Private Historic Tour of Vigo with an Official Guide

Categories Spain, Vigo, Things to do in Vigo, Tours & Activities in Vigo Tag Private Tour

At this Accessible Vigo Shore Excursion, we will pick you up either at your hotel in Vigo or any other agreed point in the city. During the tour, you will enjoy spectacular views from the coach of the Cies Islands, declared a National Park. Standing amidst the forest and leisure areas are the remains of the hill-forts that constituted the early settlement. The ruins of the 10th-century O Penso Castle were used for the construction of the 17th-century Fortaleza do Castro. Moreover, you’ll pause for a panoramic view of the city here.

Continuing through the city, you will admire the elegant facades as you pass by Plaza de España and Plaza de América. Upon arrival at 17th-century Castrelos park, you will have free time to wander through the stunning french style gardens. Within the grounds, you can detect the palace built in 1620. It is recently restored to become Quiñones de Leon Municipal Museum.

Finally, you will enjoy a walking tour through the atmospheric old town (O Berbés neighborhood) to see and smell the daily fish market. Besides, we will stop at Praza da Pedra. We will introduce you to the world’s most renowned oyster tasting bars and some of the best tapas places in Vigo. We would recommend stopping here for a lunch break. Enjoy tasty food along with a chilled glass of the locally produced Albariño white wine. Moreover, your tour guide will be happy to tell some of the Celtic civilization legacies, mysteries, and culture of Galicia.

Highlights of the Accessible Vigo Shore Excursion:

Explore the history and tradition of Vigo on a private guided tour
Discover the atmospheric old town including Praza da Pedra
Visit Plaza de España, Plaza de America, Castrelos park and the Quiñones de Leon Municipal Museum as well as the historical Fortaleza do Castro
Spectacular panoramic views of the city

Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with manual or lift ramp access and wheelchair tie-downs
Private local tour guide for 4 hours
Cruise or hotel pick-up and drop off
All local taxes

Our itineraries are a selection of those most interesting parts that avoids steps, pronounced hills and cobblestones, following a mostly flat path along the tour, and we tailor each tour to each group’s preferences and specific accessibility needs.

This tour includes private accessible transport which is available for reaching most of the locations described on the itinerary, therefore walking parts can be also shortened, for those preferring to stay longer at the minivan or the minibus.

Meeting point: Hotel or Cruise Pick-up or Other
Starting time: Flexible
Duration: 4 Hours
Return: We recommend allowing time for a Lunch break to sample typical local cuisine and wine at one of our suggested Restaurants, equipped with an adapted toilet.