Lugo, Ribadeo & Cathedrals Beach Full-Day Guided Excursion from Santiago
by Tour Galicia
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Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€130Overview
This full-day guided excursion from Santiago de Compostela follows a route through Galicia’s northern coast, focusing on historic sites and natural landmarks. The tour begins in Lugo, a city known for its 2,000-year-old Roman walls, the only fully intact Roman walls worldwide. Visitors walk along these walls and explore the old town during a guided visit lasting about one hour. The tour also highlights Lugo’s Cathedral, a World Heritage site since 2015, though entry to the Cathedral is not included. After Lugo, the tour stops at the Muralla Romana de Lugo for a 45-minute walk along the Roman wall, where three World Heritage elements are found within a 10-meter stretch: the wall itself, the Camino de Santiago route, and the Cathedral. Next is Cathedrals Beach, the main highlight of the day, visited for about two hours. Access to the beach depends on low tide, allowing visitors to walk beneath natural stone arches and see rock formations shaped by the sea. This stop offers time to explore the geological features on foot. The itinerary then includes Ribadeo, a coastal town with a history tied to emigration, offering two hours of free time to explore its streets and harbor. The town features distinctive architecture typical of the Galician region. A brief stop follows at Illa Pancha, a small island connected to the mainland by a narrow bridge. Visitors can see the old lighthouse built in 1857 and the island’s herbaceous vegetation, including cat’s claw plants. This stop lasts about 20 minutes. The tour is conducted in small groups using luxury transport with live commentary from a professional local guide. Pickup and drop-off occur at designated meeting points. National Park fees are included. Lunch and gratuities are not provided. Transfer times vary depending on traffic and time of day, with the entire excursion lasting approximately 11 hours.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Lugo
Lugo is a city with more than 2000 years of history and is one of the greatest examples of the Roman Empire. It has the only Roman wall in the world that remains complete and a Cathedral that has been a World Heritage site since 2015. Visitors will take a guided tour to explore the city.
60 min
Muralla Romana De Lugo
This stop focuses on the Roman wall of Lugo, which is unique globally for its completeness. Within a 10-meter section, three World Heritage elements coexist: the Roman wall, the Camino de Santiago route, and the Cathedral. Visitors spend approximately 45 minutes here. Entry to the Cathedral is not included.
45 min
Playa de las Catedrales
Cathedrals Beach is the main attraction of the excursion, visited for about two hours. Access to the beach depends on low tide, allowing visitors to walk under natural stone arches and see rock formations carved by the sea. This natural site is known for its impressive geological features.
120 min
Ribadeo
Ribadeo is a coastal town with a history connected to emigration, a characteristic aspect of Galician society. The town features distinctive architecture and a welcoming atmosphere. Visitors have two hours of free time to explore the streets and harbor.
120 min
Illa Pancha
Illa Pancha is a small island connected to the mainland by a narrow bridge. It features an old lighthouse built in 1857 located at the tip of the island. The island’s landscape is dominated by herbaceous vegetation, including cat’s claw plants. Visitors spend about 20 minutes here.
20 min
Meeting point
El guia estara esperando con una cazadora roja delante de la Capilla
End point
El guia estara esperando con una cazadora roja delante de la Capilla
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Lugo, Ribadeo & Cathedrals Beach Full-Day Guided Excursion from Santiago
by Tour Galicia
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€130Overview
This full-day guided excursion from Santiago de Compostela follows a route through Galicia’s northern coast, focusing on historic sites and natural landmarks. The tour begins in Lugo, a city known for its 2,000-year-old Roman walls, the only fully intact Roman walls worldwide. Visitors walk along these walls and explore the old town during a guided visit lasting about one hour. The tour also highlights Lugo’s Cathedral, a World Heritage site since 2015, though entry to the Cathedral is not included. After Lugo, the tour stops at the Muralla Romana de Lugo for a 45-minute walk along the Roman wall, where three World Heritage elements are found within a 10-meter stretch: the wall itself, the Camino de Santiago route, and the Cathedral. Next is Cathedrals Beach, the main highlight of the day, visited for about two hours. Access to the beach depends on low tide, allowing visitors to walk beneath natural stone arches and see rock formations shaped by the sea. This stop offers time to explore the geological features on foot. The itinerary then includes Ribadeo, a coastal town with a history tied to emigration, offering two hours of free time to explore its streets and harbor. The town features distinctive architecture typical of the Galician region. A brief stop follows at Illa Pancha, a small island connected to the mainland by a narrow bridge. Visitors can see the old lighthouse built in 1857 and the island’s herbaceous vegetation, including cat’s claw plants. This stop lasts about 20 minutes. The tour is conducted in small groups using luxury transport with live commentary from a professional local guide. Pickup and drop-off occur at designated meeting points. National Park fees are included. Lunch and gratuities are not provided. Transfer times vary depending on traffic and time of day, with the entire excursion lasting approximately 11 hours.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Lugo
Lugo is a city with more than 2000 years of history and is one of the greatest examples of the Roman Empire. It has the only Roman wall in the world that remains complete and a Cathedral that has been a World Heritage site since 2015. Visitors will take a guided tour to explore the city.
60 min
Muralla Romana De Lugo
This stop focuses on the Roman wall of Lugo, which is unique globally for its completeness. Within a 10-meter section, three World Heritage elements coexist: the Roman wall, the Camino de Santiago route, and the Cathedral. Visitors spend approximately 45 minutes here. Entry to the Cathedral is not included.
45 min
Playa de las Catedrales
Cathedrals Beach is the main attraction of the excursion, visited for about two hours. Access to the beach depends on low tide, allowing visitors to walk under natural stone arches and see rock formations carved by the sea. This natural site is known for its impressive geological features.
120 min
Ribadeo
Ribadeo is a coastal town with a history connected to emigration, a characteristic aspect of Galician society. The town features distinctive architecture and a welcoming atmosphere. Visitors have two hours of free time to explore the streets and harbor.
120 min
Illa Pancha
Illa Pancha is a small island connected to the mainland by a narrow bridge. It features an old lighthouse built in 1857 located at the tip of the island. The island’s landscape is dominated by herbaceous vegetation, including cat’s claw plants. Visitors spend about 20 minutes here.
20 min
Meeting point
El guia estara esperando con una cazadora roja delante de la Capilla
End point
El guia estara esperando con una cazadora roja delante de la Capilla
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.