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Before you go
Your trip to Tui.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Tui – Galicia Destination Santiago de Compostela and Galícia about 115 km from Santiago de Compostela
How to get there
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Aeropuerto de Vigo (VGO) Vigo · 30 km
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Estación de Tui 1 km
Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.
Check before buying. From Vigo it's about 30 minutes by car on the A-55 motorway, and there are frequent buses. From Valença, in Portugal, cross the international bridge on foot in about 20 minutes. Tui has a train station with limited schedules, linked to Vigo and Guillarei. Confirm times beforehand.
How many days
Half a day is enough for the cathedral and the old town. A full day lets you include Valença on the other side of the bridge, or go up to Monte Aloia. For those starting the Caminho de Santiago, one night before the first stage is usually enough.
When to go
From May to September the days are long and drier. April and May, and September and October, are the months most popular with pilgrims on the Caminho Português. From November to March it rains frequently in the Baixo Minho.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
You don't need a car for the old town, the cathedral and Valença, which are done on foot. A car helps for Monte Aloia, about 6 km from the center, and for exploring the Rías Baixas.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Tui
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Morning
Catedral de Santa María
Start with the cathedral, featuring the Gothic portal, the cloister and the view of the river Minho from the tops of the towers and the garden. Next to it is the diocesan museum.
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Afternoon
Old town
Walk down the stone streets to the Capela de San Telmo, pass the Convento de Santa Clara and the túnel das Encerradas, and finish at the church of San Domingos next to the Parque da Alameda.
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Late afternoon
Minho riverside or Monte Aloia
Walk along the riverside promenade with views of the international bridge and the fortress of Valença, or drive up to the Monte Aloia viewpoint.
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Evening
Dinner in the center
Dine in the old town, with Galician dishes such as octopus, lamprey in season, and the wines of the Condado do Tea.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Why is Tui a starting point of the Caminho de Santiago?
Because it is about 118 km from Santiago, a bit more than the 100 km required for the Compostela, and already in Galicia. The cathedral gives the first stamp to many pilgrims.
Can you walk from Tui to Valença?
Yes. The international bridge has a pedestrian path, and the walk takes about 20 to 30 minutes.
Does the time change compared to Portugal?
Yes. Tui is one hour ahead of Valença and the rest of Portugal.
Is Tui a day trip from Vigo?
Yes. It's about 30 minutes by car or bus, and you can combine it with Valença on the same day.