Things to do in Santiago de Compostela, Galicia: The Best Multi-day Tours

May 17, 2022 Deane Carmody

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.
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1. 7-Day The Way of St James Bike Tour- The Coast Path - Camino to Santiago

R. do Alferes Malheiro 139, 4000-059 Porto, Portugal Top Bike Tours Portugal
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This cycling tour presents itself as an easy route to reach Santiago de Compostela, the ultimate pilgrimage beacon in the Iberian Peninsula and one of the most important spots for religious tourism in Western Europe. Enjoy a city tour with us in Porto, to get to know a little bit of its architecture, heritage and local traditions. After this, ride towards Santiago, passing by sunny and seaside areas such as Esposende, Caminha and Bayona. Have a delight with the famous Arcade's oysters. Know why Caldas de Reis holds such a royalty importance and end this tour in the Square of Obradoiro, where you can see the colossal baroque cathedral where the remains of the apostle Santiago lies. Route description: Flat for the first 3 days, with a few smooth and short climbs. Hilly in the last 3 days, up and down in secondary roads. 30 % bike lanes and wood walkways, 30% smooth dirt roads. Some coubblestone roads and rough dirt roads, 20 % paved secondary roads with low traffic.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 7 nights accommodation, Bike rent and helmet, GPS with route for self guided, Luggage transfer, Porto arrival and departure airport transfer, Road book, Breakfast, Santiago pick up back to Porto city in Van ( our ticket BUS)

Exclusions: Alcoholic beverages, Insurances (please contract a travel insurance) - Insucances only available in guided bike tours, lunches and dinners

Reviewed By 653emielk

We had an amazing day to enjoy the city of Porto by bike. Even last minute changes we had to make to the group was all handled very professionally and cooperative. The tour was a perfect match between interesting and beautiful Portugese history/architecture and fun biking. It is easy for people of all fitness. Mostly down hill/flat and maybe 1 medium hill going up. Traffic can be a bit chaotic but the tour guide manages it perfectly and safely! But probably the best part was Marta the tour guide. A super enthousiastic, smart and friendly tour guide that just made it an amazing and unforgettable experience. Thanks Marta 10/10.

2. Tour Spain and Portugal (North and Center) 15 days

Premiere Tours
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This comprehensive 15 Day Private Tour will provide our guests with the most Northern and Central Portugal and Spain has to offer in terms of culture, history, monuments and sightseeing. Our knowledgeable certified driver-guides will escort and provide all the information about the different topics related to this spectacular tour. The pick up will be at place in Lisbon designated by the guest. This tour usually takes from 6 to 8 hours each day and transportation will be provided using highly comfortable Mercedes Benz vehicles with WiFi onboard and bottled waters.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bottled water, Professional driver-guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By Quest39842961517

This was one of the best tours me and my wife have ever taken during our travels around the world. Premiere Tours is by far the best guiding agency we ever hired, and Jorge Bras is the most knowledgeable guide, a true gentleman, always looking out for our wellbeing. Fatima and Sintra are truly two of the most wonderful places in the planet. The spirituality of Fatima and the mysticism of Sintra with its magical fairytale palaces, made the top on our favorite places in the world list. Even though we were in Portugal for only three days on a business trip, during the pandemic, we decided to contact Premiere Tours for ideas on a one day tour, and we are so pleased that we were advised to take this one. We recommend this highly professional guiding agency to everyone visit Portugal.

3. 8-Day Camino Frances Pilgrimage Tour from Sarria to Santiago - 2nts Santiago

27600 Sarria, Lugo, Spain Camino Ways.com
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This is the most popular section of the Camino de Santiago. On this self-guided tour, start your journey in Sarria and walk the last 70 miles (114 km) of the Camino to Santiago de Compostela. You will meet pilgrims, taste local cuisine and experience the unique Camino culture along the way. Your time on the famous walking route will take you across the beautiful landscape of Northern Spain. Rustic hamlets, quaint villages and the rolling hills of Galicia are part of your walk each day. You will get your pilgrims passport stamped each day. On this tour you have two nights at the end to explore the historic city of Santiago on your last day

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Luggage transfer each day, Holiday pack with notes and pilgrim passport, Accommodation with en-suite rooms

Exclusions: Alocholic drinks (available to purchase), Hotel pickup and drop-off, Flights or transport, Single room supplement

Reviewed By IanFNH

I booked the 7-day Camino Frances in November 2020 for travel in May this year but we cannot now make it due to the COVID pandemic: South Africans are being restricted world wide for travel. I was told that the booking included one "free date change". I advised them repeatedly that I needed to change the date, but no-one responds or acknowledges my notices. Yet whenever they are looking for bookings, they respond immediately - it seems that now that they have the deposit, it's a different story. Beginning to think I've been scammed.

