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Great experience
Great experience and thanks to the driver Sebas and the guide Julia for the good treatment that both have given. It is an experience that I will repeat. I wouldn't mind waking up earlier and spending the whole day at the beach.
From Santiago: Lugo & Cathedrals Beach Guided Excursion
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At a glance
- Duration
- 11 hours
- Price from
- $77 / person
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 · 189 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 55
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Meeting point
- El guia estara esperando con una cazadora roja delante de la Capilla
- Confirmation
- Instant
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Description
Discover Galicia’s spectacular northern coast on a full-day trip from Santiago, combining history, charming towns and breathtaking natural landscapes. Explore Lugo, walking along its UNESCO-listed Roman walls and historic old town. Continue to Ribadeo, a picturesque coastal town with time to enjoy its streets and maritime atmosphere. Visit the world-famous Cathedrals Beach, where impressive rock arches and formations appear at low tide. The experience also includes Illa Pancha, a beautiful natural spot connected to the mainland by a narrow bridge, with its historic 1857 lighthouse and stunning Atlantic views. Travel comfortably with an expert local guide and carefully planned timings to enjoy every stop. You’ll also receive local tips and recommendations to make the most of your visit. Discover the history, landscapes and hidden gems of northern Galicia in one unforgettable day.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Lugo, a city with more than 2000 years of history and one of the greatest exponents of the Roman Empire. It´s wall being the only Roman wall that remains complete in the world and its World Heritage Cathedral since 2015, make this a wonderful city to discover. Visitors will enjoy a pleasant guided tour of this amazing city.
Lugo a city that concentrates 3 World Heritage elements in just 10 meters. Its wall is a unique element in the world, this being the only city with a complete Roman wall, The Camino de Santiago and its Cathedral. Entrada no incluída a la Catedral
The Cathedrals Beach is without a doubt the main attraction of this excursion. This place will not leave indifferent any of the visitors. Walking through its stone arches, and seeing how the sea has carved these formations will be something that people who visit this beach will never forget.
The history of Ribadeo is linked to emigration, something very characteristic of Galician society. Their special constructions leave us a charming and very welcoming town.
Although Illa Pancha is not a very touristy place, it is something that a lover of the sea and nature cannot miss. The island is connected to the mainland thanks to a very narrow bridge and at its tip you can admire the old lighthouse, built in 1857. The herbaceous vegetation takes over this stretch of land, especially with the beautiful cat's claw.
Highlights
Local guide
Professional guide
National Park fees
Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
Live commentary on board
What's included
Included
Local guide
Professional guide
National Park fees
Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
Live commentary on board
Not included
Lunch
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
4.6
189 reviews
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Frequently asked questions
How long does From Santiago: Lugo & Cathedrals Beach Guided Excursion take?
From Santiago: Lugo & Cathedrals Beach Guided Excursion lasts about 11 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does From Santiago: Lugo & Cathedrals Beach Guided Excursion cost?
Prices start at $77 per person for this Santiago de Compostela experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel From Santiago: Lugo & Cathedrals Beach Guided Excursion for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered.
What languages is From Santiago: Lugo & Cathedrals Beach Guided Excursion offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 55 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(189)
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Cathedrals Beach, Lugo with Tour Galicia
The visit to the Cathedrals Beach and the Roman walls of Lugo was very well organized. Both the pickup and the transportation and the visits, everything went well. My experience with Tour Galicia has been very good. I booked the 5-day package and everything went very well. Thanks to Tour Galicia, we were able to get to know not only Santiago de Compostela but also different places in all the Galician provinces. We are returning home with the feeling of having seen Galicia in its four cardinal points. Thank you, Tour Galicia, for your professionalism.
K
An expensive bus ride
This was a Spanish/English guided tour. It is worth asking the size of the group. Ours was a coach bus with around 40 people. There were five English speakers. The guide didn’t do a lot of talking. But when they did there seemed to be twice as much to say in Spanish than English. The Cathedral beach was hard to enjoy with lots of people there. Perhaps it was because we went in peak Spanish holiday season. We only had 50 mins in Ribiera, which included 20 minutes walking to and from the bus station where they park the bus. In Lugo we had more time, but again, didn’t get a lot of information from the guide for an area rich in history. We essentially paid 65 Euro for the bus ride.
