Duration:
6 h
Activity Level:
Moderate
Experience:
Adventure, Unesco, Family, Historical
Language:
English
Photo permit included
Tour by public transport
Canal Boat tour included
Train tickets included
Suitable for little children
Wheelchair accessible tour
Museum ticket included
Light snack included
Lunch included
Transportation included
Walking Tour
Overview
On arriving in the beautiful north Spanish city of Santiago de Compostela, you'll be struck by the phenomenal architecture around every corner. Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque-style buildings are everywhere.
What's included
- Air-conditioned transportation
- English speaking professional tour guide
Highlights
Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela is the capital of northwest Spain’s Galicia region. It’s known as the culmination of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route, and the alleged burial site of the Biblical apostle St. James. His remains reputedly lie within the Catedral de Santiago de Compostela, consecrated in 1211, whose elaborately carved stone facades open onto grand plazas within the medieval walls of the old town.
Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
The Santiago de Compostela Cathedral (Spanish and Galician: Catedral de Santiago de Compostela) is part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Santiago de Compostela and is an integral component of the Santiago de Compostela World Heritage Site in Galicia, Spain. The cathedral is the reputed burial place of Saint James the Great, the apostle of Jesus Christ. It is also one of the only three known churches in the world built over the tomb of an apostle of Jesus, the other two being St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City and St. Thomas Cathedral Basilica, Chennai in India.
The cathedral has historically been a place of pilgrimage on the Way of St. James since the Early Middle Ages and marks the traditional end of the pilgrimage route. The building is a Romanesque structure, with later Gothic and Baroque additions.
University of Santiago de Compostela
The University of Santiago de Compostela - USC is a public university located in the city of Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain. A second campus is located in Lugo, Galicia. It is one of the world's oldest universities in continuous operation.
Itinerary
09:00
Leave La Coruna port
Travel to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in the center of the city
Visit the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela
The Old Quarter, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
View the city council headquarters in Palacio de Rajoy
View the 15th-century premier hotel, Parador dos Reis Catolicos
Return to La Coruna port
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