Ribeira Sacra & Ourense Tour, Santiago de Compostela

Fantastic! I really enjoyed the boat tour of the Ribeira Sacra; we took some beautiful photos. The food was wonderful, t...

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On this tour of the Ribeira Sacra and Orense, we'll take you to explore monasteries, the Sil River canyons, and incredible viewpoints. You'll love it!

Details

Duration

10 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.

Included

Transport by bus
English–speaking guide
Catamaran cruise

Not included

Lunch
Admission to Ourense Cathedral: 7EUR per person

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Exceptional 7,202 Travelers·409 reviews

September 20, 2026
Malvis Martha
Heerhugowaard, Netherlands
Excellent guide. Beautiful trip along the river and to the monastery. I couldn't participate in the Ourense tour because Civitatis doesn't specify the...
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August 26, 2026
Nuria
Blanes, Spain
Fantastic! I really enjoyed the boat tour of the Ribeira Sacra; we took some beautiful photos. The food was wonderful, thanks to the recommendations o...
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August 20, 2026
Belen
Cerdanyola Del Vallès, Spain
Very good, the Ribeira Sacra is a must-see, it's absolutely beautiful, and not just anyone can drive there (narrow, steep, two-way roads). I have to a...
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August 8, 2026
Chris
Spain
A well-organized excursion; we were in a quiet and pleasant group. The guide looked after all of us and explained details about the areas we visited. ...
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August 3, 2026
Encarni
Jaén, Spain
An incredible experience! Both the boat trip and the monastery we visited were absolutely beautiful. It's true that the time for the Ourense tour was ...
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August 2, 2026
María
Spain
A highly recommended excursion. We absolutely loved the Ribeira Sacra. Our guide, Alex, was fantastic: friendly, engaging, and his explanations were ...
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July 22, 2026
José Martínez Durán
Sevilla, Spain
Honestly, it was a fantastic experience that shouldn't be missed if you're visiting Galicia. The Sil River Canyon makes you feel like you're sailing t...
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July 8, 2026
Francisco Luis
Las Palmas, Spain
The organization was top-notch. Alex was a magnificent local guide and Borja an excellent driver. The activity was very well prepared. He told us many...
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May 6, 2026
María Fe Perrote Guantes
Palencia, Spain
The activity was outstanding. We must mention that our guide, Andrea, was absolutely perfect; her concise and clear explanations, along with her frien...
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October 2, 2026
Octavio
Medellín, Colombia
Highly recommended. Wonderful scenery. The guide was very knowledgeable.
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On this tour of the Ribeira Sacra and Orense, we'll take you to explore monasteries, the Sil River canyons, and incredible viewpoints. You'll love it!

Ribeira Sacra & Ourense Tour

We'll leave at the indicated time and we'll head to the north of the province, where we'll start our guided route through the Ribeira Sacra. This name comes from the Middle Ages, a time when numerous monasteries were distributed on the slopes of these rugged landscapes. The name of this region, which means Sacred Riverbank, comes from the Middle Ages when many monasteries were scattered across the slopes of these rugged landscapes.

On arrival, we'll board a catamaran that will take us through the River Sil canyons. For an hour and a half, we'll enjoy the characteristic landscape of the area and see the enormous walls that rise up to almost 500 meters high.

We'll leave the catamaran and continue the excursion, visiting one of the viewpoints of the Ribeira Sacra. After admiring the views, we'll approach the Monastery of San Pedro de Rocas, one of the architectural symbols of the region. Did you know that, according to legend, it was founded by hermits in the 6th century?

After visiting the monastery, we'll head to Orense, the thermal capital of Galicia. Once there, we'll leave you free time for lunch and, if you want, to enter the Cathedral. In the afternoon, we'll visit the historic center and discover why it's known as the 'City of Bridges.'

The day will end by returning to the starting point between eight and ten hours after the start of the activity.

Meeting point

When booking, you can select where you want to start the tour from:

Santiago de Compostela: We'll meet at the church Capilla del Pilar, located at number 6 of Avenida Juan Carlos I, and end at this same point.
Orense: Following pickup in Santiago, we'll pick you up from this point, at the bus stop in front of the Escola Superior de Enxeñería Informática, located at Avenida Otero Pedrayo. In this case, the tour ends at Praza As Burgas.

Changes to the itinerary

For operational reasons, we'll sometimes visit the Monastery of Santo Estevo instead of the Monastery of San Pedro de Rocas.

9.1

Exceptional 7,202 Travelers·409 reviews

September 20, 2026
Malvis Martha
Heerhugowaard, Netherlands
Excellent guide. Beautiful trip along the river and to the monastery. I couldn't participate in the Ourense tour because Civitatis doesn't specify the...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
August 26, 2026
Nuria
Blanes, Spain
Fantastic! I really enjoyed the boat tour of the Ribeira Sacra; we took some beautiful photos. The food was wonderful, thanks to the recommendations o...
With friends
Is this useful?
August 20, 2026
Belen
Cerdanyola Del Vallès, Spain
Very good, the Ribeira Sacra is a must-see, it's absolutely beautiful, and not just anyone can drive there (narrow, steep, two-way roads). I have to a...
As a couple
Is this useful?
August 8, 2026
Chris
Spain
A well-organized excursion; we were in a quiet and pleasant group. The guide looked after all of us and explained details about the areas we visited. ...
Is this useful?
August 3, 2026
Encarni
Jaén, Spain
An incredible experience! Both the boat trip and the monastery we visited were absolutely beautiful. It's true that the time for the Ourense tour was ...
Is this useful?
August 2, 2026
María
Spain
A highly recommended excursion. We absolutely loved the Ribeira Sacra. Our guide, Alex, was fantastic: friendly, engaging, and his explanations were ...
Is this useful?
July 22, 2026
José Martínez Durán
Sevilla, Spain
Honestly, it was a fantastic experience that shouldn't be missed if you're visiting Galicia. The Sil River Canyon makes you feel like you're sailing t...
Is this useful?
July 8, 2026
Francisco Luis
Las Palmas, Spain
The organization was top-notch. Alex was a magnificent local guide and Borja an excellent driver. The activity was very well prepared. He told us many...
As a couple
Is this useful?
May 6, 2026
María Fe Perrote Guantes
Palencia, Spain
The activity was outstanding. We must mention that our guide, Andrea, was absolutely perfect; her concise and clear explanations, along with her frien...
With friends
Is this useful?
October 2, 2026
Octavio
Medellín, Colombia
Highly recommended. Wonderful scenery. The guide was very knowledgeable.
As a couple
Is this useful?

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Points of interest in Santiago de Compostela

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral

Types of activities in Santiago de Compostela

Guided tours and free tours Day trips

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On this tour of the Ribeira Sacra and Orense, we'll take you to explore monasteries, the Sil River canyons, and incredible viewpoints. You'll love it!

Ribeira Sacra & Ourense Tour

The day will end by returning to the starting point between eight and ten hours after the start of the activity.

Meeting point

When booking, you can select where you want to start the tour from:

Santiago de Compostela: We'll meet at the church Capilla del Pilar, located at number 6 of Avenida Juan Carlos I, and end at this same point.
Orense: Following pickup in Santiago, we'll pick you up from this point, at the bus stop in front of the Escola Superior de Enxeñería Informática, located at Avenida Otero Pedrayo. In this case, the tour ends at Praza As Burgas.

Changes to the itinerary

For operational reasons, we'll sometimes visit the Monastery of Santo Estevo instead of the Monastery of San Pedro de Rocas.

Ribeira Sacra & Ourense Tour