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Santiago de Compostela and Valença do Minho Full Day Private Tour

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Porto, Portugal
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On average, this is booked 22 (0) days in advance.

10 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
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French, Spanish, Portuguese
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Overview

On this 8 hours tour we offer you the opportunity to visit Santiago de Compostela, one of the most important places for pilgrimage in the world and Valença do Minho, a historical village with its famous Great Wall.

Enjoy some free time in Santiago de Compostela to explore de Historical center and visit its impressive Cathedral.

Lunch is also included so that you may appreciate the local gastronomy and before returning to Porto, stop in Valença do Minho for a guided tour through the old town.

What's Included

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

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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.

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Porto (pass by)

Early in the Morning your guide will pick you from your accommodation on a confortable vehicle and will drive you up north, crossing the boarder and entering Spain on the way to Santiago de Compostela. During this journey, the guide will give you insights and information regarding the North of Portugal, the Spanish region of Galicia, Santiago de Compostela, St.James and about the path of Saint James.
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Santiago de Compostela

Arriving to Santiago 2h30m after leaving Porto, the guide will show you the historical center of Santiago and take you to the entrance of Santiago Cathedral. Then you will have free time to visit the inside of the cathedral on your own and to attend to a mass or check the "Botafumeiro" celebration.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Santiago de Compostela. Casco Historico

On the historical centre of Santiago, on a traditional tapas restaurant a full gastronomic experience will be served! Including multiple Spanish tapas and drinks you will be able to try some of the local special dishes.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Valenca

On the way to Portugal, before the return to Porto, we will do one stop at the boarder, at Valença do Minho. An historical village in Portugal, famous by its fortness "Vauban" style! It has many local shops where you will be able to check and buy some local art and crafts.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Porto (pass by)

Around 6PM, your guide will leave you at your accommodation or any desire location in Porto city.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Santiago de Compostela and Valença do Minho Full Day Private Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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

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What's Included

Activity name

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

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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

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