--- title: Day Trip from Porto to Santiago de Compostela and Valença lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/porto/tours/day-trip-from-porto-to-santiago-de-compostela-and-valen-a/ type: tour city: Porto country: Portugal price: 79 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.79 reviews: 1132 duration_minutes: 600 languages: [pt, en, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: On a budget? rank_in_category: 3 of 3 (Santiago de Compostela) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/tours/day-trip-from-porto-to-santiago-de-compostela-and-valen-a/ --- # Day Trip from Porto to Santiago de Compostela and Valença **Guidekin's take:** A minibus day across the border to Santiago de Compostela with free time in the pilgrim city and a guided stop at the Valença fortress on the way back, with a Porto walking tour voucher thrown in. Lunch and hotel pickup are not included. 4.79 from 1132 reviews at €79 per person. **On a budget?:** 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. Trade-off: Lunch is not included. (last checked September 14, 2026) In our comparison: #3 of 3 in Santiago de Compostela, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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. 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meeting Point: Calçada da Vandoma, - Starts 07:30: one departure a day - Food not included: Lunch is not included - Children from €40: ages 4 to 12 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €79 per person - Duration: 10h - Rating: 4.79/5 from 1132 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Living Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish - Start times: 07:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.79 from 1132 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1068 of 1132. - 5 stars: 996 (88%) - 4 stars: 72 (6%) - 3 stars: 37 (3%) - 2 stars: 20 (2%) - 1 star: 7 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides and comfortable travel; cathedral queues can leave too little time to explore Santiago. **Praised:** - Engaging guides explaining regional history and the pilgrimage to Santiago - Comfortable transport and careful, reassuring driving - Clear meeting instructions and well organised stops - Free time to explore the cathedral and old town independently **Complaints:** - Some find the free time ample, while others feel rushed in Santiago when cathedral queues are long Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-05-08 to 2026-10-03); last checked 2026-10-04. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | English Meeting-point | €79 / person | English | Lunch is not included | | Portuguese Meeting-point | €79 / person | Portuguese | Lunch not included | | Spanish Meeting-point | €79 / person | Spanish | lunch not included | | French Meeting-point | €79 / person | French | lunch not included | ## What's included - Tour Expert escorting the group all day - Porto City Walking Tour (available from the day after your experience) - Transportation in a comfortable minibus - Free time in Santiago de Compostela - Guided Visit in Valença do Minho Fortness ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel pick-up and drop off - Lunch is not included ## Itinerary 1. **Porto** (pass by, no stop) - 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... 2. **Santiago de Compostela** (1h) - Once 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... 3. **Cathedral De Santiago de Compostela** (1h) - Once in Santiago, you guide will give you free time to explore this incredible site. You will be able to visit and explore the Cathedral! 4. **Santiago de Compostela. Casco Historico** (1h) - You'll have some free time for lunch, you can taste and drink some of the traditional food from Galicia! 5. **Valenca** (45m) - After 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... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Meeting Point: Calçada da Vandoma, Porto – just next to Porto Cathedral (Sé do Porto). Look out for our friendly staff dressed in red and clearly identified with Living Tours. They’ll be ready to check you in and introduce you to your guide for the tour. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ3ZRb8wxlJA0RYfwfRBlnhME Ends: Rua de Alexandre Herculano (next to Praça da Batalha) ## Good to know - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Usually our tours run in one language but there are cases of one extra language. - Tours run in small groups up to 27 passengers. - We support our communities. By taking a tour with us you are contributing to our cause: we offer a meal for the homeless and people in need. - Please kindly be aware that the overall duration of the activity could be influenced by traffic conditions. We highly advise against scheduling any additional activities or making other plans within the hour following the anticipated completion time. - Vegetarian and Gluten-free meal options are available if requested before the day of the booking. Make sure you inform us before the tour starts. - 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 ## Compared with other Santiago de Compostela | 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](/portugal/porto/tours/7-day-the-way-of-st-james-bike-tour-the-coast-path-camino-to-santiago-7571P15/?format=md) | €2489 | 8 days | 5.0 (48) | shared | | [Santiago de Compostela and Valença do Minho Full Day Private Tour](/portugal/porto/tours/santiago-de-compostela-and-valen-a-do-minho-full-day-private-tour/?format=md) | €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. 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