Santiago de Compostela Cathedral & Museum Guided Tour
Ticket Options
During the booking process, you can choose between 3 ticket options, depending on the areas of the Cathedral you prefer to visit:
- Cathedral and Museum
- Cathedral, Museum, and Portico de la Gloria
- Complete Cathedral Tour: this option covered everything in the previous options and also includes access to the tower and rooftops. Here, we'll see the cathedral from a completely unique viewpoint and enjoy the best view of the city.
At the designated time, we'll meet on one of the streets surrounding the Cathedral, from where we'll head to the monument to begin exploring the origins of one of Santiago de Compostela's must-see landmarks. Depending on the tour option you choose, the experience will last between 2 and 4 hours, concluding at Obradoiro Square, right beside the famous west facade of the Cathedral.
Tour of Cathedral & Museum
On this 2-hour tour option, we'll visit the cathedral museum and discover a great variety of artworks, Romanesque ruins, the library, the Chapter House, the Cloistures, the balconies, and the famous Codex Calixtinus. We'll continue this tour inside the cathedral, where we'll explore its chapels, the main altar, the Chapel of the Corticela, and even the famous Botafumeiro. Once we've concluded this visit, you'll get to see the crypt and complete the embrace of the Apostle James.
Tour of the Cathedral, Museum, & Pórtico de la Gloria
After exploring the museum, our guided tour of the Cathedral of Santiago will continue inside the temple and the Pórtico de la Gloria, known as one of the Romanesque gems created by the great Master Mateo. Celestial Jerusalem is depicted here, and it was once an entrance to the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral. The 2.5 hours will fly by!
Complete Cathedral Tour
In this case, as well as exploring all the spots mentioned in the previous options, you'll also have access up to the tower and rooftops. From the highest point of the Cathedral, we'll enjoy spectacular views of the city's historical centre and even of the Cathedral itself. The perfect experience to get to know all the inner workings of one of the most important pilgrimage centres in the world over the course of 4 to 4.5 hours.
Itinerary Order
Please note that the order of the visit may change depending on the schedule you select.
More Information
Duration
2h - 4h 30m.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
English–speaking guide
Admission to the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
Admission to the Cathedral Museum
Visit to the Portico de la Gloria and rooftops (depending on selection)
When to book?
You can book up to the tour start time subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Galicia Experience
Corporate name: Elena Iglesias Durán
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Does the tour visit Portico de la Gloria?
A - The tour does not include a visit to the Portico de la Gloria, as its entrance is now separate to the Cathedral. To visit it, you must book in advance.
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Free cancellation
Calle de Tras Salomé, 2.
