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Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela Audio Guide

New2 hFree cancellationBy Tourific
Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela Audio Guide

About this activity

The most sacred object in this cathedral went missing for generations, hidden from raiders and then simply forgotten, lost beneath its own high altar until a search in the 1800s finally turned up the bones. This self-guided audio walking tour of Santiago de Compostela Cathedral is built around that grave and the thousand-year road that leads to it.

Trace the whole story in stone. A censer the size of a person swinging over the crowd, a doorway of elders frozen mid tune, a woman with a skull in her lap, and the stair pilgrims still climb to embrace the apostle himself.

Explore at your own pace, offline, in your own language, stopping wherever a carving holds you.

Over 25,000 travelers have used our self-guided tours, and this one comes with a full refund guarantee. Ideal for independent travelers who would rather read the cathedral than rush through it.

What's included

  • ✓100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
  • ✓1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
  • ✓Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.
  • ✓PLEASE NOTE: This is a self-guided audio tour, not an entry ticket to the Cathedral roof and museum.

Not included

  • ✕Any physical devices or headphones
  • ✕Human tour guide at location

Meeting and pickup

  • This is a self-guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform sent right after booking. Can’t find it? Search for “Tourific” in your email inbox and spam folder. OR contact us via support.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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