S
A great experience
Highly recommended trip, the guide was wonderful and everything was beautiful
C
Recommended experience
The excursion from Santiago de Compostela to Lugo and the Cathedral Beach was very complete and well organized. The guide offered clear explanations about the places visited and provided useful information to better understand the history and the surroundings. The tour was conducted at a good pace and allowed us to enjoy each stop in peace. The visit to the Cathedral Beach was well coordinated with the tide schedule. Overall, a recommended experience to get to know this area of Galicia.
4
An unforgettable experience
Highly recommended. We liked Lugo a lot, and the Cathedral Beach is impressive!!! Julia's performance stands out; she is very professional and accompanied us at all times, answering our questions—a 💯 for her!!!
M
Unforgettable experience
We went on the cathedral islands excursion with Lucía, and honestly, she was super nice and explained everything very well; I would repeat it, in fact, we repeated it with two more excursions. The bus driver we had was also very good, and I must also say that Almudena, who is in the office, is a delight.
6
Insufficient time
I found the company very good as well as the guide and the bus! I would like to comment that the time for visiting the cathedrals was insufficient! I couldn't see everything! I was very sad! I There was too much time in Ribadeo and too extensive! If no consistency! Lugo we just saw the walls and the restantw time was for a little coffee.
Operator response
Grazie per aver condiviso la sua esperienza con noi e per aver valutato positivamente sia l’azienda, sia la guida che l’autobus. Ci dispiace soprattutto che abbia ritenuto insufficiente il tempo dedicato alla *Playa de las Catedrales*. Sappiamo che è uno dei momenti più attesi dell’escursione e comprendiamo perfettamente la sua delusione per non aver potuto visitarla con tutta la calma che avrebbe desiderato. La distribuzione dei tempi dipende da diversi fattori, in particolare dagli *orari delle maree e dagli accessi alla spiaggia*, che condizionano in gran parte l’organizzazione della giornata. In ogni caso, prendiamo nota del suo commento sulla distribuzione del tempo tra *Playa de las Catedrales, Ribadeo e Lugo* per valutarlo internamente e considerare eventuali miglioramenti. Il nostro obiettivo è offrire un itinerario equilibrato e permettere ai viaggiatori di godersi ogni tappa nel miglior modo possibile, quindi apprezziamo molto questo tipo di feedback. Ci auguriamo che, nonostante questo aspetto, conservi un bel ricordo della Galizia e la ringraziamo sinceramente per aver viaggiato con noi.
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Santiago-Lugo-Ribadeo-Cathedral Beach
Incredible tour. A must-do. Well explained, incredible images that will be part of the future, and the final touch, the Cathedral Beach or "Aguasantas". Special congratulations to the guide LUCÍA and the driver FERNANDO. Also to Tour Galicia.
Operator response
¡Muchísimas gracias por su fantástica reseña y por recomendar esta excursión! Nos alegra enormemente saber que disfrutó del recorrido por Lugo, Ribadeo y la impresionante Playa de las Catedrales. Trasladaremos sus felicitaciones a nuestra guía Lucía y a nuestro conductor Fernando, quienes estarán encantados de saber que contribuyeron a que viviera una experiencia tan especial. Gracias también por confiar en Tour Galicia. ¡Esperamos volver a recibirle muy pronto!
M
Lack of professionalism.
The departure did not take place. I arrived at the site at the indicated time, and no one showed up, nor did Viator inform me of the cancellation of the excursion. I still do not have an explanation for why.
Operator response
Lamentamos sinceramente la situación que describe y entendemos perfectamente su malestar. No obstante, estos días no hemos tenido ninguna cancelación de la excursión desde Santiago de Compostela a Lugo, Ribadeo y Playa de las Catedrales. Además, siempre que modificamos la fecha, el horario o cualquier aspecto de una actividad, contactamos con todos los clientes por WhatsApp para informarles. Por este motivo, nos resulta especialmente extraño que no haya recibido ninguna comunicación por parte de nuestra empresa. Le agradeceríamos que nos contactase por WhatsApp, indicándonos su nombre completo, la fecha de la reserva, la excursión contratada y el punto de salida indicado. De este modo podremos localizar su reserva, comprobar qué ocurrió exactamente y ofrecerle una explicación. Queremos aclarar esta incidencia cuanto antes, ya que podría tratarse de un problema con la reserva, el punto de encuentro o la información facilitada por la plataforma.
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