On this private tour you will discover the enormous religious symbolism that Santiago de Compostela reveals to have. Especially for all pilgrims full of faith and Catholic devotion who use the well-known Camino de Santiago – with seven historic routes – and who come from various different cultural points in Europe.
And on this private tour you will be able to discover one of these famous Camino de Santiago routes. You will also visit Valença do Minho , a Portuguese city that borders Spain , and its iconic Fortress.
- Visit Santiago de Compostela in Spain, one of the world's greatest places of pilgrimage, and the Portuguese fortified city of Valença do Minho.
- Explore the city centre and historical monuments such as the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.
- Do enjoy a delicious typical lunch of Spanish gastronomy.
- Discover Valença through its famous landmark that protected the Portuguese territory, the Fortress of Valença do Minho.
We will start this exciting day by meeting you at your hotel or accommodation in Porto. Your guide will be at the scheduled time in a comfortable, air-conditioned minibus to take you on a magical full-day private tour of Santiago de Compostela.
We will cross the border between Portugal and Spain towards the historical centre of Santiago de Compostela to admire its ancient streets - these streets reveal monasteries, palaces, squares and other typical constructions of the city along the way.
The highlight of your visit will be the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela - declared an Historic-artistic Monument in 1986. The cathedral in Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque architectural style was built in granite masonry with a Latin cross plan. Millions of visitors and pilgrims visit this world pilgrimage centre every year. You will also have free time to stroll around the city and get to know its streets, sites and other monuments of interest.
You will taste a delicious traditional Spanish lunch. You will be able to take the opportunity to relax a little or exchange views with your group about your magnificent excursion. And after lunch you can enjoy your free time to gaze at the city and its details more calmly and according to your tastes and preferences.
We will proceed back to the border between Spain and Portugal, where we will visit the last point of the Portuguese Way of St. James after entering Portugal, and that is a tourist landmark referring to the bulwarked military architecture of the Valença area – The 17th century Fortress of Valença do Minho. Construction that is considered one of the largest pentagonal fortresses in Portugal.
Valença not only proves to be one of the oldest Portuguese settlements, but also a fortified medieval town at the very time when Portugal was fighting for its independence against Spanish attacks. You will also find a statue of the first Portuguese saint - São Teotónio - who was an advisor to King Afonso Henriques. Through this military fortification and its expert guide, learn more about the history and battles of both countries.
We will return comfortably and safely to our lodgings in Oporto, accompanied by our guide, thus reaching the end of this magnificent journey.
- All services comply with our Sustainability Code. In addition, this activity:
- The use of printed material is avoided. No documentation printing is required.
- No single-use plastics are used.
- The activity promotes local production.
- It fosters local job creation.
- It has a gender equality policy.
- The activity helps vulnerable groups, learn more about our social cause LivingTourians with 1x1 Cause.
- The order of the visits may vary depending on the availability of access times.
- Guided tours and explanations by our drivers are not allowed in the historic center of Santiago and the Cathedral. By legal imposition, only accredited guides of the region are allowed to give explanations in Santiago, so our driver will give all explanations on the trip and upon arrival in Santiago will give free time for religious celebrations or for you to explore the small historic center of the city.
Frequently asked questions
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To book this activity, choose the desired date and complete the form. Confirmation is immediate.
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This activity does not require a minimum number of participants.
- Pick up at your hotel in hotels and accommodation units in the center of Porto and Vila nova de Gaia.
- You can also be picked up at a private address other than hotels in the center of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia (the cities of Matosinhos are outside the search limits).
- Please contact us with the name of your hotel/address if you cannot enter it during the checkout step.
