Santiago de Compostela · Spain
UNESCO World Heritage site since 1985Santiago de Compostela Cathedral tickets: Free
Main adult ticket: The Cathedral itself (the basilica, the Pilgrim's Mass and the tomb of St James). Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
Part of the World Heritage site Santiago de Compostela (Old Town).
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- The Cathedral itself (the basilica, the Pilgrim's Mass and the tomb of St James)Free, every day 7am to 9pm; enter by the Praterías door. No backpacksFree
- Cathedral Museum, complete visit: guided tour of the roofs and the Carraca Tower, the Portico of Glory with audio guide, and the museumChild price for under 12s (the reduced rate, also for students, accredited pilgrims, over-65s, disabled and unemployed visitors and large families). Also covers the Gelmírez Palace, the Portico crypt, MuSar and the Diocesan Museum within 7 daysChild €19€23
- Roofs and Carraca Tower, guided (about 60 minutes)Child price for under 12s (the reduced rate). Tours in English cost €15 for everyone. Includes the permanent collection and the Gelmírez PalaceChild €12€15
- Portico of Glory with audio guide (25 minutes)Child price for under 12s (the reduced rate)Child €12€15
- Portico of Glory and Cathedral Museum, guided (about 90 minutes)€20
- Cathedral Museum: permanent collection onlyReduced €7; under 12s with an adult free€9
- Night tour of the Cathedral, with the Portico of Glory and the Main Chapel (about 90 minutes)€25
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Free entry
The Cathedral itself is free. Free invitations to see the Portico of Glory (with audio guide, 25 minutes) are given out for Monday to Friday, 4pm to 5:30pm: up to two per person, from the ticket website. Priests and members of religious orders, ICOM members and Friends of the Cathedral go free to the museum.
Opening hours
Cathedral: daily 7am to 9pm. Museum, roofs and Portico of Glory: daily 10am to 8pm, ticket office closes 30 minutes before. Museum closed 1 and 6 January, 25 July and 25 December; last entry 2pm on 24 and 31 December.
Booking
Buy timed tickets on the Cathedral's ticket website or at the museum ticket offices on the Praza do Obradoiro (under the façade steps). Be at the entrance 15 minutes before a roof or Portico visit. Proof is needed for reduced prices. No bags, backpacks, umbrellas or walking sticks, and no photos in the museum.
World Heritage site
Part of Santiago de Compostela (Old Town), on UNESCO's list since 1985. Listed as a creative masterpiece and an exchange of ideas.
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Nearby
Within 100 km (62 miles), as the crow flies.
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Questions
How much does it cost to visit Santiago de Compostela Cathedral?
The main adult ticket (The Cathedral itself (the basilica, the Pilgrim's Mass and the tomb of St James)) costs Free. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
Can you visit Santiago de Compostela Cathedral for free?
The Cathedral itself is free. Free invitations to see the Portico of Glory (with audio guide, 25 minutes) are given out for Monday to Friday, 4pm to 5:30pm: up to two per person, from the ticket website. Priests and members of religious orders, ICOM members and Friends of the Cathedral go free to the museum.
When is Santiago de Compostela Cathedral open?
Cathedral: daily 7am to 9pm. Museum, roofs and Portico of Glory: daily 10am to 8pm, ticket office closes 30 minutes before. Museum closed 1 and 6 January, 25 July and 25 December; last entry 2pm on 24 and 31 December.
Do you need to book Santiago de Compostela Cathedral tickets in advance?
Buy timed tickets on the Cathedral's ticket website or at the museum ticket offices on the Praza do Obradoiro (under the façade steps). Be at the entrance 15 minutes before a roof or Portico visit. Proof is needed for reduced prices. No bags, backpacks, umbrellas or walking sticks, and no photos in the museum.
Is Santiago de Compostela Cathedral a World Heritage site?
Yes: it's part of the World Heritage site Santiago de Compostela (Old Town), on UNESCO's list since 1985, listed as a creative masterpiece and an exchange of ideas.