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Essential Santiago: best free tour of the historic center 🔝

Duration: 2h
Languages: English, Spanish
Quality Verified Registered on August 04, 2018

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  • No minimum number of attendees
    No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
  • Accepts electronic payment
    This tour allows payment by electronic means or credit card

Tour description

Discover the main points of interest in Santiago , explore the corners of the historic center and be surprised by the history of this medieval city.

Enter the streets of Compostela with this entertaining and fun guided tour, a unique experience in which anecdotes, historical figures, legends and much more await you!

Learn from a professional guide the four squares that surround the cathedral, the main squares and streets of the historic center as well as the Abastos market area , the second most visited place in our city.

The Cathedral of Santiago , the Jacobean tradition , the Camino de Santiago are just some aspects that you will discover on our route of the historic center.

A local vision of Compostela, a tour designed for you.

The best tour of the historic center
led by an accredited guide who will give you a local vision of the city , answer all your questions and give all kinds of recommendations so that you can enjoy your stay in the city.


Look for our red umbrella in Plaza del Obradoiro!!!


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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Praza do Obradoiro, 2, 15704 Santiago...
    Praza do Obradoiro, 2, 15704 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
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    Plaza del Obradoiro in front of the Hostal Parador de los Reyes Católicos. Distinctive red umbrella.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Praza do Obradoiro
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Immaculate Square
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Sacred Way
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Cervantes Square
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Market Square
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Rua da Caldeirería
  • 7
    Outside visit
    Feixoo Square
  • 8
    Outside visit
    Quintana Square
  • 9
    Outside visit
    Praterias Praterías
  • 10
    Outside visit
    Rua do Vilar

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

4.87
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Professionalism
4.91
Fun
4.68
Expression
4.9
Quality
4.85
Route
4.8
Andrea (1 Rating)

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Travelled in couple - Jul 2024
Nuestro guru Javi nos ha hecho una ruta muy interesante y de forma muy dinámica y divertida. Lo recomendamos 💜 (Gracias por llevarnos por la sombra, Javi)
Ana Villa (4 Ratings)
Madrid

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Travelled in couple - Jul 2024
Increíble guía para conocer un poquito más de cerca Santiago, totalmente recomendable hacer este tour con Bárbara.
Desiree (2 Ratings)
Valencia

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Travelled in couple - Jul 2024
Tour para conocer lo básico y esencial de la catedral historia y alguna curiosidad . Sin duda interesante y muy recomendable
Manuel (2 Ratings)
Murcia

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Travelled in family - Jul 2024
Sandra ha sido una guía excepcional con un estilo muy dinámico y muy buen hilo argumental. Hemos conocido muchos aspectos de la historia y las leyendas que rodean la ciudad y es muy recomendable.
Héctor (4 Ratings)
Gijón

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Travelled in group - Jul 2024
No puedo compararla con otros guías pero sin duda Sandra es la mejor guía que hemos tenido en mucho tiempo. Nos ha hecho tener ganas de volver a Santiago.
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
There is no minimum number of people required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or credit card payment is accepted.
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