Things to do in Province of A Coruna, Galicia: The Best Walking Tours

December 30, 2021 Veronika Gaddis

Discover the best top things to do in Province of A Coruna, Spain including Albariño Private Wine Tour from Santiago de Compostela, Compostela through the centuries, Old Town of Santiago de Compostela Walking Tour, Santiago de Compostela Old Town Private Walking Tour, Santiago de Compostela: Walking Tour with a Local Guide, A Coruña Private Walking Tour , Private "Camino de Santiago" (Way Of St James): FISTERRA EPILOGUE , Magic Christmas Tour in Compostela city, Camino de Santiago: Finisterre Route 6 days and 5 nights, Santiago de Compostela Private Walking Tour with Professional Guide.
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1. Albariño Private Wine Tour from Santiago de Compostela

Av. de Rodrigo del Padrón, 1, 15705 Santiago de Compostela, La Coruña, Spain Tours of Galicia
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The Salnés Valley is where most of the Albariño cellars under the appellation of origin Rías Baixas are located and the wines here have very distinctive characteristics due to the influence of the Atlantic and their unique canopy growing system of setting the vines, known as "parras". Juanjo leads this tour and can be adapted to your specific needs. The Albarino Wine Tour includes a visit to several wineries of all sizes from the largest cellars to the smaller but not the least important ones, all of them belonging to the denomination of origin Rías Baixas. So you will be able to not only see their facilities but also to talk to the winemakers directly, taste their wines, listen to their opinions and hear about their winemaking techniques that make their wines so different. Come and let us show you the Albariño of the Rías Baixas! You will also be able to enjoy a typical lunch at a "furancho" (an at one time clandestine wine producers) with homemade wine and local served dishes

Inclusions: Transport by private vehicle, Guide, Bottled water, WiFi on board, All Fees and Taxes, Phone charger in car, Photographic memento of your experience

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By FJGonzalezG

After much research on the internet, we selected the “One day Rias Baixas private tour” offered by Tours of Galicia, and we could not have done better. Juanjo Cuenca is an expert tour guide, and more. He is a fount of knowledge, well-prepared, flexible, and knows how to read his clients. My wife and I have done winery tours in the United States, like Albariño, and we both speak Spanish. Our conversation with Juanjo shifted back and forth seamlessly between his excellent colloquial English and Spanish, as the situation required. We were picked up at our hotel in Santiago, on time, and proceeded to the Salnés valley for a tour of four wineries in Juan’s comfortable SUV, which had bottled water and rechargers for our phones. We visited two small and two medium-sized wineries. We learned about the grape, the vineyards, the harvesting, and differences in wine production, and creative ways wineries in Galicia are making the most of the Albariño grape. All offered tastings with snacks. In one we bought a surprisingly good sparkling Albariño (who knew there was such a thing?!!!), cosmetics, and a wine reduction jam. In another, we bought a bottle of delicious Galician grappa called “Orujo.” In a third, we bought three bottles of phenomenal Albariño. For lunch, Juanjo offered a couple of options, and we opted for a “furrancho,” an informal family-run eating establishment where the draw is the home-made Albariño. The food was excellent, the atmosphere was homey (a family came in all dressed as cowboys and girls, as it was carnival season), and the Albariño served in traditional saucers/cups was surprisingly good. Along the way, we talked constantly about the history and culture of Galicia, the topography, land tenure, economics, etc. Juanjo would point out salient features and sites, and he offered a few stops that were great: the “lonxa” at Cambados, where we were able to see the fishermen’s catch before the daily auction and the church of St. James in Padrón (where St. James’ remains arrived in Spain). We were very lucky, as the church of Santa María de Iria Flavia, where Nobel Price literature winner Camilo Jose Cela is buried, happened to be open. We were also lucky, as the weather was sunny and cool—not what you’d expect in late February. Having said that, it was Juanjo who made the day. We had high expectations, and they were exceeded in every way.

2. Compostela through the centuries

Praza do Obradoiro, Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain DESTINO NOROESTE VISITAS GUIADAS
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At Destino Noroeste what we want is to make the client live a rich and interesting cultural experience, where they will learn about the city of Santiago, the Camino and its history, knowing the birth, growth and evolution of the city through the centuries. The guide is like a hostess, who will solve their doubts and advise travelers on the best places to visit at the end of the tour, where to eat and also what other places are recommended to visit in Galicia and how to do it.

Inclusions: Official guide of Galicia (GT-43-XG)

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3. Old Town of Santiago de Compostela Walking Tour

Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, Praza do Obradoiro, s/n, 15704 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain Santiago D.C. Freetours
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• Ticket to participate in a 2 hour walking tour through the main streets of Santiago de Compostela Old Town • Includes the main squares around the cathedral • Local places you won't find in tourist guides: Mercado de Abastos, narrow streets, hidden squares • The best views of the Cathedral from the Alameda Park.

