Things to do in Province of Pontevedra, Galicia: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

January 9, 2022 Velvet Champine

Pontevedra is a province of Spain along the country's Atlantic coast in southwestern Europe. The province forms the southwestern part of the autonomous community of Galicia. It is bordered by the provinces of A Coruña, Lugo, and Ourense, the country of Portugal and the Atlantic Ocean. The official languages of the Pontevedra province are Spanish and Galician. There is a public institution called the Diputación Provincial of Pontevedra (Provincial Council), whose head office is in Pontevedra city, that provides direct services to citizens such as technical, financial and technological support to the councils of the 62 municipalities of the province of Pontevedra.
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1. 7-Day The Way of St James Bike Tour- The Coast Path - Camino to Santiago

R. do Alferes Malheiro 139, 4000-059 Porto, Portugal Top Bike Tours Portugal
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This cycling tour presents itself as an easy route to reach Santiago de Compostela, the ultimate pilgrimage beacon in the Iberian Peninsula and one of the most important spots for religious tourism in Western Europe. Enjoy a city tour with us in Porto, to get to know a little bit of its architecture, heritage and local traditions. After this, ride towards Santiago, passing by sunny and seaside areas such as Esposende, Caminha and Bayona. Have a delight with the famous Arcade's oysters. Know why Caldas de Reis holds such a royalty importance and end this tour in the Square of Obradoiro, where you can see the colossal baroque cathedral where the remains of the apostle Santiago lies. Route description: Flat for the first 3 days, with a few smooth and short climbs. Hilly in the last 3 days, up and down in secondary roads. 30 % bike lanes and wood walkways, 30% smooth dirt roads. Some coubblestone roads and rough dirt roads, 20 % paved secondary roads with low traffic.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 7 nights accommodation, Bike rent and helmet, GPS with route for self guided, Luggage transfer, Porto arrival and departure airport transfer, Road book, Breakfast, Santiago pick up back to Porto city in Van ( our ticket BUS)

Exclusions: Alcoholic beverages, Insurances (please contract a travel insurance) - Insucances only available in guided bike tours, lunches and dinners

Reviewed By 653emielk

We had an amazing day to enjoy the city of Porto by bike. Even last minute changes we had to make to the group was all handled very professionally and cooperative. The tour was a perfect match between interesting and beautiful Portugese history/architecture and fun biking. It is easy for people of all fitness. Mostly down hill/flat and maybe 1 medium hill going up. Traffic can be a bit chaotic but the tour guide manages it perfectly and safely! But probably the best part was Marta the tour guide. A super enthousiastic, smart and friendly tour guide that just made it an amazing and unforgettable experience. Thanks Marta 10/10.

2. Vigo Private City Tour with Hotel or Port Pick-up

Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain Tour Travel & More
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Enjoy this completely personalized private tour of Vigo and enjoy their most important monuments and sights. Take this opportunity to get to know Vigo in this experience with your own private official tour guide and a private vehicle with chauffeur. Get to personalize your own experience. We will pick you up either from the cruise port or from the your hotel or place of choice in Vigo. 

Inclusions: Private luxury vehicle with chauffeur for 3.5 hours, Private official tour guide for 3.5 hours, Hotel o Cruise Port pick-up and drop off, Private Tour, Local Taxes

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Entrances Fees

Reviewed By laura_westby

Had a great driver and guide to Alhambra Spain from Tour Travel and More. I would highly recommend for all sorts of tour options.

3. Tour Spain and Portugal (North and Center) 15 days

Premiere Tours
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This comprehensive 15 Day Private Tour will provide our guests with the most Northern and Central Portugal and Spain has to offer in terms of culture, history, monuments and sightseeing. Our knowledgeable certified driver-guides will escort and provide all the information about the different topics related to this spectacular tour. The pick up will be at place in Lisbon designated by the guest. This tour usually takes from 6 to 8 hours each day and transportation will be provided using highly comfortable Mercedes Benz vehicles with WiFi onboard and bottled waters.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bottled water, Professional driver-guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By Quest39842961517

This was one of the best tours me and my wife have ever taken during our travels around the world. Premiere Tours is by far the best guiding agency we ever hired, and Jorge Bras is the most knowledgeable guide, a true gentleman, always looking out for our wellbeing. Fatima and Sintra are truly two of the most wonderful places in the planet. The spirituality of Fatima and the mysticism of Sintra with its magical fairytale palaces, made the top on our favorite places in the world list. Even though we were in Portugal for only three days on a business trip, during the pandemic, we decided to contact Premiere Tours for ideas on a one day tour, and we are so pleased that we were advised to take this one. We recommend this highly professional guiding agency to everyone visit Portugal.

4. Pontevedra Unveiled (walking tour)

Loro Ravachol, Praza da Peregrina, 4, 36001 Pontevedra, Spain Galicia Unveiled
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Join us in an exploration of the globally acclaimed city of Pontevedra! Famous for its rich heritage, but also for the many prizes it has been collecting in recent years owing to its revolutionary urban renovation, the quaint capital of the Rias Baixas region is a must. This walking tour looks like this: - We'll see the iconic Peregrina church and cross the threshold of the medieval walls. - We’ll venture into the second largest old town of Galicia, going back in time through the narrow cobblestone streets and a myriad of squares. - We’ll get to the ancient stone bridge which gives name to the city. - We’ll visit what’s left of the medieval walls and some remarkable buildings, returning to the city centre via the old Town Hall. And more :) PS. Bookings will be confirmed by us personally as soon as humanly possible. Times are approximate: We may be able to offer personalised visiting times. For other custom and pricing options please do visit the 'Galicia Unveiled' main website.

