Top 20 Experiences in Gijon
Day trip to Luarca, Cudillero and Avilés from Oviedo and Gijón
The Principality of Asturias has a lot to offer you. The towns and villages that bathe the Bay of Biscay are magical places, full of history and tradition. On this tour, Luarca, Cudillero and Avilés open their doors to you so that you can discover every corner of them. Incredible beaches, unbeatable gastronomy and a multitude of plans to have fun as a couple, with friends or as a family. Destinations where you will spend incredible moments to live a spectacular day. Don't miss it!
Excursion to Ribadesella, Llanes and Santillana del Mar from Oviedo and Gijón
This visit that will take us to such charming places as Ribadesella, Llanes or Santillana del Mar, already in neighboring Cantabria, leaves from Gijón and lasts all day. A day that we are going to dedicate, with the company of our guide, to visiting the most important places and the most special corners of these towns, for many, one of the most beautiful towns in Asturias. In each one of them we will learn about their traditions, their main festivals, and we will know more about their history, their origin and their day to day life. We will unite tradition, fun, incomparable landscapes and the fabulous Asturian gastronomy. With the comfort of having a round trip private transport to Gijón, and the best local recommendations… Don't miss the Asturian East!
Excursion to Lakes of Covadonga and Cangas de Onís from Gijón
Our excursion will begin when our guides pick you up at the meeting point early in the morning to arrive at the Covadonga Lakes as soon as possible and make the most of the day. We will stop at the Interlagos Viewpoint and enjoy the wonderful views it offers of Lake Ercina and Lake Enol. Our guide will make the experience complete by explaining the history of Spain's first national park. Then we will continue until we reach the Basilica of Covadonga, a truly impressive building. We will also see the Cave of the Virgin of Covadonga or La Cuevona, where the carving of La Santina is located. Afterwards we will stop for lunch in Cangas de Onís, to taste typical Asturian dishes or enjoy the city at your leisure. We will have panoramic views from the bus of the beaches of La Espasa, La Isla and La Griega. Next, we will stop at the San Roque viewpoint, with the most beautiful view of Lastres.
Gijon Self-Guided Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery Game
Explore the city at your own pace while playing the Sherlock Holmes City Game, a self-guided tour that offers a lot of freedom and flexibility. You can play when, where and with who you want. Whether you want to play alone for personal excitement or with a group of people this is the game for you! Playing with more groups will turn into a competitive experience, perfect as a teambuilding activity. This game is a fun activity you can do while visiting a city with your family and friends or as a couple. Our City Game offers the maximum independence, you can play pause & continue whenever you want. HOW TO PLAY: Book the City Game, check the email we send you with the simple instructions, download the Loquiz App, access the City Game and you are ready to begin your gaming experience!
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.
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.
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.
Fascinating Memories of the Gijon Walking Tour
Explore Gijon's most charming places with a local guide on a two-hour guided walk tour. Visit the Museo Casa Natal de Jovellanos and learn the history of Gijon. Take a stroll to an interesting Roman's ancient bath near the beach. How does Gaspar Melchor de Jovellanos' house look? Continue your walk around hidden Gijon's streets, buildings, and corners, and stop at the Plaza del Parchís, a classic square where Gijon people meet. You will end the tour at the Parque de Begoña, a pedestrian street with a beautiful park. Relax at the park and enjoy tasting Spanish coffee from nearby coffee joints.
Classic romantic walking tour in Gijon
Enjoy a two-hour world-class romantic walking tour at Gijon with a local guide. Explore the Museo Casa Natal de Jovellanos, a museum with great Asturias history and art collection. Take a walk to the Las Letronas monument and take memorable photos. Visit the Parque Tren de la Libertad garden, and relax in the spellbound charming atmosphere. Why is walking Poniente beach so magical for lovers? You will visit the Playa de Poniente and stroll to the beach. Enjoy walking along the beach and relaxing in the lounges as you get massaged by the sea breeze. Relaxing on the beach is therapeutic but relaxing in the company of your partner is more amazing.
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!
Gijón Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Experience
Discover Gijón from a different perspective on sightseeing and scavenger hunt of the city. Solve riddles and clues that lead to the next location, showing all the city highlights. Solve interesting puzzles, have fun, and learn new things about the city. Explore the city and find hidden gems at your own pace. Try a new type of experience with your smartphone, the perfect mix between a walking tour, sightseeing, and a scavenger hunt. Enjoy the tour in English, Spanish.
Private Transfer from Gijon Cruise Port to Asturias Airport (OVD)
Book your Private Transfer from Gijon Cruise Port to Asturias Airport (OVD). Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttles queues and use our private, door to door airport/port transfer. Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination. Meeting with a Nameplate. We track your Flight. Door-to-door Service. No Hidden Charges. Clean cars & Professional drivers
Guided tour of Gijón
Do you want to know what whaling was like in the Cantabrian Sea? What was the work of the Asturian fishermen at sea or the work of the sardiners? Join us on this tour of the cultural memory of the port of Xixón and the fishing district of Cimavilla. Our itinerary will begin at Casa Paquet and then head to the headquarters of the old seafarers' guild, which would turn Xixón into an important whaling port. Inshore fishing and the canning industry will occupy our attention in the vicinity of the old rula (the fish market), to also talk about the charismatic sardine factories. We will continue our itinerary walking through the streets of the fishing neighborhood of Cimavilla, remembering real people such as La Tarabica, Telvina, Rambal, and we will navigate through their life and work stories. The activity includes entry to the Birthplace of Jovellanos, whose works are related to the sea and the men and women who forged the character of Barriu Altu.
Hiking Experience in Asturias, from Gijón or Oviedo
Asturias is a true paradise for hiking and nature. In a relatively small space, you can visit impressive cliffs, hidden coves, hidden caves... And you can also enjoy its mountains. From the highest peaks of Picos de Europa, Somiedo or Ubiñas, to beautiful mid-mountain routes through the Cantabrian Mountains and its interior mountain ranges. And also, you can walk through its forests, discover small waterfalls, find remains of the civil war....
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.