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The Porto experiences worth booking.
The 15 most popular santiago de compostela day trips in Porto, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who you book it through. A shortlist worth your time, not the whole catalogue.
From Porto, ride to Santiago de Compostela and Valença do Minho with a guide, cathedral time, and a border fortress stop.
Most Popular“Our trip was fantastic. Susanna was a wonderful guide. She was very knowledgeable and patient with all my dumb questions. I would recommend her to anyone. lovely sense of humor”
A 10-hour day trip from Porto to UNESCO Santiago de Compostela and Valença do Minho, with guided stops and free cathedral time.
“This was a long journey for a short visit to the Cathedral. I wouldn't recommend from Porto, although it is worth visiting, would be better if we were staying closer.”
Spend a full day traveling from Porto to Santiago de Compostela and Valença do Minho, with expert guiding, cathedral time, and border-fortress views.
“Such an inspiring way to spend the day! Communication with the company was easy and frequent if needed. The meeting location was easy to find. We departed promptly and the buses were cool and comfortable. Driver was quick and safe. Andre was a great host and very informative throughout the entire trip. He made sure…”
Porto to Santiago and Valença in one day: Pilgrim Mass free time, UNESCO historic center, cathedral visit, fortress in Minho.
“Wonderful! Very helpful, warm and caring tour guides and great driver. Stayed for the mass. Afterwards we toured the cathedral and then delicious tapas. We also stopped in a Minho town and had snacks and a short tour of the area.”
Private day trip from Porto to Santiago de Compostela and Valença do Minho, with cathedral time, tapas lunch, and border-craft shopping.
“Daniel was an amazing guide and driver!!! We enjoyed our day with him and his wonderful insight on all the sights. Personable, knowledgeable and engaging😊 Although it was a long car trip it flew by and we were sad to see it end!!”
Small-group day trip from Porto to Viana do Castelo and Santiago de Compostela: Cathedral time, Pilgrim Mass and the Botafumeiro.
“Our Tour Guide, David, was a wealth of information! As we traveled from Porto to Santiago de Compostela we received a history lesson. It was engaging and informative, which we appreciated and the travel time went by fast. Once we reached the city of Santiago, David got us around quickly and efficiently. We stayed ahead…”
Private day trip from Porto to Santiago de Compostela with guided time at the cathedral, historic streets, and hotel pickup in comfort.
“Tour muito lindo. Staff (Milena e Jaime) de uma simpatia e profissionalismo excepcional. Tudo nota: 10”
Porto to Santiago de Compostela day trip with guided cathedral time, free lunch hours, and Valença do Minho for Portugal-Spain views.
“My sister and I were visiting Porto and wanted to take a day trip up to Santiago de Compostela. Unfortunately the only day we could do it there were no group tours going, so we arranged a private tour. Our guide, Paulo, was prompt and friendly. On the two+ hour drive he explained the various…”
Private one-way transfer from Porto to Santiago with optional stops in Braga, Viana, Vigo and more. English driver, hotel pickup, flexible timing.
“I booked this transfer after learning car rental return fees in another country from the one you rented in are $2K - SO glad we did this! It was a private transfer with just us and the driver, so it was very intimate and personal. We decided to do two stops - Braga & Vigo.…”
Private day trip from Porto to Santiago de Compostela and Viana do Castelo, timed for the noon mass and Botafumeiro, plus optional Valença.
“Great experience and tour guide. Tiego was very knowledgeable and informative and able to answer questions. Provided a small walking tour through Santiago. He made great recommendations of things to see and do.”
Private Porto to Santiago day trip with guided cathedral visit, pilgrim atmosphere, Valença border fortress stops, and UNESCO old town time.
“Very good driver and a clean car. Unfortunately it was no tourist information with tour, just transportation and moving around the city. Promo pick up and delivery .”
Private day trip from Porto to UNESCO Santiago de Compostela with hotel pickup, free time in the old town, and a cathedral visit during renovation.
“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…”
Rent a 29-inch mountain bike in Porto for the Portuguese Way to Santiago with bags, helmet, and self-guided riding for about 5 days.
“Riding our bikes through the countryside and vineyards of Portugal and Spain was beautiful!!! The bikes were great!”
Porto day trip to Santiago de Compostela and Valença do Minho: guided cathedral, medieval lanes, border fortress, private van for your group.
“Ricardo our guide and driver was excellent! Very patient with our photo taking and he had a wonderful personality. Never felt rushed. Just a wonderful experience with him.”
Private day trip from Porto to Santiago de Compostela, with hotel pickup, baroque monasteries, Portico de la Gloria, and the cathedral’s grand interior.
“Amazing, historic Cathedral with most beautiful alter and pipe organ I've ever seen. Carlos was an excellent driver and host.”
The river, the cellars, the old town and the valley beyond.
