Private Tour of Gijón
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Entrance to the Casa Natal Museum of Jovellanos
- Historian and official guide of Spanish-speaking Asturias (tour is NOT offered in English)
Meeting Location
Calle Oscar Olavarría
Centro, 33201 Gijón, Asturias, Spain
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Plaza Mayor
Gijón, 33201 Gijón, Asturias, Spain
We will finish in the surroundings of Xixon’s Plaza Mayor an hour and a half later.
What To Expect
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Calle Atocha
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Sala de Exposiciones Antigua Rula
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Punta Liquerique (pass by)
Museo Casa Natal de Jovellanos
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
El Lavaderu (pass by)
Playa de San Lorenzo
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Plaza Mayor
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- It is not recommended for travelers with mobility limitations who do not have a wheelchair.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Entrance to the Casa Natal Museum of Jovellanos.
- Historian and official guide of Spanish-speaking Asturias (tour is NOT offered in English).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 18..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Tour of Gijón is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- It is not recommended for travelers with mobility limitations who do not have a wheelchair.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Tour of Gijón will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Entrance to the Casa Natal Museum of Jovellanos
- Historian and official guide of Spanish-speaking Asturias (tour is NOT offered in English)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- It is not recommended for travelers with mobility limitations who do not have a wheelchair.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
