Private Vigo: Great Galician Tapas tour
Vigo, Spain
From EUR 150.00
Office phone number: +34 678 94 23 19
Private Vigo: Great Galician Tapas tour
Vigo, Spain
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
This private tour is for all the foodies and wine lovers out there! We’ll start off with a market visit before going on a tapas crawl through the city, hitting up the best taverns, bars, and vinotecas in Vigo’s Old Port area. After strolling through the city’s cobblestoned streets like a local, we’ll end the afternoon with even more tapas, and some of that famous Galician wine.
This tour is priced for a minimum group size of two travellers. A solo traveller may still book this private experience but will be charged the base rate for two travellers.
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Highlights
- Get your seafood on! Learn about the types of fish and seafood caught in the Bay of Vigo
- Taste the best Galician wines and dishes in Spain's most important fishing port
- Wander the streets like a local — in between tapas stops your guide will tell you what it’s like to live in this port city
- Sample a selection of different tapas, like cured Spanish hams, cheeses, Spanish tortillas, empanada pie, and mussels
- Learn about the different wines of Galicia, such as Albariño, Godello, and Mencia
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Schedule details
- Duration: 4 hours
- Meeting point:
Canovas de Castillo, 22, Vigo, at the Statue La Bañista. (You will see a wrought-iron statue with a big head called "La Bañista." It’s right in front of the Estacion Maritima.)
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- Starting time: 11.15 AM
- Ending point:
Port area of Vigo
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English-speaking tour guide, 4 tapas and 4 drinks, local taxes.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, any personal expenses or souvenirs, tips/gratuities for your guide.
We’ll begin your private Vigo food tour with a walk through the city streets to the local market, recently re-built into a modern new-age urban city market. There are stalls with literally everything you could imagine, from fresh produce to meats, and of course all the fish and seafood that is brought in every morning from the local fishermen.
After a quick stop at the market, our first stop will be a quaint bar near the Cathedral of Santa Maria de Vigo, where we’ll try Ribeiro white wine served in typical tazas (ceramic bowls used for drinking). We’ll pair that with an empanada Gallega (Galician pie), Spanish tortillas, and so much more!
Then we’re off to a vinoteca (tavern) that specialises in Galician wines. We’ll try a young, red wine that’s made of the Mencia grape, and goes well with cured Spanish meats like jamón and chorizo, as well as try some local cheeses like Tetilla and San Simon.
Walking further through the old, cobblestoned streets of the port area of the city, we’ll make our way to our very last stop. Here we’ll try something this area is famous for: seafood! The catch of the day is usually mussels or some type of shellfish, but it all depends on what’s available that day. We’ll accompany that with the famed Albariño white wine from the D.O. Rias Baixas.
It’s here that your private tour will conclude, but be warned, the food and wine coma may linger for hours!
(If you’d prefer to travel as part of a regular group experience, please book our Great Galician Tapas group tour.)
This tour is priced for a minimum group size of two travellers. A solo traveller may still book this private experience but will be charged the base rate for two travellers.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English-speaking tour guide, 4 tapas and 4 drinks, local taxes.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, any personal expenses or souvenirs, tips/gratuities for your guide.
Dress standard: Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Closure of sites: If any of the bars/restaurants as described above are closed due to any unforeseen circumstances, we will take you to a similar venue and/or ensure you get additional tapas at the stops we can visit.
Child Policy: This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge, however any food or drinks you order for them will be at your own cost. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6. You can do so in the special request box on the checkout page.
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Dietary Notes
If you have any food restrictions due to allergies, diet, or for religious reasons, please advise us at the time of booking so we can make the appropriate arrangements for you. You can do so in the “Additional Information” box at checkout.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +34 678 94 23 19
Email address: info@vigourbanadventures.com
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