Santiago de Compostela Free Walking Tour, Santiago de Compostela

The guide was very knowledge and delivered the information with enthusiasm and humour..very professional. Thankyou.

Anita Harris

Set off on a free walking tour of Santiago de Compostela and discover its emblematic landmarks and its history with an expert English-speaking guide.

Details

Duration

1 hour 45 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English–speaking guide

Not included

Tips

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Yes

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

If you are not able to attend the tour, please cancel your reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.

Meeting point

Praza do Obradoiro.

Where does the activity end?

Parque da Alameda.

Reviews of our customers

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September 3, 2026
Anita Harris
Birmingham, United Kingdom
The guide was very knowledge and delivered the information with enthusiasm and humour..very professional. Thankyou.
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September 3, 2026
Cormac
Dublin, Ireland
Excellent tour. Very knowledgeable and friendly guide. Thoroughly recommended
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August 31, 2026
Lisa
United States
Maria was very knowledgeable and honed in on some key facts that rendered our subsequent explorations more focused and meaningful. Thank you!
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August 12, 2026
Vicente Yael Baca Montero
Kaiserslautern, Germany
Really nice tour, the guide was very friendly and had great jokes!
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August 6, 2026
Ines Plaster Mercedes
Bremen, Germany
Just excellent, the guide Virginia was nice, funny, excellent.she showed me her town on her way. Thanks very much Virginia
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August 5, 2026
Anonymous
Spain
Virginia was an amazing guide: informative, friendly, sharing a mix of historical facts, interesting stories and local recommendations. Highly recomme...
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July 19, 2026
Ginna Guiang Myers
California, United States
Virginia was a great guide, witty and intelligent and has a way of telling stories in an engaging manner. Everything was well arranged and we apprecia...
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July 1, 2026
Lynne
Brookline, Ma, United States
This tour was very informative and a wonderful introduction to Santiago de Compestela and the history of the Camino de Santiago. Highly recommend to a...
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June 5, 2026
Joyce
New York, United States
Jorge is funny, smart, and very informative.
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May 28, 2026
Priscilla
Río De Janeiro, Brazil
Irene was just so great, I decided to take another tour with her into the museum of the Cathedral. Lots of history and fun
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Set off on a free walking tour of Santiago de Compostela and discover its emblematic landmarks and its history with an expert English-speaking guide.

Tour Details

We'll meet the guide and the rest of the group at Plaza del Obradoiro, the heart of this important pilgrimage city.

First, you'll admire the western facade of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, built in the 18th century. Your professional guide will also point out the Pazo de Raxoi, a Neoclassical palace located in front of the cathedral. You'll also marvel at the striking Hostal de Los Reyes Católicos, believed to be the oldest hotel in the world.

Continuing our tour, we'll wander through the squares located behind the cathedral. We'll learn about the curious history of the Quintana de los Muertos (Square of the Dead) and Quintana de los Vivos (Square of the Living). Next, we'll head to Plaza de Platerías, dominated by a beautiful fountain: the Fuente de los Caballos.

This World Heritage Site is full of legends and myths, which your guide will reveal as you wander through its winding streets to the University of Santiago. From here, we'll take the Calle del Franco, a road full of bars and great restaurants. At the end of the street, in the Parque de La Alameda, you’ll come upon an unusual statue of two women: Las dos Marías. This figure is a homage to two sisters who used to walk up and down this street, flirting with the students.

After about 1 hour and 45 minutes in total, we'll end our free tour of Santiago de Compostela.

Group Size

This free tour does not allow groups of over 6 people. If you are a larger group, please book a private tour.

Points of interest in Santiago de Compostela

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral

Types of activities in Santiago de Compostela

Guided tours and free tours Day trips

Other activities in Santiago de Compostela

Santiago de Compostela Traditional Queimada Ritual Santiago de Compostela Food + Cathedral Tour Camino de Santiago: The Final Stage Mysteries Walking Tour with Traditional Galician Dinner Santiago Cathedral Audioguide Pontevedra Tour + Vigo Christmas Lights

Set off on a free walking tour of Santiago de Compostela and discover its emblematic landmarks and its history with an expert English-speaking guide.

Tour Details

We'll meet the guide and the rest of the group at Plaza del Obradoiro, the heart of this important pilgrimage city.

After about 1 hour and 45 minutes in total, we'll end our free tour of Santiago de Compostela.

Group Size

This free tour does not allow groups of over 6 people. If you are a larger group, please book a private tour.

Santiago de Compostela Free Walking Tour