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5. Food tour: Tradition and Gastronomy

Travesía Areal, 4, 36970 Sanxenxo, Pontevedra, Spain Rooteiro
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Do you know what the word enxebre means? Galicians call “enxebre” something authentic, native or local. In this route you will discover “enxebre” places where food and wine are elaborated with care in a traditional and homemade way, taking into account local producers. Let me give you an advice, just let your imagination run wild and feel the experience!!! In this route we will visit two local restaurants where we will taste local products such as boiled octopus with delicious potatoes (Galician style), baby cuttlefish, homemade rooster, pork loin fed with galician chestnuts or homemade albarino wine. Get involved and learn a wee bit about our gastronomic culture. Two main dishes and a drink (water, wine or soft drink) are included in every local restaurant. *People with intolerance or allergies, please inform in the booking process. All our routes are designed for small groups in order to offer better care and live an unforgettable experience.

Inclusions: Private transportation, 2 tasting dishes and 1 drink included in every tradicional restaurant., All Fees and Taxes

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Reviewed By RajeckaA

We had a great time with Andres. We spent the morning in the winery, where we had a tour and the wine tasting with the knowledgeable tour guide. Later we had a delicious food which taste would be so very difficulty to forget...

6. Camino de Santiago Compostela Pilgrimage 7 days

Passa Montanhas Trekking and Tours
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SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA PATHWAYS We challenge you to take a millennial path full of history and tradition. Going through it is a unique, personal and meaningful experience that stays for life. The Camino de Santiago is a sculptor of men and, among other things, shows you the detachment and simplicity of life. Everything you need is in your backpack and you know the true meaning of the word freedom.

Inclusions: 24-hour group tracking by field guide, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Insurance included, Pilgrim Passbook, 6 nights in shared accommodation, Transfer from Lisbon, Coimbra and Porto to Valença do Minho and Return

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Reviewed By CatarinaG19

Luís who runs the company really knows everything about the region and its natural resources! Amazing morning spent in nature and the difficulty level was 100% accurate!

7. The Secrets of Pontevedra: Magic and History

Rúa Duque de Tetuán, 36002 Pontevedra, Spain SOUNDWALKRS - Pontevedra
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Discover all the secrets hidden in the magic, architecture and history of Pontevedra with a tour of the secrets hidden in every corner of the city.

Inclusions: All chapters with offline use, maps and tips to explore Pontevedra

Exclusions: Snacks, Smartphone and headsets

8. Squares of Pontevedra: Permanent scenarios of history

Praza da Peregrina, Pontevedra, Spain SOUNDWALKRS - Pontevedra
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Meet, travel and enjoy a tour for the beautiful squares of Pontevedra. Know their details, their stories and the anecdotes that keep these scenarios of history.

Inclusions: All chapters with offline use, maps and tips to explore Pontevedra

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9. Rias Baixas Day Trip from Santiago de Compostela

Rúa da Senra, 14, 15702 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain Galicia Incoming Services
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This excursion will be marked by the long seafaring tradition of Galicia. We propose you to know the Rías Baixas and the region of O Salnés, understanding a little more the culture of Galicia. Drinking from its sea, its landscape and the customs of these towns bathed by the Atlantic. The itinerary that follows the excursion starts at the capital, Pontevedra where we will realize a visit to the city and will be able to see at first hand the wonders that the Quarry tradition has left in this city. Then, we go direction to, Combarro a picturesque town where there are them, full of granaries and houses almost hanging over the sea. After getting lost in the streets of this fishing village, we continue to O Grove, the seafood capital, where a pleasant catamaran ride along the Arousa Estuary with mussels tasting on board will be waiting for us. To end this pleasant trip we will arrive in Cambados, world famous town for its Albariño wine. Do not miss it!

Inclusions: Professional guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Tour by boat with taste of mussels and wine

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Reviewed By Exploration315765

It was our first trip to Santiago. We found a great Hotel, Palacio del Carmen, one week in a good standing place, nice room, outstanding breakfast and lovely staff. We made one day Camino de Santiago walk at the end visiting the magnificent Cathedral witn time to huge Santiago Apóstol figure and making time to pray. We has inesperado day Funisterre tour, ashtoning views. Unforgettable days in Santiago, great food and wines everywhere. My wife and celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary in the right place.

10. Albarino : Sensorial experience and Heritage

Travesía Areal, 4, 36970 Sanxenxo, Pontevedra, Spain Rooteiro
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Do you want to discover the history of one of the most valuable grapes in Galicia? The home of this excelent grape is in the Salnes valley where one of the most valued white wines in the world is produced every year. Its capital, Cambados, located pretty close to Pontevedra, is a land of nobles, Pazos (traditional Galician house) and wine tradition.This wine tradition has been passed generation by generation since the XII century,consequently, its local people, the special care they give to their vineyards throughout the year, as well as its privileged atlantic climate are essential factors in order to get a well balanced wine known as Albariño. Within the Route of Albarino we will visit some of the most important wineries in the area of Salnes where we will enjoy unbeatable views of the Ría de Arousa accompanied by a tasting of different Albariños that will not leave you indifferent. Finally, we will have a special picnic for you with local products in a charming area.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Picnic with products of Galicia., All Fees and Taxes

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Reviewed By RajeckaA

We had a great time with Andres. We spent the morning in the winery, where we had a tour and the wine tasting with the knowledgeable tour guide. Later we had a delicious food which taste would be so very difficulty to forget...

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