What to do in Galicia

Activities, attractions and tours

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

Picture 2 for Activity Santiago Cathedral Guided Tour with Portico de la Gloria

Tour Cathedral of Santiago with Portico de la Gloria

NZ$69
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tour Cathedral of Santiago with Portico de la Gloria
Guided Tour Santiago Cathedral, Museum and Old City

Guided Tour Santiago Cathedral, Museum and Old City

NZ$46
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Guided Tour Santiago Cathedral, Museum and Old City
visit the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral in Spain

Santiago de Compostela & Valença do Minho Full-Day Tour

NZ$156
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$115
per adult
Vigo Santiago de Compostela Shore Excursion with Guide
Santiago: Cathedral & Museum Tour + Pórtico of Glory Option

Santiago: Cathedral & Museum Tour. Skip the line!

NZ$49
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Santiago: Cathedral & Museum Tour. Skip the line!
Santiago de Compostela: Cathedral, Museum, and Old Town Tour

Santiago de Compostela: Cathedral, Museum, and Old Town Tour

NZ$57
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santiago de Compostela: Cathedral, Museum, and Old Town Tour
Picture 4 for Activity Tour Cathedral of Santiago with roofs & Portico de la Gloria

Tour Cathedral of Santiago with Portico, Roofs, and Museum

NZ$97
per adult
Tour Cathedral of Santiago with Portico, Roofs, and Museum
Small Group Historic Walking Tour of A Coruña

Small Group Historic Walking Tour of A Coruña

NZ$51
per adult
Small Group Historic Walking Tour of A Coruña
Picture 5 for Activity Old town walking tour with an Official Guide

Old town walking tour with an official guide

NZ$19
per adult
Old town walking tour with an official guide
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A historic square with a prominent cathedral featuring a tall bell tower and intricate architecture.

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral

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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 cathedral with intricate architecture and a tall bell tower against a clear blue sky.

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.
Photo by Graeme Churchard from Bristol (51.4414, -2.5242), UK
Open Photo by Graeme Churchard from Bristol (51.4414, -2.5242), UK

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.

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 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 Ciudad Vieja or Maria Pita House Museum while you're exploring the area.

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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