Santiago and Valença do Minho Full-Day Tour
📍 Porto, Portugal
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DurationFull-day
FitnessEasy
CancellationFree cancellation 24h before start time
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Overview
What you will be doing
Pick up
This tour begins with a pick up from your accommodation. Enter our comfortable minibus to cross the border between Portugal and Spain and reach the beautiful city of Santiago de Compostela
Saint James Way
Get to know one of the most famous pilgrimage routes in the world for centuries, the sacred Saint James Way. Created as an affirmation of the Catholic faith and devotion, this road connects several points across Europe to this Spanish city. You cannot skip this city without visiting the overwhelming Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela - the ultimate goal for many pilgrims from all over the world. In Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque architectural styles, this Cathedral is a true landmark, not only in Galicia but also in Spain. Feel the energy surrounding you as pilgrims arrive at the heart of the old town. According to tradition, this majestic building hosts the tomb of the apostle Santiago Maior, the patron saint of Spain
Lunch
Enjoy a delightful traditional lunch in the city's historical centre, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Feel this city as you prefer, having some free time to explore its best corners!
Journey to Portugal
Explore a small town full of history, Valença do Minho, an iconic city in the North of Portugal of a singular and respected work of art: the Heart of Viana, in Portuguese filigree. Appreciate one of the most pleasant places in Northern Portugal, an unspoiled, breathtaking landscape along the Minho River. Find the majestic Fortress of Valença, strategically built to protect the city from the Spanish attacks. Come with us and let yourself be amazed by the stunning historical value of this structure. A Fortress made of two towers and a double great wall projected in the Vauban Style, a military architect. Enjoy the free time to explore this monument as you wish
Drop off at the hotel
It is time to return comfortably to your accommodation, where our guide will drop you off.
Things to know
AccessibilityPregnancy friendly | Infant and children friendly
Fitness levelEasy
Tour languageEnglish | French | Portuguese | Spanish
Licence requiredNone
- The itinerary may be subject to changes without prior notice due to local circumstances or events
- The services included in the tours (entrances in monuments) are subject to 3rd party availability and other groups/participants may be with the group during the experience.
- Schedule may change without prior notice
- The tour duration is an estimation, subject to local traffic and visit schedules
- Children and minors are totally at the parent's responsibility
- Vegetarian and Gluten-free meal options are available if requested before the day of the booking. Make sure you inform us before the tour starts
Inclusions and Exclusions
✅ Included
- Lunch
- Water
- Tour guide
❌ Not included
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic beverages
- Refreshments
Where we'll meet
Meet up/Pick up location: 352 R. de Mouzinho da Silveira, 4000-069 Porto, PT
Instruction: We pick up from any hotel in Porto city or Vila Nova de Gaia city. Alternatively, we can collect you from the Tourist Service/Living Tours located at Rua Mouzinho da Silveira, 350, Porto (next to Porto - São Bento train station). Please be ready at agreed location 10 minutes before the departure schedule.
ReturnThis trip returns to meeting point.