Tour of the City of Culture, Pazo de Rivadulla, & Church of Santa Maria
Tour Details
At the designated time, we'll meet at Galicia Square to begin this tour where we'll explore 3 prominent architectural sites in the surrounding area of Santiago de Compostela.
We'll first make our way to the Pazo de Santa Cruz de Rivadulla. At this traditional manor house, whose origins date back to at least the 15th century, we'll visit its beautiful gardens. During the tour, we'll admire a wide variety of botanical species such as olive trees, magnolias, oaks, and ferns.
After visiting this pazo, we'll head over to Mount Gaiás, where the City of Culture can be found. Once we're here, we'll admire the exterior of the main buildings that make up this avant-garde site, designed by the renowned architect Peter Eisenman. Notable spaces within this complex include the Library of Galicia, the Xosé Neira Vilas Auditorium, and a skatepark.
Once this section of the tour ends, you'll have 20 minutes of free time in the City of Culture to grab yourself a coffee and wander around. Afterwards, we'll set off towards the Church of Santa Maria a Real do Sar, a true gem of Romanesque art located just half an hour from the historic centre of Santiago.
We'll walk around the cloister of this church located on the banks of the Sar River, as well as its other important premises. The tour will then continue with a visit to the Sar Collegiate Church Museum, where we'll see an extensive collection of medieval religious art.
From the museum, we'll then make our way to our initial meeting point in Santiago, where this 4.5 hour tour will come to an end.
More Information
Duration
4h 30m.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.
Included
Transport by bus
English–speaking guide
Tickets
Not included
Food and drinks
When to book?
You can book up until 30 minutes before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
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:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Optimus Tour
Corporate name: Optimus Tour 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 6 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
Galicia Square
