Things to do in Province of Pontevedra, Galicia: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

This cycling tour presents itself as an easy route to reach Santiago de Compostela, the ultimate pilgrimage beacon in the Iberian Peninsula and one of the most important spots for religious tourism in Western Europe. Enjoy a city tour with us in Porto, to get to know a little bit of its architecture, heritage and local traditions. After this, ride towards Santiago, passing by sunny and seaside areas such as Esposende, Caminha and Bayona. Have a delight with the famous Arcade's oysters. Know why Caldas de Reis holds such a royalty importance and end this tour in the Square of Obradoiro, where you can see the colossal baroque cathedral where the remains of the apostle Santiago lies. Route description: Flat for the first 3 days, with a few smooth and short climbs. Hilly in the last 3 days, up and down in secondary roads. 30 % bike lanes and wood walkways, 30% smooth dirt roads. Some coubblestone roads and rough dirt roads, 20 % paved secondary roads with low traffic.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 7 nights accommodation, Bike rent and helmet, GPS with route for self guided, Luggage transfer, Porto arrival and departure airport transfer, Road book, Breakfast, Santiago pick up back to Porto city in Van ( our ticket BUS)

Exclusions: Alcoholic beverages, Insurances (please contract a travel insurance) - Insucances only available in guided bike tours, lunches and dinners

Enjoy this completely personalized private tour of Vigo and enjoy their most important monuments and sights. Take this opportunity to get to know Vigo in this experience with your own private official tour guide and a private vehicle with chauffeur. Get to personalize your own experience. We will pick you up either from the cruise port or from the your hotel or place of choice in Vigo. 

Inclusions: Private luxury vehicle with chauffeur for 3.5 hours, Private official tour guide for 3.5 hours, Hotel o Cruise Port pick-up and drop off, Private Tour, Local Taxes

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Entrances Fees

This comprehensive 15 Day Private Tour will provide our guests with the most Northern and Central Portugal and Spain has to offer in terms of culture, history, monuments and sightseeing. Our knowledgeable certified driver-guides will escort and provide all the information about the different topics related to this spectacular tour. The pick up will be at place in Lisbon designated by the guest. This tour usually takes from 6 to 8 hours each day and transportation will be provided using highly comfortable Mercedes Benz vehicles with WiFi onboard and bottled waters.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bottled water, Professional driver-guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Join us in an exploration of the globally acclaimed city of Pontevedra! Famous for its rich heritage, but also for the many prizes it has been collecting in recent years owing to its revolutionary urban renovation, the quaint capital of the Rias Baixas region is a must. This walking tour looks like this: - We'll see the iconic Peregrina church and cross the threshold of the medieval walls. - We’ll venture into the second largest old town of Galicia, going back in time through the narrow cobblestone streets and a myriad of squares. - We’ll get to the ancient stone bridge which gives name to the city. - We’ll visit what’s left of the medieval walls and some remarkable buildings, returning to the city centre via the old Town Hall. And more :) PS. Bookings will be confirmed by us personally as soon as humanly possible. Times are approximate: We may be able to offer personalised visiting times. For other custom and pricing options please do visit the 'Galicia Unveiled' main website.

Inclusions: Guided Tour

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Do you know what the word enxebre means? Galicians call “enxebre” something authentic, native or local. In this route you will discover “enxebre” places where food and wine are elaborated with care in a traditional and homemade way, taking into account local producers. Let me give you an advice, just let your imagination run wild and feel the experience!!! In this route we will visit two local restaurants where we will taste local products such as boiled octopus with delicious potatoes (Galician style), baby cuttlefish, homemade rooster, pork loin fed with galician chestnuts or homemade albarino wine. Get involved and learn a wee bit about our gastronomic culture. Two main dishes and a drink (water, wine or soft drink) are included in every local restaurant. *People with intolerance or allergies, please inform in the booking process. All our routes are designed for small groups in order to offer better care and live an unforgettable experience.

Inclusions: Private transportation, 2 tasting dishes and 1 drink included in every tradicional restaurant., All Fees and Taxes

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SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA PATHWAYS We challenge you to take a millennial path full of history and tradition. Going through it is a unique, personal and meaningful experience that stays for life. The Camino de Santiago is a sculptor of men and, among other things, shows you the detachment and simplicity of life. Everything you need is in your backpack and you know the true meaning of the word freedom.

Inclusions: 24-hour group tracking by field guide, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Insurance included, Pilgrim Passbook, 6 nights in shared accommodation, Transfer from Lisbon, Coimbra and Porto to Valença do Minho and Return

Exclusions: Accommodation, Meals, Items not described

Discover all the secrets hidden in the magic, architecture and history of Pontevedra with a tour of the secrets hidden in every corner of the city.

Inclusions: All chapters with offline use, maps and tips to explore Pontevedra

Exclusions: Snacks, Smartphone and headsets

Meet, travel and enjoy a tour for the beautiful squares of Pontevedra. Know their details, their stories and the anecdotes that keep these scenarios of history.

Inclusions: All chapters with offline use, maps and tips to explore Pontevedra

Exclusions: Snacks, Smartphone and headsets

This excursion will be marked by the long seafaring tradition of Galicia. We propose you to know the Rías Baixas and the region of O Salnés, understanding a little more the culture of Galicia. Drinking from its sea, its landscape and the customs of these towns bathed by the Atlantic. The itinerary that follows the excursion starts at the capital, Pontevedra where we will realize a visit to the city and will be able to see at first hand the wonders that the Quarry tradition has left in this city. Then, we go direction to, Combarro a picturesque town where there are them, full of granaries and houses almost hanging over the sea. After getting lost in the streets of this fishing village, we continue to O Grove, the seafood capital, where a pleasant catamaran ride along the Arousa Estuary with mussels tasting on board will be waiting for us. To end this pleasant trip we will arrive in Cambados, world famous town for its Albariño wine. Do not miss it!

Inclusions: Professional guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Tour by boat with taste of mussels and wine

Exclusions: Lunch

Do you want to discover the history of one of the most valuable grapes in Galicia? The home of this excelent grape is in the Salnes valley where one of the most valued white wines in the world is produced every year. Its capital, Cambados, located pretty close to Pontevedra, is a land of nobles, Pazos (traditional Galician house) and wine tradition.This wine tradition has been passed generation by generation since the XII century,consequently, its local people, the special care they give to their vineyards throughout the year, as well as its privileged atlantic climate are essential factors in order to get a well balanced wine known as Albariño. Within the Route of Albarino we will visit some of the most important wineries in the area of Salnes where we will enjoy unbeatable views of the Ría de Arousa accompanied by a tasting of different Albariños that will not leave you indifferent. Finally, we will have a special picnic for you with local products in a charming area.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Picnic with products of Galicia., All Fees and Taxes

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