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Vigo: Private Walking Tour with local guide

1. Vigo: Private Walking Tour with local guide

Meet your guide at the “El Sireno” statue at the Puerta del Sol square. Your guide will lead you through a scenic and informative walking tour of Vigo, showing you over 10 of the city's most beloved sights. Hear about Vigo’s fascinating role in Spanish, Roman, Viking, and French history. Learn about the many famous historical figures who have spent time in Vigo including Julio Verne, Isaac Newton, and Francis Drake.  Stroll through the “Casco Vello,” the historic district of Vigo. Take a walk down “la Calle del Príncipe,” Vigo’s best street for shopping. See the La Alameda park, which hides a stone zoo of animal sculptures. Walk by the gorgeous Neo-Baroque theater Teatro Garcia Barbón. Admire the La Farola de Urzaíz, a beautiful street lamp designed by Jenaro de la Fuente which is also an iconic meeting point in Vigo. Stop at Los Galeones de Rande, a monument to the dozens of ships sunk during the 1702 Battle of Rande. Your tour continues as you visit other famous sights of Vigo such as El Cruce de Los Bancos, El Teatro Fraga, El Marco, La Puerta del Sol, El Monumento a Los Galeones de Rande, El Olivo, La Plaza de la Constitución, and La Colegiata. Your tour ends with a visit to the statue of Jules Verne located at Vigo’s port.

Vigo: Sherlock Holmes Smartphone App City Game

2. Vigo: Sherlock Holmes Smartphone App 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 Vigo, including the Concatedral Basilica de Santa Maria de vigo. After downloading the app and entering the code, embark on 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 criminal 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 Castelo de San sebastian. 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. Get ready for a walk through the most beautiful places in the city.

Granbazán Winery: Guided Tour and Wine Tasting

3. Granbazán Winery: Guided Tour and Wine Tasting

Explore the Granbazán Winery on a guided tour that includes a tasting of its fine wines paired with typical Galician foods and the opportunity to unwind as you stroll throughout the vineyard.  Discover the origins of viticulture in the Rias Baixas as your guide leads you around the complex. See the winery and vineyards and taste the wines accompanied by a traditional Galician aperitif. Enjoy a relaxing hike through the forest, past the rivers and mill routes, as well as numerous nearby points with great architectural and cultural value. Admire the beautiful landscapes that make this winery even more special.

Vigo: Private Sailing Cruise for 2 with Dinner and Wine

4. Vigo: Private Sailing Cruise for 2 with Dinner and Wine

Hop aboard a beautiful sailboat for a private tour of the picturesque Vigo estuary. Treat your significant other to a romantic evening with a delicious traditional dinner and wine. Admire the striking landscape surrounding you and watch the sun setting over the ocean. Meet your skipper at the port and embark on a scenic adventure. Sit back on the deck to take in the view or relax in the double cabin with clean bed linen, towels, and other amenities. Sail along the coastline of the tranquil Vigo estuary and gasp at the colorful sunset from the water. Upon returning to port, the skipper will disembark for you to enjoy an intimate dining experience with a 3-course menu and D.O. Rías Baixas Albariño white wine. Menu AppetizersMussels in vinaigrette, potato and tuna balls, toasted bread roll with caramelized onions, toasted bread with ham and tomato, smoked salmon with chia seed canapes, and vol-au-vents. Main dishTraditional paella DessertSweet cream cheese pies and fresh fruit skewers

From Santiago de Compostela: Vigo and Baiona Day Tour

5. From Santiago de Compostela: Vigo and Baiona Day Tour

Start your tour with a visit to the maritime port of Vigo. Learn about its economic importance to the area and discover the most well-known and curious sculptures of the city that preside over it. Continue with a walk through the old town where you can stroll through its main streets and traditional houses. Next, head to the impressive park of Monte do Castro, a park with a fortress at the center of the city where you can enjoy spectacular views of the Vigo estuary. Continue your route to the beautiful town of Baiona, crowned by its impressive castle, now converted into a Parador. Explore the town's beautiful streets and experience its lively atmosphere. Enjoy some free time to sample the region's local gastronomy and chill at the beach before returning to Santiago.

