We did the free tour of Santiago with Miriam and it was a fantastic experience. From the very first moment, she conveyed...
Jonathan
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.
Details
Free cancellation
If you cancel after the reservation you will be refunded % of the total value. If you don't show up, you will not be refunded.
Meeting point
Praza do Obradoiro.
Where does the activity end?
Parque da Alameda.
Reviews of our customers
Reviews of our customers
- August 3, 2026
Jonathan
Santander, EspañaWe did the free tour of Santiago with Miriam and it was a fantastic experience. From the very first moment, she conveyed warmth, enthusiasm, and great...
With friendsIs this useful? - July 31, 2026
María
Las Palmas De Gran Canaria, EspañaA highly recommended experience. The guide, Carmiña, was friendly and very engaging throughout the entire tour. She has a great gift for oratory and a...
Is this useful? - July 31, 2026
Iratxe
Bilbao, EspañaOur guided tour of Santiago de Compostela with Adrián was exceptional: very friendly, kind, and with an impressive knowledge of the history, culture, ...
As a coupleIs this useful? - July 31, 2026
Juani González Vizcaíno
Barcelona, EspañaWe were delighted with Javier, who explained to us in great detail the history of the Cathedral of Santiago and other monuments and surroundings of th...
Is this useful? - July 31, 2026
Luis Bonilla
Barcelona, EspañaWith Galicia Experience, we toured the main squares of Santiago in the center, the history obviously of why the city is named that, they gave us the p...
They traveled aloneIs this useful? - July 28, 2026
Enrique
Zaragoza, EspañaThe guide, Laura, from Galicia Experience took us through the historic center of Santiago de Compostela, detailing each place we visited and conveying...
As a coupleIs this useful? - July 24, 2026
Pedro Antonio Reche Egea
Granada, EspañaGood afternoon. The experience has been wonderful, and the guides were great. The very negative exception has been the visit to the Portico of Glory...
As a coupleIs this useful? - July 24, 2026
Sergio
Las Palmas, EspañaFinding Javi was like looking for Waldo, the tour was a very pleasant journey discovering new alleys and squares that, thanks to Javi our guide, had s...
Is this useful? - July 24, 2026
Hugo Quiros Mena
Sevilla, EspañaI have to congratulate the tour guide we had on this excursion; the explanations were quite interesting and she made the visit both fun and enriching....
Is this useful? - July 23, 2026
María
Málaga, EspañaFrom the very first moment, Javi knew how to win over the kids and kept them entertained throughout the visit. The 2 hours flew by with everything he ...
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