Shore Walking Tours
With the interest of offering shore excursion options adjusted to the tastes and budgets of everyone, we offer “Walking Tours” of the cities of the ports of call for cruise ships that come to Galicia. Travelers will be able to better know and enjoy each one of them. We limit the number to 8 people so that the walking tour is not overcrowded and they can interact with the guide.
La Coruña
Called “the crystal city” for the glass-fronted galerias (balconies) overlooking the sea from the Los Cantones area. It is a very friendly and lively city to explore on foot. We will visit its historic center that is located a few meters from the port, with countless stories of famous pirates, legends and heroines, such as María Pita and the legendary Isabel Zendal, a world-renowned nurse. included a bottle of wine and some tapas.
Approximate duration: 2 hours
Ferrol
Industrial city closely linked to the sea with a naval base. In the vicinity of the port, it has the Magdalena neighborhood, with numerous Art-deco style houses from the beginning of the 20th century. The Naval Museum, the Holy Week Museum and the San Xiao Cathedral. included a bottle of wine and some tapas.
Approximate duration: 2 hours
Vigo
Vigo is an industrial city always facing the sea, with its famous “stone market”, where you can enjoy fresh oysters and traditional tapas. It has a limited but interesting old town. Source of inspiration for Jules Verne and his book 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. included a bottle of wine and some tapas.
Approximate duration: 2 hours
Villagarcia
Capital of the Ría de Arosa, Villagarcía is a small town at the beginning of the Arosa estuary. It is a meeting point for the different towns in the area, with monuments such as the Vistalegre convent or the Castro Alobre, a Celtic settlement, still under excavation. Tapas bars, and relaxed atmosphere. included a bottle of wine and some tapas.
Approximate duration: 2 hours
Includes:
- Pick up and return to the port on foot.
- Guide
- Some tapas and a bottle of wine for the group
- Tourist map of the city
- Groups limited to 8 people
You need to bring:
- Comfortable shoes
- Cash for souvenirs and lunch
Walking Tours of Galician ports
Links of interest: Tours of Galicia, Food & Wine Tours, Cruise Timetables
Cruise lines stopping in Galicia: Aida, Msc, Tui cruises, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity