Make the most of your stop in Vigo with this shore excursion to Santiago de Compostela, specially designed for cruise passengers. Discover the famous Cathedral and UNESCO-listed old town with timing aligned to your ship’s schedule.

This guided shore excursion from Vigo takes you to Santiago de Compostela, one of Spain’s most important historic and pilgrimage cities. Travel comfortably by coach and enjoy a complete visit to the Cathedral area and historic center.

The excursion is scheduled around your cruise arrival and departure times so you can explore with confidence and guaranteed return to port.

ITINERARY

If your cruise calls at Vigo, this shore excursion gives you the opportunity to visit Santiago de Compostela — one of the world’s most important historic pilgrimage cities, alongside Rome and Jerusalem. Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims visit every year. The Cathedral and historic center were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for their architectural beauty and spiritual significance.

We depart from Vigo and drive by coach toward Santiago (approximately 60 minutes). During the journey, your guide shares traditions, history and cultural background of the region, and provides practical tips so you can make the most of your visit.

On arrival, the coach drops the group at the Juan XXIII parking area — the closest vehicle access point to the Cathedral (about a 5-minute walk). You will receive a city map highlighting the key locations.

Together with the guide, you walk via Avenida Juan XXIII and San Francisco Street to Obradoiro Square, the heart of Santiago. Along the way you will see traditional shops offering local specialties such as Santiago cake and regional sweets.

You will then have approximately three hours of free time to explore the Cathedral area and old town at your own pace. Cathedral entrance is free when available.

The guide remains available in Obradoiro Square at the agreed meeting point and time, and will later lead the group toward Alameda Park for one of the best panoramic views of the Cathedral before returning to the coach.

Return to Vigo port is scheduled with cruise timing protection and guaranteed on-time arrival.

HOW TO FIND US

The meeting point is just outside the Vigo cruise terminal exit. After you pass the security gate, walk to the main road area directly outside — our staff will be waiting there.

Tours 4 Cruisers guides are easy to recognize by their red shirts or jackets with our logo and will escort you to the departure coach.

HOW IT WORKS

This shore excursion is operated by modern, climate-controlled coach with a professional local guide accompanying you throughout the journey and visit.

The guide provides explanations during the drive and walking tour in Santiago. The coach remains available at the designated parking area while you explore the historic center on foot.

The itinerary and timing are carefully planned according to your cruise schedule to ensure a relaxed visit and guaranteed return to port.

CONTACT

If you need assistance at any time before your tour, please contact us via WhatsApp (+34 644 399 844) or email info@tours4cruisers.com.