Private Guided Walking Tour of Oviedo Old Town
Savor gourmet cider on the side of the rich historical and cultural heritage of Oviedo, the capital city of the Principality of Asturias. Dating to as early as the 8th century, the administrative and commercial centre of the region where the saying "Cider is the sap of Asturias" is common, seamlessly blends culture and history into an unquestionable medieval flavour etching its atmospheric Old Town, home to the historic Cimadevilla Street hosting a stunning historic architectural showcase and lively cultural events, the magnificent 13th-century Metropolitan Cathedral of San Salvador and its photogenic Garden Of Caudillos Kings, Gascon Street – the “Boulevard of Cider” where cider is served in unique Oviedo's way.
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Private Guided Walking Tour of Oviedo Old Town
What's included in Private Guided Walking Tour of Oviedo Old Town
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Plaza del Fontan
Start the tour by getting immersed in the vibrant atmosphere at the cozy Fontan Square, full of activities from eating, drinking, chatting, street performances to bustling flea markets on weekend mornings. The historical meeting point since the 9th century is an ideal starting point to explore Oviedo’s rich culture.
Then, head to the city center and encounter the 15th-century Town Hall. The Castilian Renaissance guild house features an elegant portico which dominates the Constitution Square together with the splendid façade in a striking reddish shade of San Isidoro Church.
The archway underneath the clock tower at the center of the Town Hall reveals the picturesque Cimadevilla Street - an exciting journey through time, from stunning historic architecture, most notably the 17th-century Baroque Valdecarzana-Heredia Palace and the Museum of Fine Arts of Asturias, to lively cultural events celebrating Oviedo’s traditions and history.
Inclusions
- Official Tour Guide
- Private Guided Tour
- Gratuities
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- At the Caño del Fontán, your tour guide shall be waiting with a Signboard.
End Points
- At the Statue of Woody Allen.
