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Rías Baixas - Arousa Island, Combarro and Mussel Boat

4.8(24)Santiago de Compostela1 hour
VIATOR4.6(11)TRIPADVISOR4.8(13)

Description

In Rías Baixas we enjoy fantastic natural landscapes, spectacular islands and beaches, and wonderful historic towns. Combarro, Cambados, Padrón, the Islands of Arousa and Toxa, the mussel boat. A unique and unforgettable experience, come and live it!

Tour Options

Route with mussel boat
  • mussel boat
route without boat

Itinerary

30 min

We visit this important town so closely related to the Camino de Santiago (Portuguese Way) and to the history of the arrival of the Apostle Santiago in Galicia. Here we will visit the church of Santiago with the guide, where the "pedrón" is located, and we will have time to walk through the Alameda and have a coffee.

30 min

We visited this wonderful example of popular architecture. We will walk through its granite alleys between granaries and stone crosses. There is an option to try mussels from Combarro

70 min

Optional - Mussel Boat In the Marina of Combarro we take the boat in which we will cross the Pontevedra estuary; seeing the mussel farms, the towns of Combarro and Marín from the sea and the island of Tambo. On board we will have a tasting of mussels and local wine.

20 min

The island of A Toxa was the first holiday resort in Europe back in the late nineteenth century, also because of the soaps that were made on the island. On the island we will see the historic "Gran Hotel LaToja", the old soap factory and the curious "Capilla de las Conchas" (completely covered with scallop shells.

90 min

Once in Cambados we see the main square of the town with its impressive Pazo (Fefiñáns). In this town they will have free time to taste local products in one of the many restaurants.

70 min

We reach the island by crossing one of the longest bridges over the sea in Europe. Once there you can choose between taking a walk through the natural park with our guide, having a drink sitting by the sea or taking a dip in one of the fantastic beaches on the island!

Highlights

Official Tourism Guide
Air-conditioned vehicle

What's included

Included
Official Tourism Guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
Lunch
Gratuities

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(24)

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Aronson
June 10, 2026
Relaxing, interesting excursion!

Wonderful, well rounded day. Tour was in Spanish, but Pedro, the wonderful guide, did a great job including the 3 English speakers.

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Y6273BPdavidh
June 1, 2026
Highly recommended tour

One of the best tours I have done The guide is amazing; it is clear that he loves what he does and knows the area perfectly. Highly recommended

Operator response

¡Muchas gracias por tu comentario! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste tanto del tour por las Rías Baixas. Nos hace especial ilusión que valores la pasión del guía y su conocimiento de la zona, que es precisamente lo que buscamos transmitir en cada excursión. Esperamos verte pronto en otra experiencia por Galicia.

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E5094OBjg
May 9, 2026
Tour to the Rias Bayas

We have done with this agency the tour to the rias baixas and it has been a very good experience. The places you visit are very well chosen and have given us a lot of information. I recommend taking it with the mussel boat, we have had an amazing time!!

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369ra_lp
April 5, 2026
Excursion to Rías Baixas

The excursion to Rías Baixas with this agency has been a great experience. The stops are very well organized, with enough time in each place, and the guide has been very nice. The mussel boat an unforgettable experience. Highly recommended!!

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Carmelo_B
November 6, 2025
Really interesting.

It was great, especially squabbling and the boat ride. Discover interesting and beautiful sites

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Aditi_t
October 28, 2025
Must do trip

I had a great time on this trip. The guide, driver and crew on the boat trip were just amazing. They even gave us a free additional bottle of wine for the road.

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corinaindy
October 24, 2025
Excellent trip!

Highly recommend this trip! It is very well organized and our guide Danny was not only very knowledgeable but also kind and helpful sharing with us lots of interesting information about the areas visited Highly appreciated the boat trip! Overall an enjoyable unforgettable experience!

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Shawn_N
September 20, 2025
Wonderful Experience

Guide was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Trip was an amazing experience. A great time and we enjoyed it.

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Edna_P
September 1, 2025
Waited for us

It was a very nice tour, we came from Coruña and had an issue with the train, they were very nice to wait for us!

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Ana g
May 12, 2025
Great.

Very good, nice and well organized. Great recommendation. Very good price quality. I would recommend it to all l

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