only in Spanish

What's included

Included
Ticket to visit the Cathedral Museum
Ticket to visit the Roofs and the Carraca tower
Guided tour available only in Spanish

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Babies are allowed, but they would be in the arms of an adult.

Reviews(11)

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erichQ2585DX
June 9, 2026
Pleasant and informative guide made for a great experience

Informative and entertaining Tour was in Spanish as advertised but the tour operator made sure non Spanish speakers understood the main points We enjoyed the entire tour.

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Tourist1826
March 28, 2026
Fantastic tour! 100% worth it

This was an amazing tour! We were on the actual roof of the cathedral. Glorious views and so very interesting to learn the history of the structure. Highly recommended!

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Sergei_O
October 22, 2025
Great experience.

It was raining. But the roof was not slippery. You could see Cathedral from different angles. Nice view of the city as well. The guide was great. Even though it was a Spanish speaking tour people did not speak it. So the guide switched to English. Thank you.

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tonyoB9854GU
July 3, 2025
Tours in Spanish only

Pluses Views of old town and pictures that you can take. Minuses All tours appear to be in Spanish and unless you understand Spanish you miss much of the benefit of the tour. There does not appear to be headphones with other languages as are available in other tours of this type, If you have a fear of heights don’t go on trip on a windy day.

Operator response

Hello! We have tours in several languages: Regular group tours in Spanish, English and Italian. And private tours in many more languages, so we don't understand your review. Maybe you have the wrong operator. Please look for the operator you have contracted with and leave your review in their profile. Thank you.

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EGP1211
March 6, 2025
Delighted

We couldn't choose better, the great guide. We were fortunate that there was not much demand that day and the visit was "private" so the data and explanations were very addressed and meant a pleasant chat between the guide and us. I'd definitely take another visit with these girls.

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marinavX3694YL
September 5, 2024
Great.

Our Guide Diego was wonderful and explained everything with enthusiasm and joy. We loved the museum, cathedral and porticoes.

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josecarlosp_rezp
August 29, 2024
A visit that takes you to the skies

Very pleasant and entertaining the visit and you do not know To put a but could have included the visit to the remains of Santiago Apostle

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701fernando1970
August 27, 2024
EXCELLENT GUIDE

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED... A NICE AND VERY ILLUSTRATIVE VISIT. WE WERE ATTENDED FROM THE BEGINNING WITH MUHCA KINDNESS AND ATTENTIVENESS AT ALL TIMES.

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Javier B
August 25, 2024
We caught it last minute and great

Very well explained The perfect Guide, many details and very entertaining, is worth paying for, at least you hear the story since you are going to such a beautiful place

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rossh494
July 7, 2024
So much interesting history

So much history. Get in early as the cathedral gets very busy very quickly. Lots of pilgrims visiting the crypt and then hugging st james. The cathedral is huge!

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