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Santiago de Compostela and Valença do Minho Full Day Private Tour

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Porto, Portugal
  • 10 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Santiago de Compostela and its religious and pilgrimage sights lie north of Portugal near Spain’s northwestern coast. With this tour, save roughly four hours spent reaching the city on public transportation from Porto, and have some free time in the historical center. That leaves enough time for a traditional tapas lunch and a visit to Valença do Minho.
  • A full-day private tour of Santiago de Compostela from Porto
  • Traditional tapas lunch in Santiago’s historic center
  • Shop for local arts and crafts at Valença do Minho
  • Hassle-free round trip transportation from anywhere in Porto

What's Included

  • Lunch
    Lunch (vegetarian and gluten-free preferences upon prior notice)
  • Driver/guide
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Porto City Walking Tour (available from the day after your experience)
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We pick up from any hotel in Porto City center. In alternative, we can collect you from the Tourist Service/Living Tours located at Rua Mouzinho da Silveira, 352, Porto - next to Porto - São Bento train station.

Start time
.8:00 am

Itinerary

Porto (Pass By)

1

Santiago de Compostela

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

2

Santiago de Compostela. Casco Historico

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

3

Valenca

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Porto (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Infant seats available
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • We pick up from any hotel in Porto or Gaia city center. In alternative, we can collect you from the Tourist Service/Living Tours located at Rua Mouzinho da Silveira, 350, Porto - next to Porto - São Bento train station.Reservation is mandatory and requires na emai request/confirmation. Bookings must be confirmed at least 48 hours befor the date of the servisse. Cancellations within 48 hours or less will be fully charged.
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free meals are available if requested before the tour. Inform us before the tour starts.
  • Tour services (wine estates, restaurants, etc.) depend on 3rd party availability and may include other groups.
  • Discover Porto in a unique way with a Free Walking Tour with Living Tours, available to all customers who book this activity. Our Free Walking Tour is available on a daily basis, in English and Spanish, at 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. departing from Living Tours Agency located in Rua Mouzinho da Silveira 352, 4050-418 Porto
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9
based on 58 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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Andrea_S, Sep 2025
What a fabulous day! Our fuide, Miguel, was phenomenal. A wealth of knowledge of some much and very approachable. Spain's landscape was beautiful and the city of Santiago was so unique. Food was amazing!!! Valencia was lovely. Best day. Don't miss as it is so worth the time.

Simplely incredible

Patrick_G, Mar 2025
One of the hardest things about traveling with young kids is keeping them involved. Nuno did a great job making it fun and entertaining for everyone. Would definitely recommend this trip. Santiago is truely one of those once in a lifetime places.

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Good afternoon from Living Tours, We appreciate your feedback! We are very pleased to know that you enjoyed your experience with us. Thank you for choosing Living Tours, and we hope to welcome you back soon! Best regards, Living Tours Team

Great experience!!

Linda_C, May 2024
Daniel was an amazing guide and driver!!! We enjoyed our day with him and his wonderful insight on all the sights. Personable, knowledgeable and engaging😊 Although it was a long car trip it flew by and we were sad to see it end!!

Don’t hesitate to book this tour!

sheila_b, Nov 2023
Alexandre is a fabulous host! He brought the history of Portugal, Galicia, and Santiago De Compostela alive in a compelling and enthusiastic manner. He anticipated our every need and was thoughtful, courteous, humorous, and friendly. It was a memory making trip and we are grateful to him!

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Greetings from Living Tours, Dear Sheila, We appreciate your opinion concerning your Santiago de Compostela Tour. It is wonderful for us to hear that you enjoyed your experience with the very good company of our guide Alexandre. Thank you for recommending us. Kind regards, Living Tours Team
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