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Full Day Excursion to the Rías Baixas and Isla da Toxa
4.4
33 Ratings
Santiago de Compostela
Explore Rías Baixas: savor local wines, enjoy fresh mussels, and embark on a scenic boat ride through stunning estuaries.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Rúa Caponiñas, 14 - Leaving this wonderful tasting, we will head towards Praia da Lanzada, a place that hides Celtic legends and traditions, as well as Christian rituals. We will arrive, and we will be delighted with the beautiful panorama that the bay leaves us, as well as the sea tirelessly breaking against the stones. (optional)
- A Lanzada - We will visit one of the chapels with the most history in Galicia. Located in a wonderful enclave, this chapel hides stories of Celtic origin, in addition to its incredible location.
- O Grove - Seafood capital par excellence. If after tasting the best mussels on the boat, we will have time to sit down to eat in one of the wonderful restaurants that this wonderful town has.
- Combarro - After eating mussels, and other seafood that they can offer us, we headed to one of the most charming towns in Galicia, Combarro.
Its horreos, near the sea, its stone houses, its well-kept streets, make this small town an authentic unforgettable place in which to walk. We will have time to lose ourselves in its streets and learn about the tradition of our community.
- Isla de la Toja - What would it be like to come to the Rias Baixas and not get to know Illa da Toxa? We will visit the island, with its famous Capela das Cunchas, a chapel completely covered with scallop shells, as well as its bridge that connects O Grove with A Toxa. Galician waters and rafts are known worldwide, so we will take you for a walk along the coast, on a catamaran to learn about this particular way of raising the delicious Galician mussels. Here, optionally, we will have a catamaran ride of approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes where we will taste mussels, wine, soft drinks and water while we cross the Ria de Arousa.
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Catamaran and Winery Ride €13
Additional Information
Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Rías Baixas in Galicia on this full-day tour, where you’ll explore the most significant highlights of this captivating region. Dive into a day filled with unique experiences that blend the area’s cultural and natural attractions.
Start your adventure by savoring the famous local wines, known for their exquisite flavors and sophisticated bouquets. Then, indulge in the freshest mussels directly from the sea, a true taste of the maritime tradition of the Rías Baixas.
Next, embark on a scenic boat ride that will take you through the heart of the estuaries. As you glide over the calm waters, marvel at the stunning landscapes that unfold along the coastline. The boat journey offers a perfect vantage point to appreciate the rugged beauty and serene atmosphere of the area.
- alcoholic beverages not served to minors
Location
Praza de Galicia, 1
Praza de Galicia
The start will be in front of the Massimo Dutty. A guide will be waiting for the group for departure.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(33 Ratings)
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391hillarym
Feb 5, 2024
I would repeat it! - We had a great time, along the way they tell you the whole story but without overwhelming you 🥰 many thanks to Alexis for everything 100% recommended.
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Edelclinton
Aug 30, 2023
Day trip - Great tour really enjoyed the day especially the boat trip Tour guide was lovely very helpful There were only 4 of us speaking English on tour and she explained everything to us in English
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Patrick_p
Aug 14, 2023
Great day trip from Santiago - This was a great day outing. I never felt rushed and we did a varied bunch of activities. Our guide, Anne, was terrific and gave commentary in both Spanish and English. The boat cruise with the freshest mussels ever and wine was terrific.
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Z2889coanai
Aug 11, 2023
A surprise day in Galicia - We had a great time!!!. Unforgettable and enriching experience. My daughter didn't know the area and she loved it.
Highly recommended. Thank you.
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Cheerymcc
Apr 9, 2023
Great way to see Rias Baixas area and experience coastal Galicia - We were staying in Santiago and wanted to explore the coast of Galicia. We don’t usually do this sort of tour but would highly recommend it. We felt the mix of winery, beach, villages and boat trip gave enough of a sense of this part of Galicia that would make us return to explore more fully. Our guide spoke English and was helpful. We got time in O Grove and Combarra to explore for an hour ourselves. The boat trip was good fun; wine was flowing and mussels a plenty.
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778joseenriquem
Apr 17, 2024
recommendable - We traveled with Ana as a guide and with Pepe as a driver. They were both delighted and told us very well about the visits. He was attentive to the group the entire time and treated us all very well. Highly recommended.
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Penny
Oct 3, 2023
Magical day in Galicia. - We had a truly enjoyable experience. The group size was large and this was the only detraction. The guide did a great job relaying everything in both English and Spanish.
The boat trip was absolutely great fun and the process of mussel farming fascinating.
We had an abundant supply of the very drinkable local wine and liquor along with copious fresh mussels. So when the Spanish dancing music came on we all clapped and moved to the rhythm. A great atmosphere!
Enjoyed the Galician countryside and departed with a great appreciation of this part of the world.
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W_p
Sep 9, 2023
Great tour - informative,... - Great tour - informative, some beautiful stops and a highly memorable boat ride with mussels and wine.
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M3229hlgeorgec
Aug 25, 2023
Great Day Out! - Great excursion , especially the Catamaran . Guide, Anna, was fun and informative. We were only ones speaking English yet she always translated for us . Really hot and sunny which made trip even better.
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Steveandbonnie2014
Sep 13, 2023
Unresponsive tour operator - Trip advisor website says trip starts at 9:15. I arrived 9:05 at the pick up site and no tour was present. Called tour operator and they said it left at 9. Emailed them for a refund and they have not responded. On top of that, they even had sent me an email saying it started at 10! Here is the text of their email: Tour Galicia sent you a message:
Good afternoon.
Remind you that tomorrow you have the Rias Baixas tour departing at 10:00 a.m., but that neither the boat nor the winery is included in the price.
If you want to do them, you would have to pay €14 per
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