Private Tour
Santiago de Compostela Private Walking Tour with Cathedral Ticket
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Explore the historic city of Santiago on a private 3-hour walking tour with an expert guide, including entrance to the stunning Cathedral of Santiago. Discover the city’s rich cultural heritage, beautiful architecture, and vibrant streets at your own pace while learning fascinating stories behind each landmark.
For a full-day experience, choose one of our convenient pickup options: from Vigo or La Coruña. Both include an 8-hour private vehicle with a professional driver, a 3-hour guided walking tour of Santiago, and entrance to the Cathedral. Travel comfortably from your pickup city and enjoy personalized insights into Santiago’s landmarks, history, and traditions.
Whether you join just the walking tour or opt for the full-day trip with transportation, this private Santiago tour offers a deep dive into one of Spain’s most iconic and culturally rich destinations.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Plaza del Obradoiro
This expansive plaza is the heart of Santiago de Compostela and home to several of the city's most important buildings, including the cathedral, the Palacio de Raxoi (seat of the regional government), and the Hostal de los Reyes Católicos (a former hospital that now serves as a luxury hotel). The plaza is a popular gathering place for pilgrims and visitors alike, and its size and grandeur make it an impressive sight to behold. Your guide will explain you the origin of the city, the cathedral and what does Obradoiro means.
Cathedral De Santiago de Compostela
This grand cathedral is the final destination of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage and a breathtaking example of Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque architecture. Inside, visitors can admire the Pórtico de la Gloria, a stunning masterpiece of medieval sculpture, and the Botafumeiro, a giant incense burner that swings through the nave during special ceremonies. Around the Cathedral retains a valuable historic centre worthy of one of the greatest holy cities of Christianity.
What‘s Included
Option 2: From Vigo with 8 hours private vehicle with driver + 3 hours private guide
Option 2: Private pick up and drop off (hotel or cruise port)
Option 3: From La Coruña: 8 hours private vehicle with driver + 3 hours guide
Option 1: Private official tour guide for 3 hours (walking tour)
Option 1: Meeting point in a central place of Santiago
Skip the line ticket to Santiago de Compostela cathedral included in all the options
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Options
3 hours walking tour
8 hours from Vigo
Duration: 8 hours
Private vehicle
Private tour guide for 3 hours
8 hours from La Coruña
Duration: 8 hours
Private vehicle for 8 hours
Private tour guide for 3 hours
Reviews
29 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour in lovely area!
Julie G,,Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a great tour to learn about Santiago of Compostela and the cathedral. Martin our guide was really knowledgeable and was giving us just the right level of information. Great tour in lovely area!
Santiago tour
MOLLY H,,Aug 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It would be helpful to do a little homework ahead of time because there's just so much to learn and, after a while, it's hard to remember everything. Also, bring a snack and water
Best way to experience Compostela on first trip
LeAnn R,,May 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Delores was very warm, attentive, and knowledgeable. Three of us (me, my husband, and my 81-year-old mother-in-law) drove to Compostela from Porto for the day, and we wanted an introduction to the Cathedral and Old Town. Delores fit in a lot of details in a short time. We really enjoyed our tour and recommend it.
Well worth the tour!
Karen H,,Jul 26, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Patricia was very knowledgable, efficient and flexible with our schedule. We really appreciated her insight into the history of many of the building, statues and events. She kept us moving along without making us feel rushed. She was very nice.
Positive experience
Raul R,,May 27, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We loved Patricia. She was very knowledgeable, patient and professional. She was flexible and explained things in a way we could understand.
Stellar!
Santiago E,,Oct 9, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience!! Very good tour specially with my mom she is very catholic and out tour guide Sandra was very knows
Our private guide,...
Samuel S,,Sep 20, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Our private guide, Cristina Garcia was very knowledgeable and experienced. We learned so much from her about Santiago de Compostela. The 3-hour walking tour was superb. This tour is recommendable to our Aussie friends and relatives.
She’s very knowledgeable...
EddaM B,,Sep 10, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00She’s very knowledgeable of the History behind Compostela and the surrounding. Her presentation unique.
Unique experience
GERARDO C,,Aug 25, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide ! Knowledge an experience and education on the matter is second to none!! Wow ! The personal touch of a private tour is incredible
Excellent guide Carlos Iglesias
Ignacio F,,Jun 11, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent guide, with a lot of knowledge about Santiago de Compostela history, the cathedral and Santiago Apostol background, great visit with Carlos. Short visit but enough to what we were looking for.
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