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By Toxo Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $5 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers

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  • Free cancellation available
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Overview

  • Let yourself be surprised POR the most incredible stories DE the Galician capital EN this tour POR the “Hidden Santiago”. POR its main tourist attractions and tell you curiosities that will leave you open-mouthed.

Activity location

  • Praza das Praterias
    • Praia do Vao
    • 15704, Santiago de Compostela, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Praza das Praterías
    • Praza das Praterías
    • Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain

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Tour POR the Hidden Santiago

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • Spanish
Language options: Spanish
Price details
CA $2.38 x 2 TravellersCA $4.76
Total
Price is CA $4.77
Until Sat, Oct 31

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Official Guide DE Tourism
  • Exclusions
    Tips

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Praza das Praterias

  • 15m
Your tour begins at the charming Plaza de Platerías, where the oldest facade of the Cathedral is located. Admire its elaborate Romanesque reliefs and its impressive stone carvings while your guide reveals the secrets hidden behind them. You will also discover the largest scallop shell in Santiago and learn about the surprising history of the elegant Casa do Cabildo, an 18th-century architectural gem.

Plaza del Obradoiro

  • 20m
From there, we will head to the Plaza del Obradoiro, the heart of Santiago and the most emblematic image of the city. Admire the spectacular Baroque facade of the Cathedral while your guide brings centuries of history to life. You will also discover the importance of the majestic buildings surrounding the square, including the old pilgrim hospital, one of the oldest hotels in the west!

Praza da Inmaculada

  • 10m
Our tour continues through the Plaza de la Azabachería, where you will get a closer look at the origins of the Camino de Santiago and the incredible tradition of pilgrimage that has shaped the city for centuries. Will you be able to find the legendary Cross of the Farrapos, linked to the ancient rituals of the pilgrims?

Praza de Cervantes

  • 10m
We will go through the old Jewish quarter of the city towards the Plaza de Cervantes, where the town hall used to be. But this Plaza hides darker stories linked to the Holy Inquisition. We will tell you everything.

Igrexa de Santa Maria Salome

  • 15m
We will walk through Rúa Nova, one of the oldest streets in the city. Here we will see, among other emblematic and historic buildings, the Church of Santa María Salomé.

Pazo de Vaamonde

  • 10m
On Rúa do Vilar we will discover the Pazo de Vaamonde, an elegant building that holds a curious connection with the history of medicine in Galicia. Here the doctor who introduced X-rays to the region had his consultation, a fascinating storey that will allow us to discover a lesser-known side of Santiago.

Parque de la Alameda

  • 20m
Our route will end at the emblematic Alameda Park, one of Santiago's most beloved green spaces and a place closely linked to the city's history. Here we will discover the fascinating storey hidden behind the famous sculpture of As Dúas Marías, two of the most unique and remembered characters of Compostela. To finish, we will approach Paseo da Ferradura, one of the best viewpoints in the city, from where we will enjoy a spectacular view of the Cathedral and the historic centre of Santiago.

Location

Activity location

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    Praza das Praterias
    • Praia do Vao
    • 15704, Santiago de Compostela, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Praza das Praterías
    • Praza das Praterías
    • Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain

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