Porto · SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA DAY TRIPS
12 reviewed
This is the shortlist we’d hand a friend: the 12 santiago de compostela day trips worth booking, each with its price, its traveller verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
Porto to Santiago de Compostela and Valença in one day, with guided history, cathedral time, fortress views, and a bonus Porto walking tour.
“Orlando and the Commander were awesome tour guides! We highly recommend this tour and if you get Orlando and the Commander as your tour guide, you will enjoy it even more.”
Porto to Santiago de Compostela and Valença do Minho in one packed day, with expert guidance, cathedral time, and fortress views.
“If you are a Catholic this place is a must; Miguel from I tours was excellent; He made us feel like we are part of his family;”
Private full-day trip from Porto to Santiago de Compostela, with cathedral time, tapas lunch, and a Valença do Minho craft stop.
“What a fabulous day! Our fuide, Miguel, was phenomenal. A wealth of knowledge of some much and very approachable. Spain's landscape was beautiful and the city of Santiago was so unique. Food was amazing!!! Valencia was lovely. Best day. Don't miss as it is so worth the time.”
Ride the Coast Path from Porto to Santiago on a modern mountain bike. GPS, luggage transfer, coastal towns, and a Baroque cathedral finish.
“We had a wonderful ride along the Camino enjoying the stunning scenery.”
A small-group day trip from Porto to Viana do Castelo and Santiago de Compostela, with Cathedral time, Mass, and the Botafumeiro.
“Santiago de Compostela is a spiritualized and great place to recharge the vital energies. Cathedral is wonderfulAuto-translated”
Private day trip from Porto to Santiago de Compostela and Valença do Minho, with guided tour time, border views, and free time for lunch.
“Excelente!! O guia António foi extremamente paciente e prestativo com meus pais que são de idade!! Sempre sorridente nos atendeu em todas nossas necessidades!!”
Door-to-door private transfer from Porto to Santiago with smart stop options in Braga, Vigo, Pontevedra, and more for a stress-free arrival.
“I made a mistake when booking, but it was rectified very profesisonally by the operator. Our driver was exceptionally kind and made the trip amazing for us. We stumbled across a wonderful place for lunch and had a relaxing day.”
Private tour from Porto to Santiago de Compostela and Viana do Castelo, featuring the noon pilgrim mass and Botafumeiro with a guide.
“We had a wonderful visit at the Church. We were happy that we were able to make it for mass. Our tour guide was young and kind of left us on our own. Although our tour guide tried his best to give us his best, we would have preferred more interaction and more info from him. He was also driving so fast that my group requested him to slow down a bit. He recommended to us to a very good tapas restaurant. We all enjoyed it.”
Private day trip from Porto to UNESCO Santiago de Compostela, with hotel pickup, old-town time, and cathedral-focused sightseeing, in English.
“We had a driver, who was primarily a driver, and not a tour guide, who knew the villages to go to, and was very nice but not the voluble tour guide that is overflowing with information. The agency had the flexibility to rework the tour for the two of us, so that we were picked up in Porto, and left at out next hotel in Santiago. This aspect worked very well for us. However, our hotel was at the fringe of the no cars central district and the agency had not provided the driver proper directions or GPS to get there efficiently. The last mile took close to an hour,…”
Rent a 29-inch bike in Porto for the Portuguese Way to Santiago, ride autonomously for about 5 days with saddlebags and helmet.
“Riding our bikes through the countryside and vineyards of Portugal and Spain was beautiful!!! The bikes were great!”
Private day trip from Porto to Santiago de Compostela and Valença do Minho, English guided with cathedral visit, border fortress views, and comfort.
“Nice trip with Ricardo. Everything went as expected. Private tour in comfortable van. I would recommend him”
Private day trip from Porto to Santiago de Compostela, with hotel pickup, Galicia food stops, and Cathedral highlights including Portico de la Gloria.
“Amazing, historic Cathedral with most beautiful alter and pipe organ I've ever seen. Carlos was an excellent driver and host.”
