Lunch and hotel pickup are not included. 4.79 from 1,132 reviews at €79 per person.
Best for: Choose the shared day trip for an escort, a guided Valença fortress visit and Santiago free time: 10h at €79 per person, without hotel pickup or lunch. Santiago de Compostela comparison
Trade-off: Lunch is not included.
In our comparison: #3 of 3 in Santiago de Compostela, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
4 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator.
| Option | What the operator says | From, per adult |
|---|---|---|
| English Meeting-pointThe page priceEnglish | Lunch is not included | €79 |
| Portuguese Meeting-pointPortuguese | Lunch not included | €79 |
| Spanish Meeting-pointSpanish | lunch not included | €79 |
| French Meeting-pointFrench | lunch not included | €79 |
Children from €40 (ages 4 to 12). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.
94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 1,068 of 1,132
Star breakdown of all 1,132 ratings
Reviewers praise the guides and comfortable travel; cathedral queues can leave too little time to explore Santiago.
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (8 May 2026 to 3 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
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Your expert guide will collect you from your hotel/accommodation or meeting point and will drive you to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. On your way to Santiago, the guide will give you insights regarding the Portuguese history, development and cultural facts of portuguese heritage. Crossing the border and entering in Spain, insights regarding the pilgrimage and the story and facts of Santiago will be given.
Pass by, no stopOnce in Spain, you will arrive to our main destination. Santiago de Compostela, is one of the most magical cities in Galicia, Spain. Santiago concentrates in itself, culture, religion, people, academic life and tourism. And, because of its beauty, the city won the title of World Heritage. Its famous pilgrimage way, known as the “Caminho de Santiago” (St. James way) won also the title of World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Visit this amazing City, exploring the one of the most important pilgrim sites in Europe. You will have free time to explore on your own the historical city center of Santiago and its famous Cathedral.
1hOnce in Santiago, you guide will give you free time to explore this incredible site. You will be able to visit and explore the Cathedral!
1hYou'll have some free time for lunch, you can taste and drink some of the traditional food from Galicia!
1h · Admission not includedAfter lunch it's time to return to Portugal, to your next stop: Valença do Minho! Standing on the border with Spain and overlooking the River Minho, Valença is surrounded by walls and displays all the characteristic features of a town that was fortified in the seventeenth century in the style of the French military architect, Vauban. Its first name was "Contrasta", which referred to a village standing opposite another one and was clearly a reference to its position directly across the River Minho from the Galician town of Tui. Today, it is a city with a flourishing trade, in which some of the most popularly sought after items are the pieces produced by the local craftsmen.
45 minSantiago de Compostela, is one of the most magical cities in Galicia, Spain. Santiago concentrates in itself, culture, religion, people, academic life and tourism. And, because of its beauty, the city won the title of World Heritage. Its famous pilgrimage way, known as the “Caminho de Santiago” (St. James way) won also the title of World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Visit this amazing City, exploring the one of the most important pilgrim sites in Europe. On the return, stop and visit also Valença do Minho which has an amazing fortress in Vauben style.
Discover these two beautiful cities of southern Europe on a full-day sightseeing tour from Porto.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #3 of 3 | €79 | 10h | 4.79 (1132) | shared |
| 7-Day The Way of St James Bike Tour- The Coast Path - Camino to Santiago | €2489 | 8 days | 5.0 (48) | shared |
| Santiago de Compostela and Valença do Minho Full Day Private Tour | €410 | 10h | 4.9 (59) | private |
Ranked #3 of 3 in Santiago de Compostela by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €79 to €2489, median €410; typical length 10h. 1 of 3 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 3 Santiago de Compostela