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This port city of about 275,000 on Spain’s north coast began 3,000 years ago as a fishing village. Today it’s a departure point for regional cruises, making it busy in summer (and making us wonder what those ancient fisherman would have thought of cruise ships). The original village, Cimadevilla, with its narrow, cobblestone streets, draws many tourists, and Cerro de Santa Catalina park at the tip of Cimadevilla’s peninsula provides great coastal views.
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1. Jet ski route
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e we offer a totally different landscape to the one you can find in any coastal point of the Mediterranean. A fusion between sand and mountains. Between rocky cliffs and green surroundings. In short, a jet ski ride along the magnificent Asturian coast to reach Villaviciosa. There will be 60 minutes in which, if you like moving sports, you will enjoy it in a big way. But, before starting, you are a beginner, or you have taken one of a jet ski, we will give you a short introduction about the handling of the jet ski. We will also indicate the area you will visit and the safety rules to take into account. At a rhythm appropriate to the level of the group, the monitor will make you cross the Cantabrian Sea in the most fun way, between jumps through the water and entertaining turns. In addition, the tour we will take is spectacular, the cliffs will fascinate you.
Inclusions: vests, wetsuits, briegfing and photos
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2. Magic Christmas Tour in Gijón
The exclusive tour only in the Christmas period! This special times brings magic Gijon. One theory is based on some early medieval texts mention it as "Gigia", derived from the identical Greek and Latin term "gigias", meaning "giant", both of which refer to the Greek mythological giant Gigas.Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most beautifully decorated places. You will feel spellbound with the charming atmosphere in the streets which you can feel only this time of the year! What is the story of the Christmas tree? Who was the first to decorate it in the world? What magical things can happen during the Christmas period? Have you heard about Christmas spells? You will hear miraculous Christmas legends about Gijon. You will visit the old-fashioned Christmas Market in the city. What makes it so popular? What local products is must taste at Christmas? Fill your heart with the joy and experience magic of Gijon.
Inclusions: Experienced guide
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3. Gijon City Tour Hop on - Hop Off
Gijon City Tour is the official tourist bus service of the city Hop-on Hop-off that will allow you to discover the city from a new perspective thanks to our double-decker buses with the panoramic and open top. If you want to visit the city of Gijon without any rush, the tourist bus with a convertible top floor is the most comfortable and efficient option. The route has 9 stops, and you can start with the tour in any of them. We offer a route that lasts approximately 1 hour.
Inclusions: • 1 or 2 day ticket for the hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus, • Audio guide (available in 7 languages)
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By globaltraveler85
The guide was SO informative and interesting. You get to see the whole church, skip the long line and learn a ton of history about the Sagrada Familia. Worth every penny.
4. Private Cultural Tour of Oviedo with Pickup
Oviedo is the capital of Asturias, and combines a rich history, an impressiveness old town with Romanic buildings, and a gastronomic offer that is among the best in Spain. This is why this small city is a must-stop on any trip through Northern Spain, and the reason why every year receives so many pilgrims. After a journey to its history and visit its monuments designed as World Heritage Site by UNESCO, we will end the visit with a popular meal in a cider mill which makes this tour a perfect combination to know this northern region of Spain.
Inclusions: Port or Hotel pickup and drop-off, Oviedo Cathedral ticket, Private transportation, Professional local guide
Exclusions: Gratuities, We have 3 options menus: 25€, 20€ or 10€ (with drinks).
5. Private Tour of Gijon City and Villaviciosa
We will visit one of the most beautiful cities in Spain, Gijón, a city that keeps its history alive with a old town which used to be the neighborhood of whale fisherman in Roman times, we will see remains and monuments of the Roman age, its picturesque streets and colorful houses. The next stop is a fishing village, Villaviciosa, a asturian fishing village known for being elegant and stately. We will be surprised by every magical street that keep its history with statues, palaces and former houses. Also, as Asturias is known for its gastronomy, we will have the option of choosing a gastronomic experience in a cider mill so we will have the opportunity of knowing Asturias from different points of view.
