This half day tour enjoys the Best of Santiago de Compostela.
We will depart from Vigo to Santiago de Compostela, the final destination of the legendary medieval way of pilgrim ship Camino de Santiago (Way of Saint James), now considered by Unesco a World Heritage Site. Until today it attracts visitors from all over the world thanks to its fantastic monuments. The town is named after the Apostle Saint James ("Santiago"), who is buried here.
After meeting your driver and private licensed guide at the pier in Vigo you drive up to Santiago de Compostela. The visit will start with a panoramic view of the city.
The route will cover the Cathedral surroundings and would include the monument explanations like the King's Catholic Hostal the Raxoi’s Palace or the School of San Jeronimo (all of them located in the Obradoiro’s square ); the School of Fonseca (origin of the University), the House of the Town hall ( Platerías’s square), House of the Conga, Monastery and Church of San Pelayo de Antealtares, House of the Parra (located in the Square of the Quintana), Monastery of San Martín Pinario (square of the Azabachería) and the visit of the magnificent Cathedral , we will admire its architectural exterior and will go inside to touch the saint witch is the main motive to pilgrim to this Jacobean city.
Return to the Port or Hotel.