Santiago de Compostela and Valença do Minho Full Day Private Tour

4.9 (59 reviews) 10 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

On this 8 hours tour we offer you the opportunity to visit Santiago de Compostela, one of the most important places for pilgrimage in the world and Valença do Minho, a historical village with its famous Great Wall.

Enjoy some free time in Santiago de Compostela to explore de Historical center and visit its impressive Cathedral.

Lunch is also included so that you may appreciate the local gastronomy and before returning to Porto, stop in Valença do Minho for a guided tour through the old town.

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At a glance

Duration: 10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Operated by: Living Tours

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Porto City Walking Tour (available from the day after your experience)
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Professional guide
Included: Driver/guide
Included: Lunch (vegetarian and gluten-free preferences upon prior notice)

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks, unless specified
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Porto

Passing by

Early in the Morning your guide will pick you from your accommodation on a confortable vehicle and will drive you up north, crossing the boarder and entering Spain on the way to Santiago de Compostela.

During this journey, the guide will give you insights and information regarding the North of Portugal, the Spanish region of Galicia, Santiago de Compostela, St.James and about the path of Saint James.
Santiago de Compostela

2 hours

Arriving to Santiago 2h30m after leaving Porto, the guide will show you the historical center of Santiago and take you to the entrance of Santiago Cathedral.

Then you will have free time to visit the inside of the cathedral on your own and to attend to a mass or check the "Botafumeiro" celebration.
Santiago de Compostela. Casco Historico

one hour

On the historical centre of Santiago, on a traditional tapas restaurant a full gastronomic experience will be served!

Including multiple Spanish tapas and drinks you will be able to try some of the local special dishes.
Valenca

one hour

On the way to Portugal, before the return to Porto, we will do one stop at the boarder, at Valença do Minho.

An historical village in Portugal, famous by its fortness "Vauban" style!

It has many local shops where you will be able to check and buy some local art and crafts.
Porto

Passing by

Around 6PM, your guide will leave you at your accommodation or any desire location in Porto city.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Eurostars Aliados
Boeira Garden Hotel Porto Gaia, Curio Collection by Hilton
Portfolio Guest House Premium
Portofino Motel
Hotel Aliados
TRYP by Wyndham Porto Centro Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Porto City Centre by IHG
Tivoli Porto
Hotel Nave
Portofoz Hotel
Porto River Aparthotel
Hotel Porto Trindade

and 138 more pickup points

We pick up from any hotel in Porto City center. In alternative, we can collect you from the Tourist Service/Living Tours located at Rua Mouzinho da Silveira, 352, Porto - next to Porto - São Bento train station.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We pick up from any hotel in Porto or Gaia city center. In alternative, we can collect you from the Tourist Service/Living Tours located at Rua Mouzinho da Silveira, 350, Porto - next to Porto - São Bento train station.Reservation is mandatory and requires na emai request/confirmation. Bookings must be confirmed at least 48 hours befor the date of the servisse. Cancellations within 48 hours or less will be fully charged.
Vegetarian and gluten-free meals are available if requested before the tour. Inform us before the tour starts.
Tour services (wine estates, restaurants, etc.) depend on 3rd party availability and may include other groups.
Discover Porto in a unique way with a Free Walking Tour with Living Tours, available to all customers who book this activity. Our Free Walking Tour is available on a daily basis, in English and Spanish, at 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. departing from Living Tours Agency located in Rua Mouzinho da Silveira 352, 4050-418 Porto