Location: Santiago de Compostela
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The 10 Best Things to do Good for Big Groups in Santiago de Compostela, Galicia
If you see nothing else in this World Heritage city, you simply must visit the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, an awe-inspiring confection of baroque architecture. Once you’ve regained composure, head out on a bicycle to see the rest of this glorious city. Foodies and boozehounds will delight in a guided gastronomy tour, while modernists will enjoy the Galician Center of Contemporary Art.
Restaurants in Santiago de Compostela
1. Toxo Travel
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5.0 based on 93 reviews
One day tours to get to know Galicia from within. We work with small groups and with the best collaborators to achieve a quality and unique experience.
2. Camino de Santiago
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5.0 based on 1,083 reviews
A network of paths leading to a church holding the remains of St. James (Santo Iago), the patron saint of Spain...
Reviewed By davidsJ5671XD
We had booked a self-guided tour on the Portuguese Camino with Walks in Spain for September 2020 having been very happy with the arrangements they made for our 2008 Sarria to Santiago trip. My wife and I are both in our 70’s and have become very anxious with the Coronavirus about travelling. I called Paul to express our concerns expecting to at least forfeit our deposit and was pleasantly surprised when after explaining that we couldn’t rebook for next year he offered to return our deposit. I am impressed with the integrity and professionalism of this company, thank you Paul.
3. A Quinta da Auga
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5.0 based on 200 reviews
4. Tienda Bicigrino
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5.0 based on 229 reviews
Bicycle rental for the camino de Santiago and cycling in general. We specialize in rental bikes and material for routes across Spain and in Portugal. We also have E-bikes rental quality (brand Moustache with Bosch engine).
Reviewed By Y9660BOirener
Thanks toTomas and the staff at Bicigrino we had a great experience biking the Camino Frances! They were professional, friendly, and responsive to our requests. Tomas was very helpful with questions and issues we had along the way which made the journey much more pleasant. We would highly recommend them for any biking needs for the Camino.
5. The Paradox Room
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5.0 based on 176 reviews
6. Galicia Experience
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5.0 based on 570 reviews
We have Freetours everyday in Galicia: - Santiago de Compostela: 10:30 (english and spanish) 17:30 (spanish). Meeting point: Obradoiro Square. Look for the White Umbrella. - Coruña: 10:30 (spanish). Meeting point: Plaza del Obelisco. Look for the White Umbrella. - Pontevedra: 12:00 (spanish). Meeting point: Monumento Pontesampaio, Alameda. Look for the White Umbrella. Galicia Experience is a company dedicated to organize city tours and cultural activities in different cities in Galicia . We are official guides of Galicia and we feel passion for our work, for the history, the art, the culture… We would like to show you our love for Galicia in a funny and interesting way. We have several tours and touristic packs for all ages and tastes.
7. Galicia Travels
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5.0 based on 257 reviews
Galicia travels is a travel agency. We organize daily excursion to Finisterre and Costa da Morte, or excursion to Rias Baixas, Porto, Playa de Catedrales, La Coruña, Ourense, etc. We have guide for our excursions that speak several different languages. For every excursion we offer English and Spanish guide. Depending on the group we can offer Italian, Portugues, German, French, Arab, Chinese, Japanase, etc.
8. Plaza del Obradoiro
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4.5 based on 3,327 reviews
Large, pleasant city plaza containing the church of St. James.
Reviewed By VadimM67 - Murmansk, Russia
Local residents joke that the 4 buildings surrounding the square around the perimeter embody the 4 pillars that hold Santiago de Compostela: religion (Cathedral), power (City Hall), tourism (- Parador-Hostal de Los Reyes Catholicos) and education (San Xeronime College). Of course, the main thing on the square is the magnificent West facade of the Cathedral. It is good day and night. Despite its medieval status, this Baroque beauty is relatively recent by historical standards. The facade was completed in 1740 by the architect Fernando de Casas Novoa . There`s Palace Raxoi behind. The City Hall is located here now. St. James in the form of a statue will be found here also. It was believed that his statue helped in the fight against the Moors during the Reconquista. If You look at the North side you can find the former hospital for pilgrims, built by the ideologues of the Reconquista, zealous Catholics and persecutors of Jews and Moors by Queen Isabella of Castile and king Ferdinand of Aragon. The Parador for pilgrims is now here. Finally, the 16th-century College of San Xeronime is located on the South side of the square. In addition to contemplating the Baroque beauty of the Cathedral, interesting performances are played out in the arcades of the city hall in the late afternoon. Perhaps this will be the best end of the day.
9. Gelmirez Palace
10. Santiago D.C. Freetours
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4.5 based on 1,044 reviews
Free walking tours in English and Spanish. We also do private and gastronomic tours! Look for our blue umbrella!
