Rías Baixas Wine Tour
Description
Get ready for an exciting adventure! We'll meet up at Santiago de Compostela's Plaza de Galicia at the designated time. Once everyone is gathered, we'll hop on a minibus and kickstart our Rías Baixas excursion.
Our first stop takes us around Cambados, where we'll uncover the birthplace of Albariño wine production in Galicia. We'll visit the Adega Eidos winery or the Lagar da Cachada, where you'll enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the vineyards and its facilities. Get ready to learn about the entire winemaking process and, of course, indulge in some delightful wine tasting.
Next, we'll head to La Lanzada, the westernmost point of the Salnés peninsula. Here, we'll take in the remnants of a 10th-century castle, a lookout for the feared Viking invaders. We'll also pay a visit to the chapel of Nuestra Señora de la Lanzada, one of Galicia's most renowned chapels.
From La Lanzada, we'll cruise over to the island of La Toja, famed for its thermal traditions. You'll uncover the secrets of its therapeutic waters and admire the chapel of the shells, its façade entirely adorned with scallop shells.
At a charming pier in La Toja, we'll board a boat to explore the famous bateas – platforms used for breeding oysters, scallops, and mussels. To cap off the boat trip, you'll savor a tasting of mussels accompanied by local fruity wine.
Next, we'll return to the dry land and travel by road to Combarro to stroll through its beautiful old town full of hórreos, the typical construction of Galicia and Asturias. Did you know that this town is the origin of the Galician octopus dish? We'll also leave you with some free time to satisfy your appetite in a local restaurant.
Finally, we'll conclude our tour by returning to Santiago de Compostela after a nine-hour adventure.
Tour without the boat trip
During the booking process, you'll be able to select the option that does not include the boat trip with mussel tasting in La Toja if you wish. If you choose this option, you will have free time to stroll around and grab a bite in the area instead.
More Information
Duration
9 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.
Included
Transport by minibus
English–speaking guide
Visit to a winery + wine tasting
Boat ride on the Pontevedra estuary (depending on selection)
Tasting of fruity wine & mussels on board the boat (depending on selection)
Souvenir
Not included
Lunch
When to book?
You can book up to the tour start time subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- The activity promotes local production.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Promotes local employment.
Provider
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Santiago Excursiones
Corporate name: CAMINO GUANCHE TRAVEL, S.L.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 4 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Free cancellation
Plaza de Galicia
