Vigo 3-Hour Electric Bike Tour with Optional Cruise Terminal Pick-Up for Cruisers
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This electric bike tour in Vigo lasts about three hours and includes liability and accident insurance, a hygienic cover and helmet, and bike use. The tour offers an optional pick-up service from the cruise terminal for an extra cost per person. Along the route, participants will visit several key locations, starting with a stop at the statue commemorating Galician emigration, where the story of Lola provides insight into Galicia's 20th-century history. Next, the tour follows the coastal bike path to Paseo Maritimo de Bouzas, a seaside neighborhood. Here, the group pauses at the Statues dos Peixes to learn about important local fish species and the traditions of harvesting barnacles and mussels, including culinary uses. The nearby Citroen terminal in Bouzas is also discussed, explaining the impact of the French company's arrival on Vigo's development. Riders continue to Playa Samil, where they can view the beach and the Cíes Islands, along with the beaches of Los Olmos, La Fuente, and Alcabre. The tour then follows the Paseo Fluvial del Rio Lagares, a scenic riverside path leading back to Samil beach. The route stops at Estadio Abanca Balaidos for about 20 minutes, where the guide covers the football club's origins, including the creation of the anthem "Oliveira dos cenanos," which celebrates Galician culture and history. The economic influence of the Stellantis factory (Citroen-PSA) on Vigo over the past 50 years is also explained. The final section explores the old part of Vigo with personal stories about the city's evolution during the last five decades. The group stops at the Olive Tree viewpoint for views of the Ria de Vigo and, if possible, visits Antonio's basketry workshop, which represents living local history. This tour is not recommended for people with mobility issues, those shorter than 150 cm, or anyone weighing more than 140 kg. Tips and private transportation are not included.
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Itinerary
Galician Emigration Statue
The tour makes a 20-minute stop at the statue commemorating Galician emigration. The guide shares the story of Lola, providing a testimony of events that occurred in Galicia during the 20th century.
20 min
Paseo Maritimo de Bouzas
The group cycles along the coastal bike path to the seaside neighborhood of Bouzas. They stop at the Statues dos Peixes for about 20 minutes to discuss the most important local fish species and explain how barnacles and mussels are collected and used in cooking. The nearby Citroen terminal in Bouzas is also highlighted, with details on how the arrival of the French company affected Vigo's growth.
20 min
Playa Samil
At Playa Samil, participants enjoy views of the beach itself and the Cíes Islands. The beaches of Los Olmos, La Fuente, and Alcabre are also visible from this point.
Paseo Fluvial del Rio Lagares
The tour follows the riverside path along the Lagares River, leading back toward Playa Samil. This section is done on foot along a scenic trail.
Estadio Abanca Balaidos
The tour stops here for 20 minutes. The guide explains the main features of the football club, including the creation of the anthem 'Oliveira dos cenanos,' which honors Galician culture, history, and tradition. The economic impact of the Stellantis factory (Citroen-PSA) on Vigo over the last 50 years is also discussed.
20 min
Vigo
The final 20-minute stop is a tour of the old part of Vigo with personal stories covering the past 50 years of the city's history. The group also stops at the Olive Tree viewpoint to look out over the Ria de Vigo. When possible, the tour visits Antonio's small basketry workshop, a working example of Vigo's living history.
20 min
Meeting point
As for our place is at the end of the galleries located between 74 and 76 García Barbón Street. The place is behind the gates on the left
End point
As for our place is at the end of the galleries located between 74 and 76 García Barbón Street. The place is behind the gates on the left
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.