Cathedral of Santiago + Portico de la Gloria Guided Tour
Cathedral of Santiago & Portico of Glory Guided Tour
At the indicated time we'll meet in the central Plaza del Obradoiro, in front of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, to begin to discover the history and art of this important monument.
We'll begin our guided tour of Santiago Cathedral by admiring the famous Portico de la Gloria. This colossal door, the work of Master Mateo, is made up of more than 200 sculptures that have recovered much of their original decoration thanks to restoration work. We'll talk to you about the important symbolism of this medieval jewel.
After a 20-minute break so that you can take your time to look at each figure in the Pórtico de la Gloria, we'll go to the Cathedral Museum. Here we'll see its permanent collection, which houses the botafumeiros (Galician for smoke expeller) the famous thurible, ancient codices, liturgical goldsmithery, rococo furniture, Flemish tapestries and other pieces of great value. During this part of the tour, we'll also visit the Gothic-Renaissance cloister of the cathedral.
At the end of the tour of the museum, we'll visit the interior of the Cathedral of Santiago to see the famous Botafumeiro, the High Altar and the amazing Chapel of the Corticela.
After a 2 hour and 15 minute tour, we'll say our goodbyes inside the cathedral.
More Information
Duration
2h 15m.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
English–speaking guide
Entrance to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, with access to the Portico of Glory and the Cathedral Museum
When to book?
You can book up to the start time, as long as there are places remaining. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
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- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
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- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
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This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Optimus Tour
Corporate name: Optimus Tour S.L.
Pets
Not permitted.
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Free cancellation
Plaza del Obradoiro, in front of Santiago Cathedral
