Santiago de Compostela: City Highlights, Cuisine, and Mystery

Discover Santiago de Compostela through its history, its cuisine, and its legends on three guided visits that will show you the city's different sides.
Discover Santiago de Compostela through three experiences that combine history, gastronomy, and legends, designed to show you the different sides of one of Galicia's most special cities.

Start with our essential sightseeing tour of Santiago de Compostela, a guided walk through the heart of the historic quarter. We'll stroll through Plaza del Obradoiro and the main squares surrounding the Cathedral, such as Platerías, Quintana, and Azabachería, while learning about the origins of the city, the importance of the Camino de Santiago, and the stories that have made Compostela a destination for pilgrims for centuries.

We'll also stroll along its medieval streets, arcades, and iconic spots in the Old Town. You'll learn how the city grew up around the Cathedral and what role pilgrims, merchants, students, and members of the clergy played in its development.

Then it's time to discover Galicia through its flavors with our gastronomic tour of Santiago. We'll stroll through streets linked to Santiago's culinary scene and visit the traditional Mercado de Abastos, one of the most characterful places in the city.

During the tour, we'll talk about typical Galician produce and recipes, as well as its wines, cheeses, seafood, empanadas, preserves, and traditional sweets. What's more, we'll enjoy a selection of food tastings to get to know some of the most iconic flavors of our region.

And when evening falls, Santiago changes completely.

On our Mysteries and Legends sightseeing tour, we'll stroll through the streets, squares, and arcades of the historic center to discover its lesser-known side. Stories of pilgrims, ancient superstitions, characters, symbols, legends, and popular traditions are part of a tour on which we will also learn about the fascinating world of Galician witches.

The squares and alleys of Compostela take on a special atmosphere at nightfall, becoming the perfect backdrop for discovering stories passed down through generations, stories that blend real events, oral tradition, and popular beliefs.

Throughout the three experiences, you'll be accompanied by live guides who will help you better understand the city and share recommendations for enjoying Santiago during your stay.

Three different and complementary experiences to discover Santiago from all its angles: its history, its flavors, and its secrets. An ideal way to experience Compostela throughout the day and get a thorough impression of its heritage, food, traditions, and culture.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.