Join us and get amazed by the beauty and value of one of the most representative monuments in Santiago, full of history, culture and art.

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Description

The Hostal de los Reyes Católicos Tour invites you to explore the Parador of Santiago de Compostela, one of the most important jewels in the city, together with the impressive Cathedral. Our English speaking guide will take you to the inside and will unfold the best-kept secrets.

Our journey starts in Plaza del Obradoiro, in front of the Parador. This building, currently known as Hostal de los Reyes Católicos, was created as a hospital for pilgrims, what says the Latin inscription on the upper frieze of the façade, and it is still preserved in good conditions.

We can also admire the sculptures of Adan, Saint Catherine, St John the Baptist, Eva, Santa Lucia and Maria Magdalena along its Plateresque gothic façade, and the roman arch where we can admire the figures of the twelve apostles. In addition, two huge emblems flank the wall, where the arms of the Kingdom of Castile and the cross in a circle represent the symbol of the Hospital.

Once inside, we will the Royal Chapel, where the daily mass used to take place when it was a hospital. Outside, we will go through the Apostles Courtyards: San Juan, San Marcos, San Lucas and San Mateo. We will also explore the royal halls, the cloisters, the rooms where the patients were attended and we will contemplate the splendid ribbed vault.

The Hostal de los Reyes Católicos Tour is an excellent opportunity to take a walk through the history of the Galician capital and witness the beauty of the Plateresque style in Spain.

Featured places

  • Plaza del Obradoiro
  • Facade of the Hostal de los Reyes Católicos
  • Royal Chapel
  • Apostles Courtyards
  • Royal Halls
  • Cloisters
  • Old Hospital rooms
  • And much more!

Details

Duration

1 hour 30 minutes

Language

English speaking guide

Rates

Adults: € 12

Children (0-5): Free

Time

4:00 PM

Availability

(March-October): From Monday to Friday

Included

The best English Speaking guides of Santiago de Compostela
Hostel of the Catrholic Monarchs Ticket

Excluded

Food and drinks
Transportation (walking tour)

Meeting point

Plaza del Obradoiro.

Conditions

How to book?

Limited availability. Book as soon as possible to guarantee availability. Choose date and fill in the required fields. Secure and protected payment. You will immediately receive your booking confirmation.

When to book?

We accept reservations up to 8 hours prior to the beginning of the activity.

Do the tours run despite bad weather conditions and public holidays?

Affirmative! Otherwise we will contact you in advance to inform you about it.

Can I modify or cancel my booking?
If you modify or cancel your booking at least 24 hours in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.

Our promises

Best price guaranteed
Quick and easy reservation
Multilingual Customer Service
Secure payment

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