What to do in Galicia

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A bustling street with historic buildings, a prominent tower, and outdoor cafes.
An ornate church interior with high vaulted ceilings, intricate gold decorations, and a large altar.
A park with a pond, swans, ducks, and a variety of trees.
A statue in a park with a paved path and benches.
A garden with a gravel path, neatly trimmed hedges, and a variety of flowering plants.

Activities

visit the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral in Spain

Santiago de Compostela & Valença do Minho Full-Day Tour

NZ$160
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Santiago de Compostela & Valença do Minho Full-Day Tour
Vigo Santiago de Compostela Shore Excursion with Guide

Vigo Santiago de Compostela Shore Excursion with Guide

NZ$112
per adult
Vigo Santiago de Compostela Shore Excursion with Guide
EN Small Group Historic POR Coruña Walking Tour

Small Group Historic Walking Tour of A Coruña

NZ$51
per adult
Small Group Historic Walking Tour of A Coruña
From Santiago: Rías Baixas Tour +mussel cruise and cellar

From Santiago: Rías Baixas Tour +mussel cruise and cellar

NZ$92
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
From Santiago: Rías Baixas Tour +mussel cruise and cellar
Santiago de Compostela: Cheese and Wine Tasting Experience

Santiago de Compostela: Cheese and Wine Tasting Experience

NZ$59
per adult
Santiago de Compostela: Cheese and Wine Tasting Experience
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Tour Cathedral of Santiago with Portico de la Gloria

NZ$68
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tour Cathedral of Santiago with Portico de la Gloria
La Coruna Santiago de Compostela Shore Excursion

La Coruna Santiago de Compostela Shore Excursion

NZ$98
per adult
La Coruna Santiago de Compostela Shore Excursion
Santiago de Compostela: Cheese and Wine Tasting Experience

Santiago de Compostela: Cheese and Wine Tasting Experience

NZ$59
per adult
Santiago de Compostela: Cheese and Wine Tasting Experience
Excursion to Playa de las Catedrals, Ribadeo and Tapia de Casariego

Excursion to Playa de las Catedrals, Ribadeo and Tapia de Casariego

NZ$76
per adult
Excursion to Playa de las Catedrals, Ribadeo and Tapia de Casariego
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Day Trip from Porto to Santiago de Compostela and Valença

Day Trip from Porto to Santiago de Compostela and Valença

Activity duration is 10 hours
9.2 out of 10 with 257 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$164 per adult
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9 days Camino De Santiago Private Tour Route From Oporto

9 days Camino De Santiago Private Tour Route From Oporto

Activity duration is 9 days
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$3,581 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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From Santiago: Rías Baixas Tour +mussel cruise and cellar

From Santiago: Rías Baixas Tour +mussel cruise and cellar

Activity duration is 9 hours and 30 minutes
9.0 out of 10 with 67 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$94 per adult
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Water activities

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Rías Baixas: Guided Day Tour from Santiago with Boat Ride

Rías Baixas: Guided Day Tour from Santiago with Boat Ride

Activity duration is 9 hours
8.6 out of 10 with 4 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$120 per adult
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Spa & wellness

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From Santiago: Cape Finisterre, Muxía & Fisterra Town Tour

From Santiago: Cape Finisterre, Muxía & Fisterra Town Tour

Activity duration is 6 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$78 per adult
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What to do in Galicia

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A historic square with a prominent cathedral featuring a tall bell tower and intricate architecture.

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral

9.6/10 (1,231 reviews)
An important site of pilgrimage, this historic cathedral is considered to be one of Spain’s most extraordinary examples of Romanesque architecture.
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A historic square with a large ornate building, cobblestone pavement, and people walking.

Santiago de Compostela Historic Centre

Santiago de Compostela Historic Centre is known for its stunning cathedral, and you can see some sights area like Plaza de la Quintana and Franco Street.

A historic cathedral with intricate architecture, including multiple bell towers and statues.

Santiago de Compostela City Centre

Santiago de Compostela City Centre is known for its stunning cathedral, and with sights like Galicia Plaza and Franco Street, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Santiago de Compostela.

A coastal city with a marina, historic buildings, and a lighthouse.

La Coruna Old Town

Unique features of La Coruna Old Town include the seaside views and waterfront views. Make a stop by Maria Pita House Museum or Emilia Pardo Bazan House Museum while you're exploring the area.

An aerial view of a city with a river, bridges, and a mountainous backdrop.

Pontevedra Old Town

Pontevedra Old Town is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Pontevedra Town Hall and Praza de la Pelegrina.

A stone bridge over a river, surrounded by houses and greenery.

Santiago de Vigo

If you're spending some time in Santiago de Vigo, Centro Principe and Príncipe Street are top sights worth seeing.

 

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Day trip destinations from Galicia

A historic building with ornate architecture, including domed towers and a central clock tower.

A Coruña

A park with a large tree and a bench. In the background, there is a historic building with multiple towers.

Santiago de Compostela

A coastal city with a harbor, ships, and a mountainous backdrop.

Vigo

A coastal landscape with clear turquoise waters, sandy beaches, and rocky outcrops.

Lugo

A cityscape with dense urban buildings, a prominent church, and a mountainous backdrop.

Ourense

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky cliffs, and clear turquoise waters.

Pontevedra

A coastal town with a harbor filled with boats, surrounded by hills and residential buildings with red-tiled roofs.

Marin

A stone bridge over a calm river reflecting trees and buildings.

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