Santiago de Compostela and Valença do Minho Full day Tour

Porto, Portugal
Duration10h
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, English, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Discover the importance of Santiago de Compostela Cathedral and the sacred Way of Saint James, visited by pilgrims for centuries.

Free time to enjoy the historic center of the old city - a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Opportunity to take part in the famous Pilgrims' Mass and watch the “Bota Fumeiro” ritual.

Visit the famous fortress of Valença do Minho (Vauban style).

What's included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Tips
  • Food and Drinks

What to expect

  1. Cathedral De Santiago de Compostela
    2h
    Discover one of the world's greatest pilgrimage destinations, Santiago de Compostela, and its sacred route, the Camino de Santiago. Let yourself be enchanted by the Historic Center of Santiago de Compostela and its majestic Cathedral.
    Cross the border from Portugal into Spain to reach Santiago de Compostela, a historic pilgrimage destination.
    Follow the famous Camino de Santiago, a centuries-old route that connects various parts of Europe to the shrine of the Apostle James in Santiago Cathedral in Galicia. This iconic cathedral, which combines Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque styles, is a global landmark and the final reward of the journey.
    You'll have free time for lunch in Santiago de Compostela - you can enjoy a tapas lunch in the city's UNESCO-listed historic center, rich in history and tradition.
    Explore the city's medieval fortress, with its double walls and two towers, a masterpiece of military architecture. Capture unforgettable moments before returning to Porto.
  2. Valenca
    1h
    On the way back to Portugal, discover Valença do Minho, surrounded by a magnificent fortress with two towers and a large double wall designed in the Vauban style.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Near the Cathedral

End point

A 300 metros da Rua de santa Catarina, Rua mais comercial do Porto onde poderá fazer algumas compras, visitar o Café Majestic, ...
Se quiser voltar ao ponto de partida basta descer a Rua 31 de Janeiro e volta à Estação de S. Bento (5 minutos)

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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