The Tour of Santiago was excellent, our guide was Adrián, one of the best I have had of all the Free Tours I have done. ...
Cande Cordoves
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 16, 2026
Cande Cordoves
Sta Cruz Tenerife, EspañaThe Tour of Santiago was excellent, our guide was Adrián, one of the best I have had of all the Free Tours I have done. He provided us with interestin...
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Nancy
Las Palmas De Gran Canaria, EspañaWe booked the Santiago de Compostela tour with Civitatis and it was a great help to fully enjoy the city. The guide, Miriam, was very professional; sh...
Is this useful? - August 14, 2026
Asier
Bilbao, EspañaVery fun and interesting tour, our guide Míriam was amazing. She made the tour very enjoyable and entertaining, giving us great tips on what to visit,...
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Tamara
Santiago De Compostela, EspañaIt was a very pleasant tour, where Javi explained and taught us many interesting things about the city of Santiago. He provided photos in his explanat...
With friendsIs this useful? - August 13, 2026
María Gómez Bulnes
Sevilla, EspañaIt was very easy to find Laura, our guide, despite the number of people in the Plaza. Additionally, the activity was very affordable in terms of dur...
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Luis Domínguez
Madrid, EspañaVery enjoyable and interesting, our guide Cesar was very attentive to our doubts and questions. The only unfavorable point I give to the tour is the e...
Is this useful? - August 11, 2026
María
Zaragoza, EspañaVery good tour with Galicia Experience. The girl was very lively and funny, making the tour very enjoyable and pleasant. We stayed in the old town of ...
As a coupleIs this useful? - August 11, 2026
Javier
Fuenlabrada, EspañaThe guided tour was wonderful for the places we visited, the explanations both historical and about the current functioning of the city were excellent...
Is this useful? - August 9, 2026
Anónimo
EspañaAn activity that teaches you the most classic part of Santiago, it was very good, there was a moment when we lost connection with the headphones due t...
With friendsIs this useful? - August 9, 2026
Marisa Pineda
A Coruña, EspañaDelighted I loved the tour of Santiago. We visited churches, squares, and the library, and the guide explained a lot of interesting things about t...
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