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

We will meet at Galicia Square to begin our tour of 3 prominent architectural sites near Santiago de Compostela.

First, we will visit the Pazo de Santa Cruz de Rivadulla, a manor house dating back to the 15th century, where we will explore its gardens featuring various botanical species, including olive trees, magnolias, oaks, and ferns.

Next, we’ll proceed to Mount Gaiás to admire the City of Culture, designed by architect Peter Eisenman. Key buildings include the Library of Galicia and the Xosé Neira Vilas Auditorium. Visitors will have 20 minutes of free time here for coffee and exploration.

After this, we will travel to the Church of Santa Maria a Real do Sar, located half an hour from the historic center of Santiago. We will explore the cloister and other significant areas, followed by a visit to the Sar Collegiate Church Museum, showcasing a collection of medieval religious art.

The tour will culminate as we return to our initial meeting point in Santiago, concluding this 4.5 hour tour.