Private Gastronomical Tour in Santiago de Compostela

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About this activity

Start your private gastronomic tour of Santiago de Compostela by meeting your guide at the predetermined location and time.

One of the biggest marketplaces in Spain, Mercado de Abastos, is a good place to start your visit. Your guide will show you through the stalls while you discover the regional ingredients that give Galician cuisine its distinctive flavour.

Visit Ra do Franco, a busy street lined with tapas bars and eateries, to continue your trip. You will have the chance to try some of the city's most well-known foods, including empanadas and pulpo a la gallega

Following the wine tasting, you'll go to an artisanal cheese shop where you'll have the chance to sample some of Galicia's top cheeses.

Lastly, dine on some seafood at a nearby restaurant to cap off your journey. You can try some of the region's freshest seafood, such as clams, mussels, and oysters.

The tour includes: 3 tapas and 3 drinks per person

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Tour Travel & More

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 3 tapas and 3 drinks per person
Included: Private official tour guide for 3 hours
Included: Taxes
Included: Private Tour
Included: Meeting point in a central place of Santiago

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees (possible ticket if desired to the Cathedral 13 €)

Itinerary

Santiago de Compostela

30 min

Explore the city's most famous landmarks, including the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, Plaza del Obradoiro, Monastery of San Martín Pinario, Rúa do Franco, and Convent of San Francisco de Asis. Along the way, your knowledgeable guide will provide you with interesting facts and anecdotes about the city's rich history and culture
Cathedral De Santiago de Compostela

45 min

Visit the most important site in the city, the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. Your guide will give you a brief history of the cathedral, and explain its significance to the city and the Camino de Santiago.
Plaza del Obradoiro

45 min

The Praza do Obradoiro is main square of the Santiago de Compostela old town, although not placed at the real centre. It lies to the West of the main façade of the Santiago de Compostela cathedral, and thus the Pórtico da Gloria must be crossed to get into the building from the square
Mercado de Abastos de Santiago

30 min

This vibrant and bustling market is a gastronomical haven, offering an array of fresh seafood, meats, cheeses, and produce. Your private tour may include a visit to the market to sample local delicacies and interact with vendors.
Parque de la Alameda

30 min

Enjoy a peaceful walk in Alameda Park, a lovely green space located near the Old Town. Admire the well-maintained gardens, relax on one of the benches, and take in the panoramic views of the city.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Santiago de Compostela city center or nearby

End point

Santiago de Compostela city center or nearby

Using your ticket

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