What to do in Santiago de Compostela

Activities, attractions and tours
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Santiago de Compostela Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Santiago de Compostela has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Santiago de Compostela is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Santiago de Compostela to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Santiago de Compostela Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Santiago de Compostela.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Santiago de Compostela attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Santiago de Compostela Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral, heritage elements and religious elements

Santiago de Compostela City Centre

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Travelers to Santiago de Compostela City Centre praise its stunning cathedral. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Galicia Plaza and Alameda Park.

Santiago de Compostela City Centre
Santiago de Compostela Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral, heritage elements and religious elements

Santiago de Compostela Historic Centre

5/5(21 area reviews)

Travelers to Santiago de Compostela Historic Centre praise its stunning cathedral. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Plaza de la Quintana and Santiago de Compostela Cathedral.

Santiago de Compostela Historic Centre
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El Ensanche Zona Nuova

Unique features of El Ensanche Zona Nuova include the historic sites and coffeehouses. Make a stop by Plaza Roja or Galicia Plaza while you're exploring the area.

El Ensanche Zona Nuova
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San Lazaro

5/5(2 area reviews)

San Lazaro is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Congress and Exposition Center of Galicia and San Lazaro Stadium.

San Lazaro

Day trip destinations from Santiago de Compostela