Events in Galicia

Filter Events by Sub-Category

Please select a Date first.

Search for a company in Galicia

Santiago de Compostela Full-Day Tour From Porto

350 Reviews
Tours Culture & history Day trips Culinary & nightlife Reseller exclusions Things to do at Night Nature & adventure

Explore the Spanish villages of Santiago de Compostela and Valença do Minho on this day trip in an airconditioned vehicle from Porto. Enjoy a mouth-watering lunch with a drink along the way.

Highlights

  • Explore the old streets of the pilgrim city of Santiago de Compostela
  • Learn about the cult of St. James of the Greater Saracens
  • Attend the mass at Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
  • Visit the Historical center of Valença do Minho
  • Explore wall fortifications of Valença do Minho

Description

Discover 2 charming southern Europe on a full-day sightseeing tour from Porto. Cross the border into Spain to explore the pilgrim city of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia and stop to see Valença do Minho on the way back to Porto.  Board a comfortable van or bus and embark on a journey to one of the most important pilgrimage destinations in the world, Santiago. See the Caminhos de Santiago (St. James Way) pilgrim trail and visit a magnificent 11th-centuty cathedral. Admire the architecture that was originally built in a Romanesque style, today the cathedral is an amalgam of harmonious influences. Have the opportunity to attend mass and enjoy free time to go for a stroll in the UNESCO World Heritage city center. Begin the drive back to Porto, stopping at Valença do Minho, a historical village in the north of Portugal, located right on the border between Portugal and Spain. Valença was important during the middle ages and it was part of 'Caminhos de Santiago'.  See how the city is dominated by a fortress of two towers and a double wall before returning to your meeting point in Porto. 

Includes

Guide Transportation in a minibus Lunch (if option selected) Pickup and drop-off at hotels in Porto city center (if option selected) Visit to Valença Fortress 1 bottle of water per person

Important Information

  • Vegetarian and gluten-free meal options are available if requested before the day of the booking
  • Usually tours run in one language but there are cases where one extra language or more can be used
  • The group size will be from 8 to 29 people
  • This tour requires a minimum of 4 people to operate. If the minimum is not met, customers will be asked to reschedule or cancel for a full refund
  • The tour duration is an estimation, subject to local traffic and visit schedules
  • If pickup selected it is from central Porto Hotels
  • For private accommodation and hotels in other areas, customers must go to the meeting point
  • Bookings must be confirmed at least 48 hours before the date of the service
  • The services included in the tour are subject to third party availability and may change without notice
  • The cathedral of Santiago is currently undergoing interior and exterior renovations. Some areas of the cathedral cannot be visited

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Gallery

Book Now! Santiago de Compostela Full-Day Tour From Porto

My Lists

Create New Guide

OR

Mini Guides
Arrow

Login to create your guides for Galicia.

Add to My Guide

Create New Guide

Cancel

Cancel

Recommended Experiences in Galicia

500+ trusted car hire partners globally

Create & Share your own Guide to Galicia with friends and family!

Add your recommended places to visit by browsing the website and pressing the icon.

Create your own guide of favourite 'must see' places

Earn your Local Expert badge by Sharing your guides with others

Get your guide seen by submitting it to the Mini Guides section

Lists

We Are Part of the My Guide Network!

My Guide Galicia is part of the global My Guide Network of Online & Mobile travel guides.

We are now in 120+ Destinations and Growing. If you are interested in becoming a local travel partner and would like to find out more then click for more info about our Website Business Opportunity.

Nearby Destinations