Enter one of the main monuments of the famous Camino de Santiago and take a guided tour inside Santiago de Compostela Cathedral and its museum. See exquisite sacred art and architecture at the reputed burial site of Saint James the Great.

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Duration 2 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: Spanish

Highlights

Enter the magnificent Santiago de Compostela Cathedral and get access to its museum
See the tomb of Saint James the Great
Look at all the decorative chapels around the main altar
Discover masterpieces of sacred art
Learn the story of the cathedral and its significance to pilgrims

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Explore the history and art of Santiago de Compostela on a guided tour of the cathedral and its museum. One of the 3 most important centers for Catholic pilgrims in the Christian world, Santiago de Compostela Cathedral has historically been a place of pilgrimage on the "Way of St. James" (Camino de Santiago) since the early Middle Ages. Enter the magnificent monument to discover why, as your guide takes you to see the tomb of Saint James and much more. Look at the resplendent main altar and the intricate chapels surrounding it, and learn about the rituals and traditions. Hear about the historical and architectural importance of the cathedral, and further your knowledge in the museum where permanent collections are complemented by temporary exhibitions.

Includes

Guided tour
Entrance ticket to the cathedral museum

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

Galicia Experience Office, Rúa De Tras Salomé, 2, 15705, Santiago de Compostela

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4.6 /5

based on 177 reviews

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Guide
4.7/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Service
4.6/5
Organization
4.5/5

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Our guide was Alberto- a Spanish native and art history student. He was amazing, knowing the most important features of the art in the museum and the church. Obviously, these are major elements but he is also very knowledgeable of the religion and importance of the Church in Spain, which he impressed upon us as well. Thanks to Alberto, we are considering a Camino de Santiago in our future. Wonderful guide.

November 5, 2021

Don't Go to the Cathedral and Museum WITHOUT a Guide

We are so glad we went to the Cathedral and Museum with a guide. Elena is a young lady, and she has a degree in Arts and History. I had asked her Major at the University because she knows so much about including the years of occurrence. Many pieces at the Museum wouldn't have meant much without her explanation. While she was taking the time to talk in front of many artifacts, we saw many people had just walked by, and I felt sorry for them missing such meaningful pieces. Ask questions, she will have the answers! Thanks, Elena, we had a wonderful experience.

June 17, 2019

Excellent

August 14, 2021

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral and Museum Guided Tour

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral and Museum Guided Tour

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Don't Go to the Cathedral and Museum WITHOUT a Guide