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Santiago de Compostela, Spain

Things to Do in Santiago de Compostela

Top sights, the tours and tickets travellers book most, hidden gems and day trips.

Most booked:Excursion to Finisterre + Muxia + Costa da Morte (7 stops)

Most booked tours and tickets in Santiago de Compostela

Excursion to Finisterre + Muxia + Costa da Morte (7 stops)

Excursion to Finisterre + Muxia + Costa da Morte (7 stops)

4.81,761 reviews9h 15m
Finisterre and Costa da Morte: The Most Complete Tour of Santiago

Finisterre and Costa da Morte: The Most Complete Tour of Santiago

4.8885 reviews9h 30m
Visit to the Cathedral of Santiago. Skip the line!

Visit to the Cathedral of Santiago. Skip the line!

4.7595 reviews1h 30m
Excursion to Rias Baixas with Winery - Optional mussel boat

Excursion to Rias Baixas with Winery - Optional mussel boat

4.8324 reviews9h 30m
Santiago de Compostela: Finisterre, Muxía & Costa da Morte

Santiago de Compostela: Finisterre, Muxía & Costa da Morte

4.8273 reviews9h
Santiago: guided foodie tour with drinks, tapas and live music

Santiago: guided foodie tour with drinks, tapas and live music

4.7256 reviews2h 30m
Santiago de Compostela: Finisterre, Costa da Morte, Ézaro, Muros & Carnota

Santiago de Compostela: Finisterre, Costa da Morte, Ézaro, Muros & Carnota

4.6230 reviews9h

Tickets and tours by attraction

The best options for each of Santiago de Compostela's top sights, compared.

Top sights in Santiago de Compostela

  1. 1Santiago Cathedral
  2. 2Praza do Obradoiro
  3. 3Old Town
  4. 4Alameda Park
  5. 5Mercado de Abastos
  6. 6Pilgrim Museum
  • Experience the living pilgrimage tradition at the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, where you can attend the Pilgrim's Mass, see the Portico of Glory masterpiece, and hug the statue of Saint James behind the main altar—a ritual dating back centuries.
  • Explore one of Europe's best-preserved medieval centers, a UNESCO World Heritage site with hidden plazas like Praza da Quintana (divided between 'Quintana of the Dead' and 'Quintana of the Living'), underground archaeological excavations, and over 500 granite buildings.
  • Immerse yourself in Galician culture through its unique cuisine: feast on fresh seafood at Mercado de Abastos, try traditional tapas (called pinchos) in the Rúa do Franco taverns, and sample albariño wine in centuries-old bodegas.

Tickets and passes in Santiago de Compostela

Rías Baixas Private Tour with Wine Tasing, Food, Mussels Boat and Pickup

Rías Baixas Private Tour with Wine Tasing, Food, Mussels Boat and Pickup

5.011 reviews6h
Finisterre & Costa da Morte "Private" day tour from Santiago de Compostela

Finisterre & Costa da Morte "Private" day tour from Santiago de Compostela

5.09 reviews8h
Walk part of "The Camino" to Santiago, Private tour from A Coruña

Walk part of "The Camino" to Santiago, Private tour from A Coruña

5.04 reviews4h
Ribeira Sacra, "Heroic Wines" Private Tour from Santiago/Vigo

Ribeira Sacra, "Heroic Wines" Private Tour from Santiago/Vigo

5.04 reviews9h

Food and drink experiences in Santiago de Compostela

Rias Baixas Tour with Winery and Boat (optional)

Rias Baixas Tour with Winery and Boat (optional)

4.594 reviews10h
Santiago de Compostela: Cheese and Wine Tasting Experience

Santiago de Compostela: Cheese and Wine Tasting Experience

4.985 reviews1h 30m

Day trips and outdoor activities from Santiago de Compostela

Tour to Fisterra - Muxía Express! (from Santiago de Compostela)

Tour to Fisterra - Muxía Express! (from Santiago de Compostela)

4.559 reviews6h
Rías Baixas - Arousa Island, Combarro and Mussel Boat

Rías Baixas - Arousa Island, Combarro and Mussel Boat

4.631 reviews9h 30m
Road to Finisterre: An Unforgettable Experience

Road to Finisterre: An Unforgettable Experience

4.816 reviews144h
Ribeira Sacra Tour; Canyons, Sil River and Ourense

Ribeira Sacra Tour; Canyons, Sil River and Ourense

4.312 reviews10h 15m

Hidden gems in Santiago de Compostela

Places most visitors miss, many of them free.

Colexiata de Santa María do Sar

A 12th-century Romanesque church with visibly leaning columns and arches, built on unstable ground near the Sar River.

Fonte do Franco

A small natural spring fountain tucked behind the Faculty of Geography and History building.

Sarela River Walk

A peaceful walking path following the Sarela River through green areas just west of the old town.

Mercado de Abastos Upper Floor

The often-overlooked first floor of the main food market with small restaurants and cooking workshops.

Cemetery of Boisaca

A beautiful 19th-century cemetery designed as a romantic garden, with elaborate tombs and tree-lined avenues.

Day trips from Santiago de Compostela

Costa da Morte (Coast of Death)

1.5 hours by car

A dramatic Atlantic coastline named for its treacherous waters that have claimed countless ships. This wild, less-developed region offers stunning cliffs, fishing villages, and the westernmost point of mainland Spain.

Rías Baixas

1 hour by car or bus

Galicia's famous flooded river valleys creating fjord-like estuaries, known for pristine beaches, vineyard-covered hillsides, and historic towns. The heart of albariño wine production.

Lugo

1 hour by train or car

Home to the only complete Roman walls still standing in the world, this UNESCO city offers a different perspective on Galician history with its thermal baths and Roman heritage.

Plan your Santiago de Compostela trip

Things to do in Santiago de Compostela: FAQ

What are the best things to do in Santiago de Compostela?+

Top sights include Santiago Cathedral, Praza do Obradoiro, Old Town and Alameda Park. Away from the crowds, try Colexiata de Santa María do Sar and Fonte do Franco.

What are the most popular tours in Santiago de Compostela?+

The most booked experiences on Viator are Excursion to Finisterre + Muxia + Costa da Morte (7 stops) (4.8 stars, 1,761 reviews); Finisterre and Costa da Morte: The Most Complete Tour of Santiago (4.8 stars, 885 reviews); Visit to the Cathedral of Santiago. Skip the line! (4.7 stars, 595 reviews).

How much do tours in Santiago de Compostela cost?+

The tours and tickets on this page start between €25 and €985 per person, depending on length and what is included.

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