Cultural Activities

Begin your Santiago experience with a comprehensive orientation on your first full day. We'll explore the city's main streets and central neighborhoods, helping you familiarize yourself with the layout and navigate your route from your homestay to school for your initial day of classes. This is also an excellent opportunity to meet your fellow students and get to know your program director.

Explore Santiago's historic city center and discover its most important landmarks. This tour is the perfect way to get acquainted with your new surroundings!

Join us for a movie night. Watch a movie in Spanish at one of the local cinemas for an immersive experience in language and culture!

Learning to cook traditional dishes abroad is an excellent way to take a piece of your experience home with you. Santiago de Compostela is renowned for its northern Spanish cuisine, and you can learn how to make typical dishes and experience local cooking traditions.

Tour the historic Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the grand culmination of the Camino de Santiago. On this immersive tour, you'll discover its stunning Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque architecture, marvel at the botafumeiro (if in operation), and visit the revered tomb of St. James the Apostle, where pilgrims conclude their spiritual journey. You'll also explore the various chapels, the magnificent main altar, and gain insight into the cathedral's rich history and religious significance.

Ascend to new heights with the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral Rooftop Tour, offering a unique perspective on this iconic pilgrimage destination. This captivating experience allows you to walk along the upper levels and rooftops of the Cathedral, providing breathtaking panoramic views of the city of Santiago de Compostela, its historic center, and the surrounding Galician landscape. During the tour, you'll typically explore the exterior of the main nave, transepts, and chapels from above, gaining an intimate understanding of the Cathedral's intricate architectural details and construction. Guides often share insights into the building's history, the various artistic styles, and the engineering marvels that have allowed it to stand for centuries. You'll likely see the famous botafumeiro (incense burner) from a different angle, and get up close to the bell towers and other decorative elements that are not visible from ground level. This tour is an exceptional opportunity to appreciate the scale and grandeur of the Cathedral and its significance to pilgrims and art enthusiasts alike.

Put your knowledge of Santiago de Compostela to the test with a Scavenger Hunt! You will also have to use your Spanish skills as you decipher clues, solve riddles, and navigate the historic streets of this incredible city. Discover hidden gems and local secrets while practicing your language in a fun and interactive way. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at a local pool in Santiago de Compostela with your fellow students, a perfect way to unwind and socialize during your Spanish immersion program.

Enjoy an afternoon hike along the scenic forested trails surrounding Santiago de Compostela, including a section of the Camino de Santiago. This cultural activity blends exercise with history as you explore the surrounding landscape and visit small villages and historic churches along the way.

Spend a relaxing afternoon at a beautiful beach, just a 30-40 minute drive from Santiago de Compostela. Enjoy swimming in the clear waters of the Noia or Muros/Noia estuaries, soaking up the sun, and taking in the coastal scenery.

Get some exercise and learn some new dance moves! You'll learn the steps to salsa and merengue.