About this Event
Embark on the Santiago de Compostela Audio Tour: Sacred Sites
Behind every stone in Santiago de Compostela lies a secret forged in rebellion and blood. While crowds chase pilgrims toward the cathedral, the true pulse of the city thumps in the shadows of forgotten alleys and defiant monuments.
Unlock this self-guided audio tour to peel back the layers of history that guidebooks ignore. Navigate through scandals and hidden uprisings as you trace the footsteps of those who shaped this sacred stone maze.
Why did the Two Marys become symbols of a city’s silent defiance against a brutal regime? What dark, otherworldly pact is whispered within the walls of the Chapel of Souls? How did a single afternoon at the Cabildo House spark a political firestorm that nearly toppled local power?
Walk the ancient pavement, ignite your curiosity, and see the city anew. Your journey through the shadows begins now.
🗺️ Tour Details
- Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Distance: Around 2.6 km (1.6 miles)
- Audio Content: up to 43min
- Meeting Point: Start at Rajoy's Palace, only a 12 minute walk from Estación de Tren de Santiago de Compostela Train Station
- Stops: 15 captivating landmarks including Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, Rajoy's Palace, Cabildo House
Experience the charm of Santiago de Compostela like never before. Dive deep into tales of yesteryears, marvel at architectural wonders, and feel the pulse of the city as you navigate through its vibrant streets.
🎒 What's Included
- Professionally narrated audio stories bringing Santiago de Compostela's history to life
- Interactive map to guide your journey seamlessly
- Opportunities to explore and capture the city's most picturesque spots
- Flexibility to start, pause, and resume the tour at your convenience
ℹ️ Important Info
- This is a self-guided audio tour on your phone so no in-person guide.
- This tour does not grant you access into any building or site on the tour.
- Locations on the tour are not affiliated with AudaTours.
- You'll need a smartphone with Android 7.0+ or iOS 16+ (iPhone 8 or later).
- You can start the tour at any time (the event time does not matter).
- The tour will be available to you forever so you can explore on any day.
- Bring headphones and make sure your phone is charged!
📲 Getting Started is Easy!
Once you book the tour, you'll receive an email within 20 minutes containing your unique redemption code and simple instructions to download our app. Enter the code, and you're all set to explore Santiago de Compostela on your terms.
It doesn't matter which date or time you select, when you redeem the code, the audio tour will be available to you permanently so you can explore on any day.
✅ True Stories, Real Places
Explore with confidence. Every AudaTours experience is built from verified historical and geographical sources and reviewed for accuracy before release. Our fact-checking process ensures each story is authentic, insightful, and reliable—so you can discover the world with total peace of mind.
👥 Who's It For?
Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple seeking a romantic escapade, a family on an educational outing, or a group of friends eager for adventure, this tour caters to all. It's perfect for those who value flexibility, rich storytelling, and the freedom to explore without constraints.
🎧 What is AudaTours?
AudaTours is your ultimate travel companion for immersive audio tours. Discover cities like never before as our app reveals the stories behind the sights. Just plug in your headphones and explore!
With AudaTours, you'll experience:
- Immersive Experiences: Our digital guides bring landmarks to life with captivating stories and historical insights
- Offline Access: Download tours and maps for offline use – perfect for travelers concerned about data usage
- Interactive Maps: Navigate effortlessly with our user-friendly interface showing the optimal route
- Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume tours whenever you want – explore at your own pace
- Multilingual Support: Enjoy tours in your preferred language with our extensive language options
📍 Tour Stops
You will visit the following locations:
- 📮 Alameda de Santiago de Compostela (2min)
- 📍 The Two Marys (3min)
- 🌳 Plaza del Obradoiro (4min)
- 🏰 Rajoy's Palace (4min)
- 🏥 Hospital de los Reyes Católicos (3min)
- ⛪ Convent of San Francisco (Santiago de Compostela) (3min)
- 🏠 Cabildo House (4min)
- 🏛️ Museum of Pilgrimages and Santiago (2min)
- ⛪ Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela (3min)
- 🌳 Quintana Square (4min)
- ⛪ Monastery of San Pelayo de Antealtares (4min)
- ⛪ Monastery of San Martiño Pinario (2min)
- ⛪ Chapel of Souls (3min)
- 🎨 Galician Centre of Contemporary Art (2min)
- 🏛️ Museum of the Galician People (3min)
Each stop features engaging audio stories that bring the location's history and significance to life.
Above photo: Fernando, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.
Above photo: Fernando, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.
Above photo: w:gl:usuario:Xosé, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Cropped & resized.
Above photo: MarcosEire, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0. Cropped & resized.
🌍 Available Languages
Our tours are available in 30+ languages to ensure you have the best experience:
🇬🇧 English •
🇫🇷 French •
🇪🇸 Spanish •
🇩🇪 German •
🇮🇹 Italian •
🇵🇹 Portuguese •
🇷🇺 Russian •
🇯🇵 Japanese •
🇨🇳 Chinese •
🇳🇱 Dutch •
🇧🇷 Portuguese (Brazil) •
🇸🇦 Arabic •
🇰🇷 Korean •
🇸🇪 Swedish •
🇩🇰 Danish •
🇫🇮 Finnish •
🇵🇱 Polish •
🇨🇿 Czech •
🇭🇺 Hungarian •
🇬🇷 Greek •
🇹🇷 Turkish •
🇮🇳 Hindi •
🇦🇱 Albanian •
🇪🇹 Amharic •
🇦🇲 Armenian •
🇧🇩 Bengali •
🇧🇦 Bosnian •
🇧🇬 Bulgarian •
🇲🇲 Burmese •
🇪🇸 Catalan •
🇭🇷 Croatian •
🇪🇪 Estonian •
🇬🇪 Georgian •
🇮🇳 Gujarati •
🇮🇸 Icelandic •
🇮🇩 Indonesian •
🇮🇳 Kannada •
🇰🇿 Kazakh •
🇱🇻 Latvian •
🇱🇹 Lithuanian •
🇲🇰 Macedonian •
🇲🇾 Malay •
🇮🇳 Malayalam •
🇮🇳 Marathi •
🇲🇳 Mongolian •
🇳🇴 Norwegian •
🇮🇷 Persian •
🇮🇳 Punjabi •
🇷🇴 Romanian •
🇷🇸 Serbian •
🇸🇰 Slovak •
🇸🇮 Slovenian •
🇸🇴 Somali •
🇰🇪 Swahili •
🇵🇭 Tagalog •
🇮🇳 Tamil •
🇮🇳 Telugu •
🇹🇭 Thai •
🇺🇦 Ukrainian •
🇵🇰 Urdu •
🇻🇳 Vietnamese
🎉 Congratulations on reading this far! You've earned yourself a little treat. Use code ILOVEAUDIOTOURS at checkout for 10% off your tour. Because who doesn't love a good discount for being thorough? 😉
Event venue & nearby stays
Rajoy's Palace, Rajoy's Palace, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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