Private Tour of Gijón
Do you want to know what whaling was like in the Cantabrian? What was the work of the Asturian fishermen at sea or the work of the sardines? Join us on this tour of the cultural memory of the port of Xixon and the seafaring neighborhood of Cimavilla.
Our itinerary will start at Casa Paquet and then head to the headquarters of the old dizzy guild, which would turn Xixon into an important whaling port.
Offshore fishing and the canning industry will take our attention in the vicinity of the old rula (the auction), to talk also about the charismatic sardines. We will continue our itinerary walking through the streets of the seafaring neighborhood of Cimavilla, remembering real characters like La Tarabica, Telvina, Rambal, and navigate their stories of life and work.
The activity includes entrance to the Casa Natal de Jovellanos, whose works relate to the sea and the men and women who forged the character of Barriu Altu.
Options
2-Hour Private Tour of Oviedo
What's included in Private Tour of Gijón
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
We will begin by discovering the whaling and its relationship with one of the most cider areas of Xixon: La Cuesta'l Cholo.
Sardine, mouth, pulpu! Meet the sardiners and work in the old rula (lunch).
We will finish our itinerary through the port of Cimavilla on the spit, a very special place for fishermen.
Inclusions
- Entrance to the Casa Natal Museum of Jovellanos
- Historian and official guide of Spanish-speaking Asturias (tour is NOT offered in English)
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It is not recommended for travelers with mobility limitations who do not have a wheelchair.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The guide (Denis or Jorge) will be waiting for you in front of Casa Paquet (tourist office). Get the green umbrella!
End Points
- We will finish in the surroundings of Xixon’s Plaza Mayor an hour and a half later.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Show this voucher to the guide upon arrival.
