Top 20 Experiences in gijon
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.
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 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 Cantabrian are magical corners, full of history and tradition. On this excursion, Luarca, Cudillero and Avilés open their doors to you so that you can discover each of their corners. Incredible beaches, incomparable 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. Do not miss it!
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.
Excursion to Lakes of Covadonga and Cangas de Onís from Gijón and Oviedo
Our excursion will begin when our guides pick you up at the meeting point early in the morning to arrive as soon as possible at the Lakes of Covadonga and make the most of the day. We will stop at the Mirador de Entrelagos and enjoy the wonderful views that it offers us of Lake Ercina and Lake Enol. Our guide will make the experience complete by explaining the history of the first national park in Spain. Then we will continue until we reach the Basilica of Covadonga, a truly impressive building, made with stone extracted from the mountains of Covadonga. We will also see the Cueva de la Virgen de Covadonga or La Cuevona, where the carving of the Virgin of Covadonga or La Santina, patron saint of all Asturians, is found. Then we will stop for lunch in Cangas de Onís, a small but very charming city where the options to taste typical Asturian dishes or anything else are many and varied.
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.
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.
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.
Day Trip to Covadonga Lakes Vip
We propose a very complete itinerary so you won't miss a thing. We'll start on the bus! During the journey we will tell you the history of cider and local gastronomy. The Natural Park of Covadonga was the first National Park in Spain and, in 1995, it was renamed the Picos de Europa National Park and Biosphere Reserve. If Asturias holds the title of Natural Paradise, it is clear that it is for a reason. The surroundings are breathtaking, and if you get a clear day we can assure you that you'll be hard pressed to find a landscape as beautiful as this one.
Self-Guided Sherlock Holmes Gijon City Game
Immerse yourself in the exciting world of Sherlock Holmes by collecting clues as part of a fun smartphone game. Solve the murder of a fictional character with your colleagues, friends, or family, and explore the highlights of Gijon along the way. Make your way through the city by downloading the game app that will lead you around with specific directions. Take part in a unique adventure, full of brain teasers, puzzles, and lots of British humor. Become a high-class detective for a day and work alongside Sherlock Holmes. Take as long as you need to tackle this crime case, stopping to explore the area whenever you wish to. Restart the game when you're ready and have a blast while you come across iconic sites, such as the Parque de Begoña, Gijon. Whilst this game does not focus on interacting with your surroundings nor informing you about it, it is the perfect activity to explore this amazing city in a fun and interactive way.
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.
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!