Pilgrim Spirit Place

The night visits to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela began on 10 August. These are guided tours for groups of up to a maximum of 25 people and are organised by the Santiago Cathedral Foundation.

These visits allow guided tours of the interior of the Cathedral at night, once it is closed to the public. The aim of this initiative is to showcase the results of all the restoration and conservation work that has been carried out in recent years, as well as the new lighting that has recently been installed.

Its success has been such that the number of visits has been increased from 2 to 3, given the high demand and the public’s interest. This decision was taken to make it active from 20 August, as there were no more tickets available until September. Thus, every night a total of 75 people will be able to visit the Portico, the tribune, the crypt, the main altar, the Relics and other areas of the Cathedral of Santiago, enjoying this special initiative.

Information and ticket purchase:

https://entradas.catedraldesantiago.es/es-ES/informacion-recinto/7/visita-nocturna

As reported by various media, thousands of tourists thronged the old town and exceeded the most optimistic expectations this weekend.

The cloudy weather helped those with coastal getaway plans to spend the weekend on the streets of Compostela.

Different languages were heard but the domestic visitor is still king and is driving the tourist season.

Source:

https://www.lavozdegalicia.es/noticia/santiago/santiago/2021/08/22/miles-turistas-abarrotan-casco-historico-pulverizan-expectativas-optimistas/0003_202108S22C5991.htm

Here are links to sources of information you should check if you are planning to visit Santiago de Compostela or Galicia, especially from abroad:

Health control process for travellers visiting Spain:

+ INFO: Spain Travel Health

Resolution of 4 June 2021 of the Directorate-General for Public Health on health checks to be carried out at points of entry into Spain

+ INFO: Provision 9352 BOE num. 134 de 2021

Measures and information that travellers visiting Galicia should be aware of.

+INFO: Turismo de Galicia

As many of you know, our project is home to several companies dedicated to creating experiences for visitors to the city through guided tours and excursions around the city of Santiago and Galicia.

If you are thinking about a getaway in Galicia or getting to know the city and its secrets better with the help of the best professionals, here are some of the options that our collaborators can offer you:

• Santiago de Compostela: guided tour of the cathedral and museum.
• Tour of the Templars in Santiago de Compostela.
• Secrets of Compostela Tour.
• Compostela through the centuries.
• Santiago de Compostela: essential private tour of the old town.
• From Santiago: tour to Finisterre, Muxía and Costa da Morte (1 day).
• From Santiago: Cape Finisterre and Costa da Morte tour (1 day).
• Kayaking in Ézaro Waterfall.
• From Santiago de Compostela: Lugo and Las Catedrales beach (1 day).
• Santiago: walking tour of the cathedral, the museum and the city.
• Santiago: tour of Muros, Ézaro, Finisterre and Muxía (1 day).
• Rías Baixas: boat trip, mussels, wine and winery (1 day).
• Private Albariño wine tour from Santiago de Compostela (1 day).
• Santiago de Compostela: Night Tour Land of Legends and Meigas (1 day).
• Santiago de Compostela: private guided tour.
• From Santiago de Compostela: tour of the Ribeira Sacra (1 day).
• Santiago: gastronomic tour by night.
• Tapas Tour Santiago de Compostela.
• Rías Baixas: guided tour from Santiago with cruise (1 day).
• Rías Baixas – Arousa Island, Combarro and Barco de Mejillones.
• Santiago de Compostela: Visit to the Hostal de los Reyes Católicos.
• From Santiago de Compostela: Guided tour of the Cíes Islands (1 day).
• Excursion to Playa de las Catedrales, Isla Pancha and Asturias.
• Ribeira Sacra from Santiago: with wine tasting and cruise (1 day).
• From Santiago de Compostela: exploration of coastal cliffs (1 day).
• From Santiago de Compostela: La Coruña and Betanzos (1 day).
• From Santiago de Compostela: day trip to Vigo and Baiona (1 day).
• Private tour: Santiago de Compostela and Viana do Castelo (9 hours).

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Guided tours – English