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Things to do in Santiago de Compostela

A day for the old town and cathedral, another for the coast.

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Things to do in Santiago de Compostela

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Three things to book early

  1. The cathedral roofs. They go in groups at set times, on sale up to 60 days ahead. If they're full, there are free Pórtico invitations from 16:00 to 17:30.
  2. The Cíes Islands in season. Without Xunta de Galicia authorisation you won't board. It applies at Easter and from 15 May to 15 September.
  3. As Catedrais. The booking is free, but you need one at Easter and from 1 July to 30 September. Check if your excursion handles it.

How to split your time

One day covers the cathedral and the old town. The basilica needs no ticket and you can visit outside Mass times. Build the rest around the fixed times: roofs, Pórtico or the night visit.

Two days: use the second to get out. The classic trip is Finisterre and the Costa da Morte. Others go to the Ribeira Sacra by boat, As Catedrais with Lugo and Ribadeo, and the Cíes Islands by ferry.

On a cruise calling at A Coruña or Vigo, there are full-day excursions built for that stop.

Don't pay twice for the Museum

Any cathedral ticket already includes the permanent collection, the Gelmírez Palace and MuSar, which you can see that day or in the next seven.

Evenings offer a queimada show with a tasting, or tapas in the old town.

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Frequently asked questions

What can I see in Santiago de Compostela in one day?

The inside of the cathedral, the roofs or the Pórtico at a fixed time, and the old town. The basilica is free, and you can see it first or last thing.

Is Santiago Cathedral free?

The individual visit to the basilica is. The Museum, the Pórtico and the roofs are paid, and there are free invitations for the Pórtico from 16:00 to 17:30.

What day trips can I do from Santiago?

Finisterre and the Costa da Morte, As Catedrais beach with Lugo and Ribadeo, the Ribeira Sacra, or the Cíes Islands by ferry.

Do I need a permit for the Cíes Islands?

Yes. At Easter and from 15 May to 15 September you get it on the Xunta de Galicia website. The rest of the year it goes through the authorised ferry company.

Sources

Taken from official websites, quoted in their original language. Has something changed? Email us at hola@tickets.org.es.

  1. visitas.catedraldesantiago.es/preguntas-frecuentes — La visita individual al interior de la basílica es libre y gratuita, por lo tanto, no necesita ticket de acceso.
  2. visitas.catedraldesantiago.es/visitas-gratuitas-portico-de-la-gloria — De lunes a domingo: 16:00h- 17:30 h.
  3. visitas.catedraldesantiago.es/preguntas-frecuentes — Las entradas pueden ser adquiridas con un máximo de 60 días de antelación.
  4. autorizacionillasatlanticas.xunta.gal — Lembre obter aquí a autorización de visita na tempada de Semana Santa (27 de marzo ao 5 de abril) e dende o 15 de maio ata o 15 de setembro.
  5. ascatedrais.xunta.gal — As autorizacións de entrada e as visitas guiadas son gratuítas
  6. ascatedrais.xunta.gal — RESERVA UNICAMENTE NECESARIA EN Semana Santa e do 1 de Xullo ao 30 de Setembro

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