"Curious Oviedo: Anecdotes, Secrets, and Surprising Characters
Tour description
A different walk through a city full of details that go unnoticed... until now.
Oviedo is a city with history, art, and architecture… but it is also a city full of unusual anecdotes, unique characters, and curiosities that do not appear in tourist guides.
In this tour, I invite you to discover the most original and entertaining version of Oviedo, through short stories, surprising facts, and corners with their own soul. Ideal for those who already know the city… or for those who want to get to know it in a fun, close, and different way.
This is not a tour of dates, kings, and battles (although there might be some). It is a walking journey through the most human and peculiar side of the city. I will tell you things like:
- Why is there a statue of Mafalda sitting on a bench?
- Which Oviedo character went from being admired to being hunted… and is now a sculpture with glasses?
- Did you know there are more than 100 sculptures in Oviedo and many have a story as strange as it is fun?
- Where is the most mistakenly photographed corner... and what does it have to do with an umbrella?
- What surprising anecdote did Woody Allen experience when he visited the city?
Together we will visit
- Plaza de Alfonso II el Casto (starting point in front of the Cathedral): the historical heart and the starting point.
- La Regenta and her critical gaze: a statue that observes everything… and makes you think.
- Calle Cimadevilla and Calle de la Rúa: buildings with details that no one looks at… but everyone should.
- Mercado del Fontán and Plaza del Paraguas: humor, tradition, and the secrets of everyday life in Oviedo.
- Teatro Campoamor and the backstage of the Princess of Asturias Awards: anecdotes of celebrities and little-known stories.
😄 Why take this tour?
- Because you will laugh, be surprised, and learn without realizing it.
- Because it is not a “manual” tour, but a relaxed and entertaining experience, like a walk with someone who knows the city well.
- Because children, adults, and even Oviedo locals have a great time.
- Because it is a different way to discover local history: through people, sculptures, and small details.
If you feel like getting to know Oviedo in another way, without rush, with curiosities, good vibes, and a different perspective... this is your tour.
See you in Vetusta!
What will we see on this tour?
