Private Tour Santiago de Compostela

2-hour guided walking tour, just for your group, the way you want it, in the Old Town of Santiago de Compostela. When booking this tour around the centre of Santiago, you can pick the time and language of your visit. There are some extra services that can be added to the tour, like having the guide pick you up from your hotel or using an audioguide, so that everyone can listen to the guide at all times through their own earphones. Although the route of the visit is planned ahead, you can also request that the route be changed or that we pay special attention to a particular topic of your interest, with the possibility of making the visit longer if you want to. The first part of the tour focuses on the main story of the city: how Saint James came to Galicia and the reason why he is buried in this city. We will explain the origin of the Camino and the main elements related to it, as the scallop shell or the famous botafumeiro. We will visit the different squares around the Cathedral and illustrate their significance for the city. The second part of the visit focuses on those lesser-known parts of the city that cannot be missed, such as the Alameda Park, where you will ‘meet’ the famous Two Marías and enjoy some breath-taking views of the Cathedral. From there, we will go back to the Old Town to visit the Faculty of History and the famous mercado de abastos or food market, where you will have the chance to find out about the best spots to try Galician cuisine while visiting an authentic place usually frequented by locals. During the tour, our official local guides will give you great tips and recommendations, so that you can keep on exploring the best places to visit and eat in Santiago de Compostela.