Virtual Pilgrimage Tour to
Santiago de Compostela
People have been taking Pilgrimage tours since the Middle Ages.
Begin your tour by watching this 3 minute video. Follow the shells to explore the modern routes, the
journey and the destination.
Navigation/Menu
Main routesMethods of travel
The journey/destinationPaperwork and Credentials
Method of Travel: Walk, Horseback, Bike, Dog Sled?
• This Medieval manuscript detail shows travelers on their journey
Method of Travel: Walking
• Comfortable shoes and a walking stick is all you need.
Method of Travel: Horseback
• A little rest and shade for all
Method of Travel: Bike
• Any kind of bike will do.
Method of Travel: Dog Sled
• Very creative!
Main Routes
• There are routes from every direction! Some are less crowded.
Main Routes : From France
• From St Jean-Pied-de-Port
Main Routes :Vézelay
• From Vézelay
Main Routes :Argent Way
• From Via de la Plata (Argent Way)
The journey/destination
• Only a few more steps!
The journey/destination
• Expressions of joy!
The journey/destination : Cathedral
• Santiago de Compostela at last!
The Journey/destination : Reward
• The Reward• La
Compostela Pilgrim’s Certificate
• Sometimes this takes weeks or even years to earn.
Credentials: Pilgrim’s Record
• Be sure to get your official “Pilgrim’s Record” before you start the journey.
Credentials : inside• Have your official
“Pilgrim’s Record” stamped along the way.
• You will earn your certificate if you have traveled by foot, horseback or bike and have proof by your stamps.