Inclusions: Local guide

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Reviewed By sebastianb536s

It was a really nice experience. The guide was great, he of course knew the history of the city, on top of that he was really friendly and funny. We booked our tour one hour before the start time and there were no challenges, this is also a plus.

4. Santiago de Compostela Old Town Private Walking Tour

Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, Praza do Obradoiro, s/n, 15704 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain Santiago D.C. Freetours
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• 2 hours walking tour through the main streets of Santiago de Compostela Old Town • Includes the main squares around the cathedral • Local places you won't find in tourist guides: Mercado de Abastos, narrow streets, hidden squares • The best views of the Cathedral from the Alameda Park. • We adapt to your necesities

Inclusions: Local guide, Professional guide, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Driver/guide, Private tour

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By sebastianb536s

It was a really nice experience. The guide was great, he of course knew the history of the city, on top of that he was really friendly and funny. We booked our tour one hour before the start time and there were no challenges, this is also a plus.

5. Santiago de Compostela: Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Praza de Fonseca, Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain Praza de Fonseca, Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
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Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up to the local for an insightful introduction to the city. Make travel about the people you meet not just the places you see.

Inclusions: Local guide ("Lokafyer", Customized private walking tour

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Tips and gratuities (optional), Optional activity costs, Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions (It’s a walking tour, car transportation isn’t included)

6. A Coruña Private Walking Tour

Casa do Concello, Pr. de María Pita, 1, 15001 A Coruña, Spain Santiago D.C. Freetours

• 2 hours walking tour through the main streets of A Coruña • Includes the main square, Maria Pita, and the Old City • Local places you won't find in tourist guides: Viewpoints, squares, interesting facts. • The best views of the city from Riazor beach. • We adapt to your necesities

Inclusions: Local guide, Professional guide, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Driver/guide, Private tour

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Reviewed By sebastianb536s

It was a really nice experience. The guide was great, he of course knew the history of the city, on top of that he was really friendly and funny. We booked our tour one hour before the start time and there were no challenges, this is also a plus.

7. Private "Camino de Santiago" (Way Of St James): FISTERRA EPILOGUE

Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain Uncommon Tours

The Way of St James like never before: combine the pilgrimage with a unique hospitality experience, in charming hotels, with the possibility of adding exclusive menus for dinner.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Luggage transport between hotels, Travel insurance, Complete itinerary of the route, Pilgrimage credentials, On route assistance phone

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8. Magic Christmas Tour in Compostela city

Praza do Obradoiro, Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain Fun Top Fun Compostela

The exclusive tour only in the Christmas period! This special times brings magic Compostela. The city has its origin in the shrine of Saint James the Great, now the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, as the destination of the Way of St. James, a leading Catholic pilgrimage route since the 9th century. Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most beautifully decorated places. You will feel spellbound with the charming atmosphere in the streets which you can feel only this time of the year! What is the story of the Christmas tree? Who was the first to decorate it in the world? What magical things can happen during the Christmas period? Have you heard about Christmas spells? You will hear miraculous Christmas legends about Compostela. You will visit the old-fashioned Christmas Market in the city. What makes it so popular? What local products is must taste at Christmas? Fill your heart with the joy and experience magic of Compostela.

Inclusions: Licensed Tour Guide

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9. Camino de Santiago: Finisterre Route 6 days and 5 nights

Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain Turismoi.es

The adventure does not have to end in Santiago! It can be the beginning of a new path to the sea if we start the Camino de Finisterre. This Way is much more than a simple prolongation of the Way. It comes from the Celtic and Roman tradition, at a time when there was a popular belief that Finisterre was the End of the Earth (hence its name). It is a route that is very well marked. You can ask for your diploma when you arrive in Finisterre. This diploma is known as "Finisterrana", and if you continue to Muxía "Muxiana".

Inclusions: 5 nights accommodation in hotels and boarding houses: Includes 5 * hostel in Santiago, Half Board: Breakfast and dinner, except in Santiago, Transfer of suitcases between stage and stage, Telephone assistance 24 hours, Credential of the Pilgrim, Route notes

Exclusions: Does not include services not expressly mentioned in the previous section

Reviewed By BR0802

Wonderful experience if you've got a 3+ day trip planned to Catalonia. You'll meet up and take a 45-ish minute bus ride to up to Montserrat and go on a tour of the monastery and have a chance to buy some premium products (olive oils, liqueurs, etc.). You'll get some free time to explore on your own and then ride the train down the mountain to a local ranch where you'll get paired up with your horse. It was my first time riding a horse in about 15-20 years, but they made it as easy as possible. The horse tour through the country side lasts somewhere between 1-2 hours and the views are breathtaking.

10. Santiago de Compostela Private Walking Tour with Professional Guide

Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain BlackBuck Travels Valencia, Spain

During this walking tour, you will get to see some of the most popular tourist attractions of Santiago along with a local- professional guide who will be exclusively with you. The walking tour can be customized according to your taste and preferences. The tour timings are flexible and can be amended depending upon availability. In case of any special request, please do let us know and we would try our best to accommodate accordingly.

Inclusions: English Speaking Guide

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