Vigo Santiago de Compostela Shore Excursion with Guide
Overview
Available languages
7 hours
Mobile ticket
Begin your day with a convenient pickup from the cruise port in Vigo. Meet your English-speaking guide and travel to Santiago de Compostela in an air-conditioned vehicle.
Upon arrival, embark on a guided walking tour of the city’s highlights, including the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. Skip the line and explore the cathedral’s interior with your guide.
After the tour, enjoy some free time to explore the city at your leisure. Stroll through the charming streets, visit local shops, or relax at a café.
Finally, relax on the journey back to the port in Vigo, where your tour ends.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please note on the following dates our tour will operate for a shorter duration - 5 hours - to accommodate the shorter porting time in Vigo. Liberty of the Seas 17th April, 19th June and 14th august NCL Dawn 30th May Disney dream 16yth September Celebrity Apex 5th, 16th and 20th October
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
English speaking official guide during the transfer
Air-conditioned vehicle
Walking guided tour in Santiago de Compostela
Entrance to Cathedral
Lunch
Snacks and drinks
What To Expect
Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela, located in the Galicia region of northwest Spain, is a UNESCO World Heritage city famed as the final destination of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. Its heart is the majestic Cathedral of Santiago, believed to house the remains of Saint James the Apostle. The city blends rich medieval architecture with vibrant local culture, charming narrow streets, and lively squares. Santiago offers a spiritual and historical experience, drawing visitors from around the world for its beauty and significance.
Cathedral De Santiago de Compostela
The Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela is a magnificent Romanesque structure, renowned as the final destination of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. Located in Galicia, Spain, it houses the reputed tomb of Saint James the Apostle. With origins dating back to the 11th century, the cathedral features stunning Baroque and Gothic elements, including the iconic Obradoiro façade. Inside, visitors can admire the grand altar, the Botafumeiro incense burner, and richly decorated chapels, making it a spiritual and architectural masterpiece.
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Vigo Santiago de Compostela Shore Excursion with Guide
Reviews
14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The Worst Tour Ever!!
Patrick S,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Worst tour experience ever. Guide was not where promised. Got odd instructions to walk blocks from original site. 7 other people who signed up for tour walked with us. Finally the bus came to pick us up. Our tour was combined with some other operator. Will never use your services again. Guide walled too fast for some in the group who had mobility issues.
Cathedral Santiago de Compostela - Beautiful structure
Richard C,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00The tour guide was knowledgeable and personable and the tour to The Cathedral Santiago De Compostela was wonderful AND GREAT VALUE for money as the cost was less than half of what our cruise ship was charging, Also seeing the pilgrims doing the Camino Walk was very interesting and inspiring.
It is hard to understand...
Robert H,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00It is hard to understand the guide. Although this was billed as a walking tour, there were people who were in motorized scooters, who could not walk.
We were not given the...
Terri H,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00We were not given the right time to be picked up. The guide showed up 1 hour later & some people were at a different pick up point . This alone put us almost 2 hours behind. Since the lines were so long at the cathedral we had no free time to walk around or get any food or drink. It would have been more fun to just see the outside of the cathedral & enjoy the town on our own. Would not recommend this tour. Waste of time!
The place we visited was...
Stewart w,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00The place we visited was wonderful. I'm disappointed with the organisation. Advitied start time 8.00. Changed to 9.00. People didn't receive Changed tile. Set off 35mins late. Agenda change several times. Little free time no time to eat or drink. So disappointed not the usual standard.
Not a good experience
Cheryl S,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Miscommunication and constant changes throughout the tour which was shortened by leaving late and returning early.
Frustrating
Steven L,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00The most unorganized tour ever with Viator. Tour scheduled for 8 am, changed to 9 am - not all were notified. Meeting point confusion for 10 people which caused a delay of 45 minutes leaving. The tour guide was not organized, did not explain the tour before leaving the bus. Ear buds not given out until after we left the bus and walked into the crowded old town. Tourists were frustrated causing anxiety about seeing what was paid for. A total mess! The only saving grace was getting to see the cathedral. Elva was way over her head!
Poor Communication
Rita M,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00This was poorly planned. We are getting mixed messages and inconsistent communication. We are in the middle of it and our guide says it is not her problem
Santiago de Compostela with guide Lucia
Sheila N,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00We enjoyed this tour with guide Lucia Aguion Mosquera who was helpful and very knowledgeable. We were picked up at the port so it made the excursion very easy to take.
Not great
Elisa M,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Firstly, we and our friends also taking this tour received multiple emails directing us to meet our tour operator at 9:50 for a 10:00 tour. We were on time, and looked for the red and white umbrella as directed - which was nowhere. All tour buses kept leaving, with no sign of ours. One couple who had booked our tour booked a separate last minute tour. We tried to contact Viator, but the phone number was for an automated system that eventually hung up on us. We were frustrated and preparing to try to find another way to get to the tour destination. At 10:20, we saw someone with the umbrella. She said our tour was at 10:30, and knew nothing about the messages directing us to be there at 9:50. We then walked to a bus - which was not next to the cruise ship (as another independent tour was) and made our way to Santiago de Compostela. The tour director was pleasant, but we had difficulty understanding her accent when she spoke in English. We would have appreciated more (any) history of and information about the Camino on the way. The information we received at the destination during the tour was fairly basic, and again, difficult to understand. The earpiece technology the tour company uses worked OK, but took some effort to get operational for everyone. We did get back to the ship on time, and saw the things advertised by the tour. If I had to do it again, I would pick a different tour. I'm also disappointed in Viator. I know they only serve as a type of marketplace for individual local tour companies, but it's the Viator name on the ticket. They should at least be available for help when needed.
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