4. Camino de Santiago from Sarria

27600 Sarria, Lugo, Spain Santiago Ways
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You will travel the Camino de Santiago from Sarria, the most popular section of all sections of the Camino de Santiago. This section is ideal for those pilgrims who want to enjoy the essence of the Way and meet pilgrims from all over the world. You will start in the Galician town of Sarria, located just over 100 km from Santiago de Compostela, the minimum distance required to request the certificate known as 'Compostela'. Throughout the tour you will walk through beautiful forests, farmland and rustic villages following tracks and paths bordered by stone walls. Once in Santiago de Compostela we suggest you visit its beautiful old town, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. You can select any of the three room options (single, double or triple) by contacting Santiago Ways directly. A supplement may be applied according to the number of people per room.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Accommodation in Hotels and Rural Houses., Rooms with private bathroom., Luggage transport between stages., Informative Dossier of the Road., Telephone assistance en route., Emergency assistance vehicle., Taxes., The picnic and dinner depend on the option selected.

Exclusions: Single room supplement., Extra night in Santiago (breakfast included)., Transfer Santiago (includes airport) to Sarria., Travel assistance insurance., Cancellation insurance

Reviewed By Serafin F

We were a group of five people fron St Jaen Pied the Port to Pamplona and everything were easy for us. We had some problem with one of our collegue and they sent a taxi to pick her up. The hotels were in a good place and the food were great. The only thing that I suggest is to take breakfast early because in July the weather is very hot

5. 12-Day Spain Tour: Northern Spain and Galicia from Barcelona

Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport, 08820 El Prat de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain Julia Travel
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Depart from Barcelona in this 12-day tour with an air conditioned deluxe coach to enjoy an intense itinerary through the north of the Iberian Peninsula: Spain and Portugal. Enjoy panoramic sightseeing tours of San Sebastian, Bilbao and La Coruña and guided tour in Santiago de Compostela, the tour escort will be glad to help you in any way you need. Ready to come abroad?

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Panoramic sightseeing tours of San Sebastian, Bilbao and La Coruña., Guided city tour of Santiago de Compostela., Tour escort during the tour., High speed AVE train Barcelona-Zaragoza (tourist class), Transfer from station to city center in Zaragoza., Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach., 11 nights accommodation at selected class hotel, Travel insurance.

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified

Reviewed By globaltraveler85

The guide was SO informative and interesting. You get to see the whole church, skip the long line and learn a ton of history about the Sagrada Familia. Worth every penny.

6. Galicia & North of Portugal, 6 day escorted tour from Madrid

Calle de Ferraz, 3, 28008 Madrid, Spain VPT Viajes Para Todos
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Enjoy a 6 multiday tour through Leon, Oviedo, La Coruña, Santiago de Compostela, Vigo, Oporto and more from Madrid.

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Transportation by air conditioned coach with free WI-FI onboard and Multi-lingual tour escort.., Sightseeing tour with local guide in Santiago and Porto., Visit to a wine cellar with a tasting of Porto wine.

