Freetour Santiago de Compostela

The visit starts at the very end of the seven Caminos, the Obradoiro Square, where we will present you the introduction of tour and of the city. The foundation of Santiago in the Middle ages, the finding of Saint James mausoleum and the later development through the centuries that has made Santiago de Compostela on of the most important pilgrimages places for worldwide Catholic religion. 

From the starting point at the Obradoiro Square we will continue the walk through the most famous squares of Santiago (Inmaculada, Quintana, Platerías, Fonseca) in direction to the Alameda Park, to later head to the History Faculty and the Local Market.

How Saint James came to Compostela? Who was the first pilgrim of the Camino? What is the purpose of the Botafumeiro? What is a castro?

These and many other questions and funny stories about Santiago de Compostela and Galicia will be answered during the visit at the same time that we will see the time trace in the stoned streets of the city. At the end of the visit we will give you all the gastronomic and leisure recommendations that you may need in Santiago and surroundings. And you are free to pay as much as you want.