Tour of the City of Culture, Pazo de Rivadulla, & Church of Santa Maria

On this tour of Santiago de Compostela's surroundings, we'll visit the City of Culture, the Pazo de Rivadulla and the Church of Santa Maria a Real do Sar.

Tour Details

At the designated time, we'll meet at Galicia Square to begin this tour of 3 prominent architectural sites in the surrounding area of Santiago de Compostela.

We'll first visit the Pazo de Santa Cruz de Rivadulla, a traditional manor house dating back to the 15th century, where we'll explore its gardens featuring a variety of botanical species such as olive trees, magnolias, oaks, and ferns.

After this, we'll head to Mount Gaiás to admire the exterior of the City of Culture, designed by architect Peter Eisenman. Key spaces include the Library of Galicia, the Xosé Neira Vilas Auditorium, and a skatepark. You'll have 20 minutes of free time in the City of Culture to relax.

Next, we will visit the Church of Santa Maria a Real do Sar, a notable Romanesque gem located half an hour from Santiago's historic center. We'll explore the church's cloister on the Sar River banks and its significant premises, concluding with a visit to the Sar Collegiate Church Museum, showcasing medieval religious art.

This 4.5-hour tour will conclude back at our initial meeting point in Santiago.