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Santiago de Compostela Full-Day Tour From Porto

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Activity provider: LIVING TOURS VIAGENS E TURISMO LDA
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    Santiago de Compostela Full-Day Tour From Porto

    Activity provider: LIVING TOURS VIAGENS E TURISMO LDA
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    From US$ 87.23 per person

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    Explore the Spanish villages of Santiago de Compostela and Valença do Minho on this day trip in an airconditioned vehicle from Porto. Enjoy a mouth-watering lunch with a drink along the way.

    About this activity

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    Duration 10 hours
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    Live tour guide
    Spanish, English, French, Portuguese

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Explore the old streets of the pilgrim city of Santiago de Compostela
    • Learn about the cult of St. James of the Greater Saracens
    • Attend the mass at Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
    • Visit the Historical center of Valença do Minho
    • Explore wall fortifications of Valença do Minho
    Full description

    Discover 2 charming southern Europe on a full-day sightseeing tour from Porto. Cross the border into Spain to explore the pilgrim city of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia and stop to see Valença do Minho on the way back to Porto. 

    Board a comfortable van or bus and embark on a journey to one of the most important pilgrimage destinations in the world, Santiago. See the Caminhos de Santiago (St. James Way) pilgrim trail and visit a magnificent 11th-centuty cathedral.

    Admire the architecture that was originally built in a Romanesque style, today the cathedral is an amalgam of harmonious influences. Have the opportunity to attend mass and enjoy free time to go for a stroll in the UNESCO World Heritage city center.

    Begin the drive back to Porto, stopping at Valença do Minho, a historical village in the north of Portugal, located right on the border between Portugal and Spain. Valença was important during the middle ages and it was part of "Caminhos de Santiago". 

    See how the city is dominated by a fortress of two towers and a double wall before returning to your meeting point in Porto. 

    Includes
    • Guide
    • Monument fees included in the tour
    • Lunch
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off from hotels in Porto, if option selected
    • Tips and personal expenses
    Not suitable for
    • People with mobility impairments
    Covid-19 precautions
    Safety measures in place
    • All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
    • The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
    Traveler requirements
    • You are required to bring and wear a mask

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    Meeting point

    Pickup from Rua Mouzinho da Silveira, 350, Porto, at Living Tours/Tourist Service - next to São Bento train station, Porto.

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    Important information

    What to bring

    • Comfortable shoes
    • Comfortable clothes

    Not allowed

    • Pets
    • Oversize luggage
    • Luggage or large bags

    Know before you go

    • Usually tours run in one language but there are cases where one extra language or more can be used
    • The group size will be from 8 to 27 people
    • This tour requires a minimum of 4 people to operate. If the minimum is not met, customers will be asked to reschedule or cancel for a full refund
    • The tour duration is an estimation, subject to local traffic and visit schedules
    • If pickup selected it is from central Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia hotels
    • For private accommodation and hotels in other areas, customers must go to the meeting point
    • Bookings must be confirmed at least 48 hours before the date of the service
    • Children from 4 to 12 years pay half price. Children aged 0 to 3 are free of charge
    • The services included in the tour are subject to third party availability and may change without notice
    • The cathedral of Santiago is currently undergoing interior and exterior renovations. Some areas of the cathedral cannot be visited
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.7 /5

    based on 176 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      4.8/5
    • Transportation
      4.8/5
    • Value for money
      4.4/5
    • Safety
      4.7/5

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    A long day but a fantastic, amazing day tour with Daniel at the helm. His commentary, interest in assisting us any way possible and driving ability were all exemplary. Liked every aspect of the tour and enabled me to accomplish a long held desire to see the cathedral at Santiago de Compostela. Very much enjoyed my exploring around this ancient, interesting town. The added stops were well worth the visit too. Marvellous day out. Highly recommended.

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    June 30, 2022

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    As a person who has English difficulty, I thought it might be a rather unstable choice. I participated in the tour because I had a dream of going on a pilgrimage to Santiago and I really wanted to visit Valença. A private tour involving a woman from Poland and only two people was as pleasant and good as it could be. Most of all, the guide, Daniel & Joana's careful consideration and wit, even in a moving car, It was enough to make everyone happy during lunch. From the stories and history of Portuguese culture and life... Unlike what I was worried about before I left, Daniel's accurate pronunciation and the speed of words that were considerate of me were perfect. Above all, I could feel Daniel's sincere consideration for me, so I could immerse myself in the tour. Just in case you're alone... not good at English... If you're worried or hesitant, Please participate without hesitation. From the expressions of pilgrims arriving at Santiago de Compostela, You feel passion and fulfillment.

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    June 24, 2022

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    It was great to be on the road as a small group (6 people in total). Antonio, our guide provided us with interesting details during the drive. Lunch at a local restaurant was also good and plentiful. There was enough time to soak up the atmosphere of this very special place.

    April 2, 2022

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