Guide · Ourense
Genuine Galicia
Who they are
Genuine Galicia is the brand of Genuine Galicia S.L.U., a company based in Ourense that runs guided tours of the city and of other historic centres in the province, such as Allariz and Ribadavia. In Ourense it also presents itself as Visit Ourense. It works with official guides of Galicia.
What they do in Ourense
In the city it has four tours: the cathedral one, from €12; a monumental tour of the historic centre with the cathedral, from €16; a tour of the historic centre, from €12; and a sunset route with anecdotes and characters of the city, from €12. Those that enter the cathedral have admission included, and under-12s do not pay. Tours run all year, including Saturdays and Sundays; the times for each are on its listing.
How it works
Advance booking is compulsory, on the website or by phone, and depends on guide availability. You meet at the Praza de San Martiño, in front of the steps of the cathedral façade, where the municipal tourist office is. There are departures in Spanish, Galician, French, Italian, English, German and Portuguese if requested in good time. They also prepare private tours and tours for groups and schools at their own rates. They warn that a service in the cathedral may change the tour.
What they run
- Visit to Ourense Cathedral and the Pórtico do Paraíso Guided visit to the cathedral with an official guide Book Monumental tour: old town and cathedral Book
Practical details
- Phone
- +34 675 558 545
- [email protected]
- Website
- genuinegalicia.com
- Languages
- Spanish, Galician, English, French, Italian, German, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
Do Genuine Galicia tours include admission to the cathedral?
Yes, the ones that visit it inside include it.
Where do they start?
In the Praza de San Martiño, in front of the cathedral steps.
Do I need to book?
Yes, always, on its website or on +34 675 558 545.