Santiago de Compostela in 1, 2 and 3 days: walking itineraries

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Itineraries with Podtour

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1 day
Start with The Cathedral of Santiago and Its Squares Free. After a break, continue with University, Market and the Rúas of Compostela through nearby streets and the market area.
2 days
Day 1: as above. Day 2: The Camino in Compostela: from the Porta do Camiño to San Francisco and Legends of Witches and Souls: from the Quintana to Bonaval, allowing a rest and time to connect the northern centre with Bonaval.
3 days
Days 1 and 2: as above. Day 3: Nuns and Women of Compostela: from San Paio to Belvís towards Belvís. Return to the centre slowly and spend the rest of the day sitting and looking; another route is optional.

The walks in your plan

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Free walk

0.67 km · 12 stops · 39 min

Santiago Cathedral and Its Squares

Walk around the cathedral and its squares to find out how Compostela began. These stones hold traditions, disputes and a carefully chosen hiding place.

1.08 km · 12 stops · 48 min

The Camino Arrives in Compostela

Reaching Santiago was only part of the story. Follow the pilgrims through streets of traders, hospitals and religious houses built around their arrival.

1.11 km · 12 stops · 48 min

Witches and Wandering Souls: Compostela's Legends

From Quintana to Bonaval, Santiago tells stories of shadows, witches and wandering souls. Some are much younger than you might expect.

1.31 km · 12 stops · 50 min

The Women of Compostela

Behind the convent walls were women who resisted, escaped and changed what was possible. Meet them on the way from San Paio to Belvís.

1.38 km · 13 stops · 51 min

University, Market and the Old Streets

Leave Obradoiro for the streets where Santiago studied, shopped and argued. Everyday life here has a cast of its own.

Santiago de Compostela, before you go

Granite, arcades and squares where someone has always just arrived. Santiago invites a slower walk, with a layer handy and time to wait for a shower to pass.

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Santiago de Compostela in 1, 2 and 3 days: walking itineraries

Itineraries with Podtour

1 day

2 days

3 days

The walks in your plan

Santiago Cathedral and Its Squares

The Camino Arrives in Compostela

Witches and Wandering Souls: Compostela's Legends

The Women of Compostela

University, Market and the Old Streets

Santiago de Compostela, before you go

Your first city,on Podtour.

Your first city,on Podtour.

Your first city,
on Podtour.

Your first city,
on Podtour.