From Santiago: Vigo Christmas lights trip
4.620 reviews
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Afternoon trip from Santiago to see Vigo's Christmas lights, with a boat crossing of the estuary from Moaña and around three and a half hours of free time in the city. Rated 4.6/5 from 20 reviews.
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- English, Spanish
- Mobile ticket
Practical details
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Guide languages
- English · Spanish
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Minimum age
- No restriction
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- Vigo's Christmas lights
- Boat crossing from Moaña to Vigo
- About 3.5 hours of free time
- Coach from central Santiago
- Galician coordinator with tips
Our take
Getting to Vigo at Christmas without worrying about parking or driving back at night is exactly what this trip solves, and crossing the estuary by boat is a nice extra. At 4.6/5 and a modest price, it works well if you are in Santiago over the holidays and want a festive plan.
What's included
- Return coach from the meeting point
- Boat from Moaña to Vigo
- Professional Galician guide
- Travel insurance
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Tips
Good to know
What to bring
- Warm clothes
- Comfortable shoes
- Umbrella
Things to keep in mind
- Seasonal activity, tied to Vigo's Christmas lights
- Group of up to 60 people
- Most of the time in Vigo is free time
Meeting point
Capilla del Pilar, Av. de Xoán Carlos I, 6, Santiago de Compostela.
Go to Capilla del Pilar; at the end the group meets at a set point in Vigo to return to Santiago together.
The experience
What you will see
- Vigo's Christmas lights, among the most famous in Europe.
- The Vigo estuary, crossed by boat from Moaña.
- The city-centre atmosphere: Porta do Sol, Gran Vía and the Christmas stalls.
How it works
You leave by coach from Capilla del Pilar for Moaña and cross the estuary by boat to Vigo. There you have about three and a half hours to see the lights at your own pace, with tips from the coordinator. At the end you return to Santiago together.
Who I recommend it for
- Families and groups in Santiago over Christmas.
- Anyone who wants to see Vigo's lights without driving.
Who I don't recommend it for
- Anyone after a guided tour of Vigo: most of it is free time.
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
Is there a guided tour of Vigo?
How do we get to Vigo?
Is dinner included?
When does it run?
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