Best of Santiago de Compostela

Visit the shrine of St. James the Apostle, Spain's patron saint, on this full-day tour. The cathedral was a site for Christian pilgrimage during the middle Ages. Take a guided tour of the richly decorated interior of St. James Cathedral and its interesting Museum. The original church was a 12th century Romanesque building, but additions over the ages have altered the cathedral.


The ornate Obradoiro façade dates from the 18th century. So many hands have touched the Tree of Jesus at the base of the central pillar over the centuries that indentations have been worn into the stone. You’ll have free time to wander the squares to shop for souvenirs and religious articles from local vendors. Tapas Lunch will be served at the yards of the hotel Parador Hostal de los Reyes Catolicos, a former 15th century royal hospital, which provided shelter to numerous pilgrims.