Private Cultural Tour of Oviedo, Asturias capital
– Oviedo´s Cathedral San Salvador (45 minutes). We are visiting one of the main destinations for pilgrims since yesteryear, Oviedo’s Cathedral (XIII-XVI). This gothic-style monument is recognized for the quality and quantity of relics that it contains.
– Old Town (1 hour 15 minutes). We continue to know the alleys with emblematic Romanic buildings, the charming squares and the statues collection of this lovely city.
– City Center (45 minutes). You will be driven to the city centre where you will visit: San Francisco Park, the Provincial hospice, Princess Letizia Congress Hall/Calatrava’s monument, America Square and Principe Felipe’s Auditorium.
– Pre-Roman Monuments. On the way up to “Naranco Mount” we will visit “San Miguel de Lillo” and “Santa Maria del Naranco”( both pre-Roman monuments) which are located in an amazing natural environment and designated one of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sities.
– Gascona street, Sidra Boulevard, Oviedo Spain (1 hour 30 minutes). “Espicha” as Asturians call a festive gathering in which its famous local drink is taken, the cider. We will have a popular meal in an Asturian cidermill that will allow us to know the local culture from another sense.
We have 3 options menus: 25€, 20€ or 10€ (drinks&IVA included). Cidermill name: “Boulevard de la Sidra” in the typical Gascona street in the city centre.
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Oviedo is the capital of Asturias and combines a rich history, an impressive old town with Romanic buildings and a gastronomic offer that is among the best in Spain. This is why this small city is a must-stop on any trip through Northern Spain and the reason why every year receives so many pilgrims.
After a journey to its history and visit its monuments designed a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, we will end the visit with a popular meal in a cidermill which makes this tour a perfect combination to know this northern region of Spain.
Local professional guides, pick up at cruise port, special group rates and full refund if your ship can´t dock !!