Free tour
Baiona's History with the Camino de Santiago
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Guru: Mark
Registered on 9 April 2018
I'm Mark and was born in Scotland. I've been visiting Galicia since 1994 and moved here in 2010. I recently moved to Ribadavia having lived in Baiona. I've guiding groups for many years on gastronomic tours in the Old Town of Baiona and in Vigo. I guide walking tours too on the Camino de Santiago including on the Portuguese Way from Porto, Oia and Baiona and from Sarria,Tui and Ourense including from Santiago de Compostela to Finisterre and Muxia. I have also filmed all of the Caminos de Santiago in Spain.
I'm also an expert on tourism in Galicia, having written over 1000 pages of content for My Guide Galicia, a leading English speaking travel website as well as other websites like EATourSpecialist. I'm an active Blogger for Galicia Gastro, a group of Galician Bloggers having been a judge at numerous tapas competitions throughout
Galicia as well as promoting gastronomic events, winery visits, inaugurations etc.
I'm a Geography graduate (UCL) and was a Chartered Town Planner in Bristol. I'm a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and Chartered Geographer. I'm also a Level 10 Local Guide for Google Maps.
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free
Tour description
The tour starts in front of Santa Liberata Church. It takes a look at the Camino de Santiago and the Apostle St. James and his significance in Baiona through its monuments. buildings and places of interest. The tour follows a stage in the Camino de Santiago passing Churches like Santa Maria, the old Pilgrim's Hospital (converted to award winning Public Library), Santisima Trinidad Cross and Misericordia Chapel before finishing outside the Tourist Information Office. About 3 kms of easy walking.
Highlights
What will we see on this tour?
Meeting point:
Praza Sta Liberata 22 36300 Bayona Pontevedra Spain
At entrance to Church nearest to football ground
How much does this tour cost?
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
Who is this tour for?
Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.
What should I know?
Minimum attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Cash payment only.