From Santiago: Rías Baixas with Combarro, Cambados and A Illa de Arousa
4.775 reviews
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Full-day trip from Santiago around the Rías Baixas with an official guide: Padrón, Combarro, A Toxa, Cambados and A Illa de Arousa, with an optional cruise past the mussel rafts. Rated 4.7/5 from 75 reviews.
- 9 hours 30 minutes
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Spanish, English, GL
- Mobile ticket
Practical details
- Duration
- 9 hours 30 minutes
- Guide languages
- Spanish · English · gl
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Minimum age
- No restriction
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- Combarro and its granaries by the sea
- The shell-covered chapel on A Toxa
- Fefiñáns Square in Cambados
- Bridge to A Illa de Arousa
- Optional cruise with mussels and wine
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From Santiago: Rías Baixas with Combarro, Cambados and A Illa de Arousa
9 hours 30 minutes · 4.7 (75)
from €59
From Santiago: Rías Baixas with boat trip and winery
9.5 hours · 4.7 (486)
from €47
Our take
This is the most complete Rías Baixas route from Santiago: five varied stops, from Padrón to Arousa, at a fair price. Stops are short and the group can be large, but 4.7/5 is a very good score. If you fancy the boat, the extra fee is worth it.
What's included
- Official tourist guide
- Transport during the trip
- Hotel pickup (subject to availability)
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Tips
- Combarro cruise with tasting (optional, extra fee)
Good to know
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Swimwear and towel if you want a dip in Arousa
- Rain jacket
Things to keep in mind
- Group of up to 40 people
- The Combarro cruise is optional and paid separately
- The itinerary is indicative
Meeting point
Rúa dos Bautizados, 12, Santiago de Compostela.
Departure is at 9:30 AM and you are back in Santiago around 7:30 PM.
The experience
What you will see
- Padrón, linked to the arrival of Saint James.
- Combarro, with granaries and stone crosses facing the sea.
- A Toxa and its shell-covered chapel.
- Cambados, the Albariño capital, and Fefiñáns Square.
- A Illa de Arousa, joined to the mainland by a long bridge.
How it works
You leave Santiago at 9:30 AM and stop with the guide in Padrón, Combarro (the long stop, for lunch and the optional boat), A Toxa, Cambados and Arousa. You are back in Santiago around 7:30 PM.
Who I recommend it for
- Anyone wanting to see several Rías Baixas villages in a day.
- Fans of seafood and Albariño.
Who I don't recommend it for
- Anyone who prefers fewer stops with more time at each.
Accessibility
Not listed as wheelchair accessible; check with the provider.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, with a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
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