Free tour

Free Tour Essential Santiago

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Santiago de Compostela

Duration: 2 hours

Languages: English and Spanish

Guru: We Galicia

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Registered on 31 July 2018

Discover Galicia with the ones who know it best! At We Galicia, we were the first to offer free walking tours in this stunning region, and today we're the leading tour company across Galicia. Join us to explore incredible places like Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Pontevedra, Vigo, Lugo, Ourense, Sarria, Betanzos, Combarro, and Fisterra. All our guides are licensed local professionals—passionate about their land, its history, and culture. Their mission is simple: to make you fall in love with Galicia just like they did. Get ready for hidden corners, unforgettable legends, and authentic flavors in a fun, personal, and 100% Galician experience. Look for the blue umbrella—we can't wait to meet you!

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Santiago de Compostela, a city of pilgrimage and the capital of Galicia, has much to show.

In a two-hour tour, with anecdotes, interesting facts, and a lot of history, you will learn all the essentials of this city. It was the first tour we developed and one we hold dear.

We will explain why the famous Praza do Obradoiro is named as such or where the name Santiago de Compostela comes from. Additionally, at this point, we will discover the powers of the city.

We will tour the squares around the Cathedral and learn about their importance and significance within the city and the pilgrimage.

We will briefly move away from the old town to visit the Alameda, where three statues with a lot of history reside, and observe the city skyline from this beautiful park, one of the most visited in Santiago. Do you already know the Two Marias? This is where a camera is essential.

We will find hidden streets and different enigmas that this city hides in the facades of its buildings or the ceilings of its arcades. We will reveal all the secrets to you.

Route:

The four squares surrounding the Cathedral (Obradoiro, Inmaculada, Quintana, and Platerías),
Rúa da Raíña
Rúa do Franco
Alameda Park
Hidden streets
University Square
Market of Abastos
Cervantes Square.

IMPORTANT:

* Free payment by each attendee at the end of the visit.

* Punctuality is important. Reservations for visits will be held for 5 minutes after the start of the visit. Once this time has passed, the spots will be released for the waiting list.

* In case of non-attendance, it is requested and appreciated to cancel the reservation or communicate so that the guide is not waiting and does not keep the rest of the attendees waiting.

* Reservations of more than 6 people in the same group of friends/family are not allowed. In case of making separate reservations for a group larger than 6 people, the guide may reject the attendees at the same meeting point.

* The client can request a receipt for their payment or complaint forms.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Praza do Obradoiro, Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain

In the center of Plaza del Obradoiro, look for the BLUE UMBRELLA, blue like the sky of Galicia.

Outside visit

Praza do Obradoiro

Outside visit

Immaculate Square

Outside visit

Quintana Square

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.