Pontevedra: Private Sailing Trip to Cíes Islands

6. Pontevedra: Private Sailing Trip to Cíes Islands

This private trip will take you from Pontevedra to the Cíes Islands on a boat steered by a skipper. Discover for yourself why these beautiful islands have been declared part of the National Park of the Atlantic Islands. You’ll set off from Pontevedra, as you enjoy unobstructed views of the coast from your private boat on the beautiful Ria de Vigo. Take in the landscape and relax on the calm waters on your way to the archipelago.  Once you arrive at the south island San Martiño, you’ll have time to explore at your leisure. Forge a route through this small island, and discover the natural ecological beauty of the landscape uninhabited by people.  Your next stop will be Rhodes beach, which connects the two northernmost islands. Here you can enjoy a walk on the white sandy beach, stop for a picnic, and take an ocean dip if the weather allows. Finally, take in the views of the bay's sparkling waters on your way back to the Pontevedra shore.

From Pontevedra: Private Sailing Workshop Trip for Beginners

7. From Pontevedra: Private Sailing Workshop Trip for Beginners

Join a private sailing workshop for beginners from Pontevedra and learn about this thrilling water sport with your own personal instructor. Get a grasp of the basics as you sail around the safe waters of Ría de Vigo while surrounded by sweeping views of the bay and the Cíes Islands. This sailing excursion is perfect for complete beginners who want to try their hand at a new sport. As your instructor, your skipper will accompany you on a first-class 7.5 boat as you learn all about the mechanisms and maneuvers involved in sailing. Set out on the beautiful waters of Ría de Vigo as you get an overview of the basics of operating and navigating the boat. Get a comprehensive introduction to the sport before taking the lead as you practice your skills on board.

Vigo: Foiling Experience with Instructor

8. Vigo: Foiling Experience with Instructor

Try your hand at the modern sport of foiling in the picturesque environment of the Port of Vigo. Learn basic techniques and enjoy the company of a professional guide throughout your experience. Stay safe by navigating within the beautiful and quiet Vigo estuary. Receive a short technique course then dive right in to begin your adventure. Take advantage of a semi-rigid inflatable boat that will serve as a safety vehicle to help you make the most of your time. Receive personalized instructions while you ride, as your instructor follows you wherever you go to monitor your performance. Start by learning how to get on the board quickly, then get comfortable little by little and master the sport. Take in the magical feeling of flying over the water.

Vigo: Outdoor Urban Escape Room Game

9. Vigo: Outdoor Urban Escape Room Game

Become the protagonist of your own adventure as you race around the streets of Vigo in an outdoor escape game. Choose between two challenges and receive both a physical box and a digital app to help guide you through the port and old town. Before your adventure, receive a physical box posted to your address that contains reports, maps, photographs, and letters. Download the digital app and discover videos, games, clues, and information about Vigo's landmarks. Combine the app and physical materials to solve the mystery. Feel like a detective as you walk through the streets of Vigo's Casco Vello (old town), located near the port and surrounded by elegant churches and quirky older buildings. You can choose between two different options:  The Masked MurdererInvestigate the identity of a serial killer who has killed several young women, broadcasting the murders on social media and moving their bodies to well-known places in Vigo. The Spear of DestinyGet hold of the Spear of Destiny before it falls into enemy hands. Through a telegram sent between two Nazi collaborators, historian Sarah Levi has traced the Spear of Destiny, with which the Romans killed Jesus Christ on the cross, to Vigo. Now it's your job to locate it.

Vigo: Vigo Estuary Private 1-Night Romantic Sailboat Trip

10. Vigo: Vigo Estuary Private 1-Night Romantic Sailboat Trip

Hop aboard a beautiful sailing yacht with your loved one and see the Vigo Estuary from the water at sunset. Then, dock the boat and tuck into a delicious, tête-à-tête dinner onboard followed by a private overnight stay in the boat's comfortable cabin and a refreshing breakfast in the morning. Let yourself be cradled by the waves, the sunset, and the intimacy of the moment on a private sailing experience. Sit back and relax as the skipper sails in the estuary, feeling the wind in your hair. Once the boat is docked in the port, enjoy a delicious meal for two aboard without any distractions, as the skipper will leave the ship. Spend the night in the exclusive and comfortable cabin on board, and tuck into a refreshing breakfast when you wake up.

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4.3 / 5

based on 44 reviews

The tour itself was good but they do need to be sure they mention that their meeting place is a 55min walk out of the city center.

Total value. The knowledge of our guide Olally was amazing and she really made our walk around Vigo entertaining