Private Tour to Santiago de Compostela & Valença with Lunch

10 hours

Easy

Discover Santiago de Compostela and Valença do Minho on a private full-day tour. Visit Santiago’s Cathedral, attend the Pilgrims’ Mass (optional), enjoy a tapas lunch, and explore the impressive fortress of Valença.

Embark on an unforgettable journey across Portugal and Spain on a private full-day tour.

The day begins with a drive from Porto across the border to Santiago de Compostela, one of the world’s greatest pilgrimage sites and a UNESCO World Heritage city. Visit the majestic Cathedral of Santiago, home to the tomb of the Apostle Saint James, and enjoy free time to attend the traditional Pilgrims’ Mass (optional) or witness the impressive Botafumeiro censer.

Savor a traditional tapas lunch in the historic center, tasting the authentic flavors of Galicia.

On the way back to Portugal, stop in Valença do Minho, a fortified town renowned for its stunning military fortress, a masterpiece of Portuguese defensive architecture.

This tour combines spirituality, culture, and gastronomy in a private and comfortable experience.

What's included?
    • Private transportation in a minivan
    • Professional driver
    • Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Porto
    • Guided visit to Santiago de Compostela and Valença
    • Tapas lunch (with drinks)
    • Passenger insurance
    Exclusions
      • Other meals, drinks, or desserts
      • Entry to monuments not mentioned
      • Personal expenses
      • Gratuities (optional)
      Please note
        • Approximate duration: 10 hours
        • Departure at 8:00 AM from Porto, return around 6:00 PM
        • Languages available: Portuguese, English, Spanish
        • Flexible itinerary, subject to local conditions
        What to bring
          • Comfortable walking shoes recommended