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Discover Europe with The Cooltour by Culture&Touring! Culture and Touring is a Spanish brand with a solid presence in emblematic destinations such as Berlin, Prague, Granada, Vigo, Pontevedra and Santiago de Compostela. We specialize in offering a unique and enriching experience to our visitors, with historical, alternative and gastronomic tours meticulously designed by historians and qualified professionals. We are proud to offer a rigorous perspective on the history of each city we explore, ensuring that every detail is backed by deep historical knowledge. Our tours are more than just tours; They are an immersion in the culture and heritage of each place. What sets us apart is our team of professional guides, with a minimum of 2 years of experience and an unwavering commitment to excellence. All of our guides are evaluated monthly to ensure the highest quality on each tour. With over 5,000 reviews on TripAdvisor and thousands on Google Business, our customers speak for themselves. At Culture and Touring, we not only promise to discover the history of the city, but also ensure that our guides are an integral part of your experience. Embark on an unforgettable journey with Culture and Touring and discover Europe in a completely new way.
Welcome to our circular Free Tour of Santiago de Compostela! We will begin our visit in the emblematic Praza do Obradoiro, the heart of the city and home of the majestic Cathedral of Santiago. Here, we will give a brief introduction about the history and importance of this iconic place.
From Praza do Obradoiro, we will head to Praza das Praterías , famous for its baroque fountain and the impressive south façade of the Cathedral, adorned with sculptures representing biblical scenes and the lives of the apostles.
We will continue our tour along the historic Rúa Xelmírez , a cobblestone street that will transport us to medieval times, surrounded by traditional architecture and places that preserve the old charm of the city.
Our next stop will be the Praza da Universidade , a place full of history where the Fonseca College is located, one of the most representative buildings of the University of Santiago de Compostela.
Then, we will visit the Praza de Abastos , the most important market in the city. Here, we will be able to see and smell fresh and local products, and understand a little more about Galician gastronomy and the daily life of Compostela residents.
The next stop will be the Praza de Cervantes , a place with a lively atmosphere and a central fountain that pays tribute to the famous writer Miguel de Cervantes. It is a popular meeting point for city residents.
We will enter Rúa da Azabachería , known for its craft shops that work with azabache, a black gem that has been part of local tradition and culture for centuries.
Later, we will arrive at the Quintana de Vivos y Mortos , a square divided into two levels with suggestive names. In the upper part, the Quintana de Vivos, events and social activities are held, while in the lower part, the Quintana de Mortos, there is access to the crypt of the Cathedral.
Our penultimate stop will be the Praza da Inmaculada , where the Monastery of San Martín Pinario is located, an impressive baroque building that stands out for its architecture and its history as one of the most important monasteries in Galicia.
Finally, we will return to Praza do Obradoiro to conclude our tour. Here, we will be able to reflect on everything we have learned and admire once again the magnificent Cathedral of Santiago.
Thank you for joining us on this circular tour of Santiago de Compostela! We hope you have enjoyed the tour and take with you a little piece of the history and magic of this unique city.
Plaza del Obradoiro (Under the Raxoi manor, Concello side), we carry yellow umbrellas.
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
