--- title: Santiago de Compostela and Valença do Minho Full Day Private Tour lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/porto/tours/santiago-de-compostela-and-valen-a-do-minho-full-day-private-tour/ type: tour city: Porto country: Portugal price: 410 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.9 reviews: 59 duration_minutes: 600 languages: [pt, en, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Private day tour? rank_in_category: 2 of 3 (Santiago de Compostela) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/porto/tours/santiago-de-compostela-and-valen-a-do-minho-full-day-private-tour/ --- # Santiago de Compostela and Valença do Minho Full Day Private Tour **Guidekin's take:** A private day across the border to Santiago de Compostela with free time in the old town, then a guided walk through the walls of Valença on the way back, with hotel pickup and lunch included. Cancellations inside two days are charged in full. 4.9 from 59 reviews at €410 per person for 10h. **Private day tour?:** Choose the private Santiago and Valença day with a guide, lunch and hotel pickup at €410 per person, minimum two people. Trade-off: Minimum two people. (last checked September 14, 2026) In our comparison: #2 of 3 in Santiago de Compostela, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview On this 8 hours tour we offer you the opportunity to visit Santiago de Compostela, one of the most important places for pilgrimage in the world and Valença do Minho, a historical village with its famous Great Wall. Enjoy some free time in Santiago de Compostela to explore de Historical center and visit its impressive Cathedral. Lunch is also included so that you may appreciate the local gastronomy and before returning to Porto, stop in Valença do Minho for a guided tour through the old town. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 150 pickup points - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 08:00: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 150 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €410 per person - Duration: 10h - Rating: 4.9/5 from 59 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Living Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish - Start times: 08:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.9 from 59 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 59 of 59. - 5 stars: 53 (90%) - 4 stars: 6 (10%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides' knowledge and organisation; some would prefer more time to explore Santiago or Valença. **Praised:** - Knowledgeable, approachable guides who explain history and welcome questions - Punctual departures, clear meeting instructions and organised stops - Professional driving and attentive help throughout the journey - Visits to Santiago's cathedral and Valença's fortified town **Complaints:** - Some want more time to explore Santiago or Valença, while others find enough time to look around Written by Guidekin from the 38 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2022-07-31 to 2026-09-27); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - Porto City Walking Tour (available from the day after your experience) - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Professional guide - Driver/guide - Lunch (vegetarian and gluten-free preferences upon prior notice) ## Not included - Food and drinks, unless specified - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Porto** (pass by, no stop) - Early in the Morning your guide will pick you from your accommodation on a confortable vehicle and will drive you up north, crossing the boarder and entering Spain on the way to Santiago de Compostela. During this journey, the guide will give you insights and information... 2. **Santiago de Compostela** (2h) - Arriving to Santiago 2h30m after leaving Porto, the guide will show you the historical center of Santiago and take you to the entrance of Santiago Cathedral. Then you will have free time to visit the inside of the cathedral on your own and to attend to a mass or check the... 3. **Santiago de Compostela. Casco Historico** (1h) - On the historical centre of Santiago, on a traditional tapas restaurant a full gastronomic experience will be served! Including multiple Spanish tapas and drinks you will be able to try some of the local special dishes. 4. **Valenca** (1h) - On the way to Portugal, before the return to Porto, we will do one stop at the boarder, at Valença do Minho. An historical village in Portugal, famous by its fortness "Vauban" style! It has many local shops where you will be able to check and buy some local art and crafts. 5. **Porto** (pass by, no stop) - Around 6PM, your guide will leave you at your accommodation or any desire location in Porto city. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00 - 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. Pickup points listed by the operator: 150 ## Good to know - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - We pick up from any hotel in Porto or Gaia city center. In alternative, we can collect you from the Tourist Service/Living Tours located at Rua Mouzinho da Silveira, 350, Porto - next to Porto - São Bento train station.Reservation is mandatory and requires na emai request/confirmation. Bookings must be confirmed at least 48 hours befor the date of the servisse. Cancellations within 48 hours or less will be fully charged. - Vegetarian and gluten-free meals are available if requested before the tour. Inform us before the tour starts. - Tour services (wine estates, restaurants, etc.) depend on 3rd party availability and may include other groups. - 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 ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €820 | €410 | | 4 | €908 | €227 | | 6 | €954 | €159 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Santiago de Compostela start at €79 per person. ## Compared with other Santiago de Compostela | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #2 of 3** | €410 | 10h | 4.9 (59) | private | | [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 | | [Day Trip from Porto to Santiago de Compostela and Valença](/portugal/porto/tours/day-trip-from-porto-to-santiago-de-compostela-and-valen-a/?format=md) | €79 | 10h | 4.79 (1132) | shared | Ranked #2 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. 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