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Hotel drop-off

Reviewed By 325gusc

Well organized, informative and knowledgeable. The duration was about an hour through 26 royal rooms, with a huge amount of ceiling portraits and hanging tapestries. An incredible adventure

7. 10-Day Private Trip to Jewish Heritage in Portugal from Lisbon

Lux Invicta Portugal Tours

Enjoy this 10-day trip in Portugal and discover the most important places in the country, from north to south, where there is Jewish heritage. The itinerary includes visits to Lisbon historic center (quarter Belem, Monastery of Jerónimos), Évora and Elvas, Castelo de Vide, Marvão, Belmonte (the most Jewish town in Portugal), Amarante to discover the only winery in Portugal producing Kosher Table Wine Grinalda, Porto (the home of Port Wine), Tomar, to visit the Templar Castle and Convent of the Knights of Christ , a unique monument in the history of western world, and Óbidos to discover the former synagogue as well the Jewish artisans street (Rua Nova) and Porta Santiago (Gate of St.James). Enjoy on this private amazing circuit, the transport by air-conditioned minivan, accommodation with breakfast and wine tasting. This tour operates with a professional art historian guide any day of the week.

Inclusions: Airport pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Professional art historian guide, Round-trip private transfer, 8 nights accommodation, Wine tasting, Private tour, Breakfast

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities

Reviewed By Maro Brothers L... M

We did the Authentic Portugal self driving tour. Alcina worked with us to modify (extend) the tour as we wanted additional time in Lisbon and Porto and also a side trip to Madeira. Couldn't be easier. Wonderful trip, great people, excellent food. Thanks!

8. 8-Day Guided Tour North of Spain & Portugal from Barcelona

Hotel Catalonia Barcelona 505, Carrer de Muntaner, 505, 08022 Barcelona, Spain VPT Viajes Para Todos

Enjoy a 8 multiday tour through Zaragoza, San Sebastian, Bilbao,  Santander,Santillana, Covadonga, Oviedo, La Coruña, Santiago de Compostela, Rias Bajas, Vigo, and Portugal from Barcelona. End of the tour will be in Madrid. We have change this itinerary to make better this tour.

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Transportation by air conditioned coach with free WI-FI onboard and Multi-lingual tour escort., Breakfast, Sightseeing tour with local guide in Santiago and Porto., Travel Insurance., Visit to a wine cellar with a tasting of Porto wine., Municipal Tax in Porto.

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Hotel drop-off

Reviewed By 325gusc

Well organized, informative and knowledgeable. The duration was about an hour through 26 royal rooms, with a huge amount of ceiling portraits and hanging tapestries. An incredible adventure

9. 8 days North of Spain & Portugal from Madrid

Calle de Ferraz, 3, 28008 Madrid, Spain VPT Viajes Para Todos

We have change this itinerary to make this tour better¡¡ Enjoy a 8 multiday tour through Zaragoza, San Sebastian, Bilbao, Oviedo, La Coruña, Santiago de Compostela, Vigo, Porto and more From Madrid

Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Transportation by air conditioned coach with free WI-FI onboard with Multi-lingual tour escort., Breakfast, Sightseeing tour with local guide in Santiago and Porto., Visit to a wine cellar with a tasting of Porto wine., Municipal Tax in Porto

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Hotel drop-off

Reviewed By 325gusc

Well organized, informative and knowledgeable. The duration was about an hour through 26 royal rooms, with a huge amount of ceiling portraits and hanging tapestries. An incredible adventure

10. 8 Days Guided Tour from Santiago to Lisbon

Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain PaseosMadrid.com

Get to know Galicia and Portugal with us in this multi-day tour around Spain in 8 days. Start in Santiago (we will provide all the details about the meeting point or hotel in this city at the moment of the booking) one of the most important pilgrimage points in the world. You will have enought time to visit the city and discover all the spots as the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. The tour ends in Lisbon, Portugal! Lisbon is an historical city full of stories to tell, where the weather is perfect and the sun shines all the time. This part of our Peninsula is one of the most popular areas of Europe and one of the best places to visit in Spring / and Summer time!

Inclusions: Transportation by air conditioned coach with free WI-FI onboard., Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Multi-lingual tour escort in Porto, Lisbon and visit to a wine cellar with a tasting of Porto wine.

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Reviewed By dcslady

We took the half day afternoon trip to Segovia 11/16/20. Everything was on time and smooth. We really didn’t need the guide as she gave very little information especially once we were in the town. We walked to the Alcazar and she gave us our tickets and said meet at the bus @6:30. It would’ve been nice to have a guide inside the castle but it was fine. Just FYI if you go in the winter it is much colder and windier in Segovia than Madrid!! Seems expensive just for the bus ride there.

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