Day Trips from Vigo to Santiago de Compostela

Knowing how to make the most out of your time in a new city while on a cruise can be difficult. On this full-day shore excursion—exclusively for cruise travelers—get picked up from the Port of Vigo and transported to Santiago for a guided walking tour where you also enjoy free time to explore the city and guided skip-the-line access to Cathedral De Santiago de Compostela.

Begin your day with a convenient pickup from the cruise port in Vigo. Meet your English-speaking guide and travel to Santiago de Compostela in an air-conditioned vehicle. Upon arrival, embark on a guided walking tour of the city’s highlights, including the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. Skip the line and explore the cathedral’s interior with your guide. After the tour, enjoy some free time to explore the city at your leisure. Stroll through the charming streets, visit local shops, or relax at a café. Finally, relax on the journey back to the port in Vigo, where your tour ends.

Traveling the 52 miles (85 kilometers) from Santiago to Cape Finisterre, visitors encounter the rugged, natural beauty of the northern Spanish coast. You can choose to rent a car and drive, but then you can't relax and experience the scenery. On this half-day tour, sit back, and let someone else take care of driving. See the coast's stunning vistas, and visit towns including Ponte Maceira and Muxia, and take in the sunset at Cape Finisterre.

The Private Tour of Vigo and Baiona is a 10-hour excursion that takes you to some of the most interesting and beautiful sites in Galicia, Spain. Vigo: The tour will start in Vigo, where the clients will have the opportunity to explore the city's historic center and discover its rich culture and history. The tour will include a visit to the Museum of the Sea, which showcases the city's maritime heritage, and a stroll through the old quarter, with its charming narrow streets and traditional architecture. Baiona: After lunch, the tour will continue to the town of Baiona, where clients will visit Monterreal Castle, a fortress built in the 16th century to defend against pirates and invaders. The castle now houses a parador hotel, a restaurant, and a cultural center, and offers stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean. Finally, you'll end the tour with a visit to the scenic promontory of Cape Silleiro. This private tour is a great way to experience the rich culture and history of Galicia.

Experience the historic city of Santiago de Compostela on this custom-crafted private excursion. After a convenient hotel or port pickup in Vigo, choose an itinerary that suits your interests and visit sites like Plaza del Obradoiro, Palacio de Raxoi, and Catedral de Santiago de Compostela. Admire its architecture and learn about the history of Santiago’s UNESCO-designated old town from an informative local guide.