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Free walking tour through the center of Vigo

Duration: 2h
Languages: English, Spanish
Quality Verified Registered on July 31, 2018

We are the first free walking tours company of Galicia and we will be very happy to show you A Coruña, Santiago de Compostela, Pontevedra, Vigo, Ourense, Lugo, Sarria and Fisterra. All our guide are local official tour guides, enthusiastic and looking forward to show you are beutiful Galicia. Now we're also expanding our free walking tours to the United States in cities like Miami, Chicago, New Orleans, etc

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  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
  • Accepts electronic payment
    This tour allows payment by electronic means or credit card

Tour description

Discover the old town of Vigo with us on this two-hour tour in which, starting from the crowded Puerta del Sol, we will walk through the central streets of the Olívica city, telling you, of course, where that name comes from.

From the Celtic origins of the city, to the most recent industrialization , we will advance through the history of the most populated city in all of Galicia.

With a marked marine spirit , represented in sculptures such as the Siren or Neptune, we can see from the upper part the castle of San Sebastián, the Vigo estuary while you learn everything related to this fortress and that of O Castro.

The Cíes Islands have become one of the main tourist reference points in the area and from the top of the city, with unbeatable views , we will learn more about these islands as well as the work that is carried out in the shipyards or the free zone.

We will also talk about the crucial role that Vigo had in the independence wars against the invasion of Napoleonic troops, and you will be able to see various pazos and mansions , stately buildings of the highest lineage and that have given for centuries a great sample of the exquisite architectural taste of area.

You will not be able to leave Vigo without seeing its Co-Cathedral, dating the current construction from the 19th century, the relationship between the work of the great Jules Verne and the city , or the spectacular gastronomy that can be enjoyed in the A Pedra Market.

Route: Porta do Sol, Castle of San Sebastián, Olivo, Paseo Alfonso XII, Barrio de Berbés, Praza de Almeida, Collegiate Church of Santa María and Paseo Marítimo.




* Free payment for each attendee at the end of the visit.

* Punctuality is important. Reservations for visits will be held for 5 minutes after the start of the visit. Once this time has elapsed, the places will be released for the waiting list.

* In the case of not attending, it is requested and appreciated that the reservation be canceled or communicated so that the guide is not waiting and does not make the rest of the attendees wait.

* Reservations of more than 6 people in the same group of friends/family are not allowed . In case of making separate reservations for a group larger than 6 people, the guide can reject the attendees at the same meeting point.

* The client can request receipt of his payment or claim forms.

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Praza Porta do Sol 6 36202 Vigo Ponte...
    Praza Porta do Sol 6 36202 Vigo Pontevedra Spain
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    LOOK FOR THE BLUE UMBRELLA Next to the Mermaid Statue with blue umbrella. As the square is under construction, specifically where the Mermaid Statue and the Banco de Santander office are located.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Porta do Sol Square
  • 2
    Outside visit
    San Sebastian Castle
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Vigo olive tree
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Walk of Alfonso XII
  • 5
    Outside visit
    O Berbés
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Almeida Square
  • 7
    Outside visit
    Co-Cathedral - Basilica of Santa María de Vigo
  • 8
    Outside visit
    Promenade

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or credit card payment is accepted.
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