Ourense Cathedral

Q: How do I book the climb to the roofs?

By phone on 608 505 531 or by email at courense@artisplendore.com.

Ourense Cathedral

The cathedral of San Martiño sells general admission with an audio guide in seven languages and a guided visit to its roofs, Ourense from the Sky.

What you visit

The cathedral of San Martiño, in the centre of Ourense's old town, organises its tourist visit with a general ticket that includes an audio guide. The route has 17 stops, among them the Pórtico do Paraíso, the main chapel, the lantern tower and the bell tower. The audio guides are in Spanish, Galician, English, Portuguese, French, German and Italian. For children aged 4 to 10 there is a special audio guide, with observation games on the capitals.

Tickets and rates

General admission costs €10 for ages 18 to 64; €9 for over-65s, young people aged 13 to 18 and university students up to 25; and €7 for pilgrims. Groups of more than 20 people pay €6. It is bought at the ticket office or in the online shop linked from the official website.

Ourense from the sky

On Fridays and Saturdays at 11:00 and 12:00 a one-hour guided tour of the roofs leaves, for €14 for adults, €10 for ages 13 to 17 and €4 up to 12. Book by phone or email; it needs a minimum of five people. It is not suitable for people with reduced mobility, heart problems, vertigo or claustrophobia, or for pregnant women.

Bookings and contact

Tour bookings are handled on 608 505 531 and at [email protected]. The sacristy has its own phone for matters of worship. On notable dates, such as 11 November, 8 December or 6 January, the hours are reduced to the afternoon.

What they run

The Geocalia activities run by Ourense Cathedral, with the prices and terms they publish.

Independent companies: you book with them, on their terms. Prices are as they publish them and may change.

Frequently asked questions

What does admission to Ourense Cathedral include?

The visit with an audio guide in seven languages, with 17 stops.

How do I book the climb to the roofs?

By phone on 608 505 531 or by email at [email protected].

Which days is it closed?

24, 25 and 31 December and 1 January.

Independent company: you book with them, on their terms.

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

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