Inclusions: Port or Hotel pick up and drop off, Professional guide or professional guide/driver (up to 3 passengers)., Private Tour
Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch
6. The Best of Gijon Walking Tour
Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. What is so interesting about Roman’s ancient baths? You will have a chance to explore the city, while hearing fascinating facts and legends. How does Gaspar Melchor de Jovellanos' house look? You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings and corners of Gijon . Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it!
Inclusions: Professional local guide services
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Reviewed By LikesNewAdventures
This was the best surprise during our trip. We expected a quick walk through the stadium and a picture. We got so much more. It delivers everything it says on the website. The stadium was quite a walk so wear comfortable shoes. If you go in the winter (or a cooler day like we did) bring a warm jacket as the tunnels can be cold and breezy. That was the only minor inconvenience. Everything else was great. The tour delivers on it's promise and there's so much to see! I recommend setting aside 2-3 hours if you like to take your time and see all the history and do the audio tour. You get more out of it if you're into soccer or the team but is great even for the casual fan. Have fun with it and enjoy the day.
7. Full-Day Cudillero and Luarca Private Tour from Gijon
You are going to visit one of the places most visited in Asturias, two charming fishing villages knowing their traditions and way of life from the sea and land. The first village we will visit is Luarca, knowing as “ the white village of the green coast”, it is a peaceful fishing village since the Middle Ages and preserves many remains of this glorious past. We will enter a journey into the past, the fishing life, and the elegance of the bourgeois style. Our next stop is Cudillero, one of the most visited places in Asturias, a picturesque fishing village declared a historic-artistic complex in which the houses hang from the mountain wearing bright colors creating a wonderful view. Cudillero is known for its gastronomy mixing tradition and creativity, providing a very pleasant aroma in every street of the town. You will be impressed with the quality and variety of fishing products and If the tides allow us we can see the sailors arrive and attend the fishing auction in the port.
Inclusions: Port or Hotel pick up and drop off, Private Tour, Professional guide or professional guide/driver (up to 3 passengers).
Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch. You have to choose one of this options (a short menu for 12€ or a longer one for 20€).
8. Guided tour “Love stories of Gijon"
An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. Why is walking Poniente beach so magic for lovers? What is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you make lovely photos? You will be surprised how many historical love stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of the city. From heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones. Why do so many couples feel so romantic on Cabo de Peñas cliffs? This tour is especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period!
Inclusions: Professional local guide services
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Reviewed By LikesNewAdventures
This was the best surprise during our trip. We expected a quick walk through the stadium and a picture. We got so much more. It delivers everything it says on the website. The stadium was quite a walk so wear comfortable shoes. If you go in the winter (or a cooler day like we did) bring a warm jacket as the tunnels can be cold and breezy. That was the only minor inconvenience. Everything else was great. The tour delivers on it's promise and there's so much to see! I recommend setting aside 2-3 hours if you like to take your time and see all the history and do the audio tour. You get more out of it if you're into soccer or the team but is great even for the casual fan. Have fun with it and enjoy the day.
9. Discover the Highlights of Gijon by Bike
This tour enables you to discover all of Gijon's highlights in one day! You visit Spain's largest building Laboral, the fantastic Botanical Gardens and the old fishing quarter Cimadevilla. This makes the tour a perfect combination of history, architecture and nature. We move between these highlights by bike (around 10 k in total) and explore the Botanical Garden and Cimadevilla on foot (around 5 k in total). Gijon is a great city to be discovered by bike: this tour makes you experience Gijon as a local!
Inclusions: Your guide will provide some local snacks throughout the day, Glass of cider is served at the end of the tour, Use of bicycle
Exclusions: You can bring your own lunch that we will eat in the Botanical Gardens.
Reviewed By marygL1385RD
Debora was a fantastic guide for the El Camino Santiago!! She communicated with us before hand and kept us up to date. Explaining how to get to the cathedral could improve, but so minor in the whole experience. She was very knowledgeable about the Camino and sights along the way. I am 68 and in fair shape. The hike was a challenge, but she was very considerate and encouraging. I finished and it was an amazing experience. Plus, we had a beautiful day. Debora also had s walking stick for me that was a great help!
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