Bilbao · Casco Viejo
Santiago Cathedral
The Gothic cathedral of the old town, dedicated to Saint James, with a cloister you can visit. It is small by cathedral standards and the visit is short.
- 1 h 30
- €10
- Booking: not needed
- Casco Viejo
Data checked on November 2, 2026
The cathedral stands on Plaza de Santiago and has marked the Camino de Santiago route through Bilbao for centuries. The Gothic interior has a main chapel, an ambulatory with side chapels and a cloister. The audio guide covers the points of interest from the front doors to the cloister. A combined ticket also covers the nearby San Anton church.
What to look for
- The Gothic nave and main chapel
- The ambulatory and its side chapels
- The cloister
- The south portal
Opening hours
| Monday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm | last entry 5:15 pm |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm | last entry 5:15 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm | last entry 5:15 pm |
| Thursday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm | last entry 5:15 pm |
| Friday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm | last entry 5:15 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm | last entry 5:15 pm |
| Sunday | 1:00 pm–6:00 pm | last entry 5:15 pm |
The official visit page lists Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 18:00 and Sunday from 13:00 to 18:00, and gives 18:30 on part of its schedule, so plan for 18:00. Last entry is 45 minutes before closing, and hours can change for religious services.
Source: Catedral de Santiago de Bilbao, checked November 2, 2026
Tickets and booking
Adult ticket €10. The general ticket costs 10 euros and includes the audio guide. A combined ticket with San Anton church is also sold, and pilgrims pay 5 euros.
Getting there
Tip
Visit in the morning, before the group tours, and use the audio guide that comes with the ticket.