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Highlights of Santiago de Compostela

From $ 125
Highlights of Santiago de Compostela

Sightsee in Santiago de Compostela, the city marking the finish line of the famous medieval pilgrimage route.

Explore Santiago de Compostela, the capital of Galicia, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the end-destination of the Way of St. James — a medieval pilgrimage route also called Camino de Santiago. Visit the legendary Plaza del Obradoiro, home to the historic cathedral where the silver urn with the ashes of St. James is kept in a small crypt. Stroll the streets at your own pace before sitting for snacks at the luxurious Hostal dos Reis Católicos, renowned as one of the oldest hotels in the world.

Energy Level

Duration

5 Hours

Type

CULTURED

Accessible

No

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This tour operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria.

Shore Thing Highlights

  • Learn why pilgrims have sought out Santiago since medieval times and marvel at the Romanesque Cathedral that marks the end of the pilgrimage route

  • Flex your free time to shop, dine, or wander

  • Spend the day in Santiago de Compostela, a UNESCO World Heritage site filled with ghost stories, myths, and legends

Need to know

  • Please be aware this Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible

  • Dress code alert: Shoulders and knees must be covered while in the cathedral

  • Sailors should expect to walk over uneven pavement for an extended period of time.

  • Includes light bites and adult bevvies

  • Please note that the Cathedral may temporarily close for lunch

  • This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria

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