Best Day Trips from Vigo

From the traditional excursion to the Cíes Islands sailing through the Vigo estuary, to trips to the closest towns to the city and others not so close, Vigo has many interesting full day plans, so embarking on one of these excursions is one of the best things you can see and do in Vigo or outside of it.

Generally these types of excursions can be done on your own or you can also do it by hiring a private excursion with all the comforts, which will take you to see the most interesting places in the outskirts of Vigo, by sea, land or air.

This tour departs from Pontevedra, which is located about 30 minutes drive from Vigo city, so if you want to participate in it, you will have to get to this town on your own and right there, get on the bus that will take you to the area of Finisterre and Costa da Morte. During the trip you will get to know part of the Camino de Santiago and the places where pilgrims usually pass through.

The trip will also be full of magical and wonderful places to see and photograph, as well as religious temples worth admiring. The tour guide will tell you in detail everything you want to know about each of the monuments you will visit along the way.

Among the most beautiful places you will see is the Ézaro waterfall, the only river in Continental Europe that flows into the sea in the form of a waterfall, a real spectacle. On the way back you will know all the stories and legends about Costa de Morte.

Details of interest

• Price: From 50 euros per person.
• Duration: This experience has an approximate duration of 9 to 11 hours.
• Means of transportation: Transportation is by bus with all the comforts.
• Advantages of this option: This tour is in Spanish, although it can also be requested in English. It is not necessary to print the ticket, you can take it electronically. Transportation is included.
• Disadvantages of this option: Not suitable for people with limited or reduced mobility. Pets are not allowed, not even assistance pets. Food and beverages are not included.

This excursion departs from Vigo and will take you to two of the most lively places in the outskirts of Vigo. We are talking about Tui and Baiona. In the case of the first one, you can visit the historic center, visit the Cathedral of Tui and take a picture or two during the walk. You can also take a complete tour of the town of Tui.

If there is something that your tour guide will tell you about this town is that it is possible to find a great architectural legacy for the city of Vigo and for Galicia as a whole. It is a town that still retains much of its medieval essence, so once you enter the old town, you will feel like in that time.

In the case of Baiona is a fishing village par excellence, where you will not only walk around the place, but you will also have the opportunity to try some of the Galician cuisine that is very well rooted in Baiona.

Interesting details

• Price: From 150 euros per person, although the price may vary according to the number of people on the tour.
• Duration: It has an approximate duration of 6 hours and a half.
• Means of transportation: The tour will be done in a private car according to the number of people on the tour.
• Advantages of this option: It is a private tour, so only you and your group participate in it. It includes the professional guide who will accompany you and tell you everything you want to know about each place. You have the option of transportation to and from the hotel where you are staying.
• Disadvantages of this option: Tapas, drinks and other food are not included. Tips are not included in the price. It is not adapted for people in wheelchairs or with reduced mobility.

This ride to Santiago de Compostela with an approximate duration of 7 hours, is one of the best alternatives you will have if you are traveling on a cruise and need to arrive back in time. It takes you to know the city of Santiago, which is the capital of the province of Galicia, and departs from Vigo.

The best thing about this excursion is that it has a maximum capacity of 15 people, so the tour guide who will accompany you on this experience will have an almost personalized treatment. You will see the most interesting sights in Santiago, but you will also have time to explore it on your own.

Not only will you photograph the beautiful panoramic views you will get all over the city, but you will also be able to ask your tour guide anything you want to know about this city and its countless stories. You should be in good physical shape to live this experience, because the tour is done on foot.

Details of interest

• Price: From 135 euros per person, approximately.
• Duration: This tour can last around 7 hours.
• Means of transportation: The transportation is adapted to the number of people attending the tour, but always maintaining comfort.
• Advantages of this option: Free time to explore the city on your own is included, in addition to the guided tour. A local and professional guide is included. It is a tour suitable for people traveling on cruise ships, because the arrival on time to the ship is guaranteed. There will be a maximum of 15 people on the tour.
• Disadvantages of this option: It is not adapted for people in wheelchairs. Meals, snacks and beverages are not included. Gratuity is not included in the base price.

Beyond the traditional tours of Vigo, you have the option to do a tour like this one, which includes pick up by car from your hotel or accommodation. In addition, you will have the chance to taste some of the typical Vigo gastronomy, such as mussels and wine straight from the vineyard town of Cambados.

Once you arrive in the Rias Baixas the first thing you will do is visit a winery where you can taste the different flavors of the wine of Vigo and Cambados. Then you will embark on a trip along the Arousa estuary to visit Taja Island and Albariño.

Definitely this is a tour without waste, in which you will not only be able to ask your guide everything you want to know about the Rias Baixas, but you will also have the opportunity to taste on your own the flavors that emerge from this area of Vigo.

Interesting details

• Price: From 270 euros per person, approximately.
• Duration: This tour has an approximate duration of 8 to 9 hours, that is, full day.
• Means of transportation: The transportation will be in a private vehicle with all the comforts.
• Advantages of this option: You will have wifi during the car ride, as well as phone charger inside the car. You will have access to bottled water and wine tasting fees are included in the price. Snacks and mussel tasting tickets are included. Photographic souvenir is included. This is a guided tour, so only your group will participate.
• Disadvantages of this option: Lunch and other meals not included in the price are not included. Tips are not included. It is not adapted for wheelchair users.

On this private tour you and your group will go straight to visit two wineries that belong to the Albariño wineries under the Rías Baixas appellation. On the tour you will learn about the winemaking process from the very beginning. One of the things that will catch your attention is the particular way they have to treat the vines.

The way of making wine that is applied in this place, finds its roots in the influences of the Atlantic. Of course you will also taste the wines, but you will love to talk to the different winemakers who are in charge of the delicate and careful process of making Albariño wine.

Details of interest

• Price: From 310 euros per person, approximately.
• Duration: This tour can last around 8 hours.
• Means of transportation: Transportation will be by private car with all the comforts, depending on the size of the group.
• Advantages of this option: This is a private tour, so only you and your group will be able to participate. A tour guide will be accompanying you throughout the trip. You will have wifi connection on board. All taxes and fees are covered. Transportation to and from your accommodation is also included.
• Disadvantages of this option: Lunch is not included during the experience. Gratuities are not included in the price of the excursion. Not adapted for people in wheelchairs or with other movement difficulties.

In this full day cruise departing from the port of Vigo, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a full day of beach, sun and sand. You have two options to enjoy this tour. The first is to stay on board during the whole experience to snorkel and enjoy the view of the islands and the sea from the boat.

The second option is to get off at the islands to enjoy the coast and the sand, plus a good few hours enjoying walking around the islands. The best thing about this experience is that it is private, which means that only your group will be present. The crew of the boat will always be attentive to what you need or your companions need.

The sailboat is equipped with all the amenities you need to live a premium experience, but above all, you have the possibility to discover the local nature if you decide to get off the boat to discover a little more of the Cíes Islands.

Interesting details

• Price: From 1,000 euros per group of up to 10 people.
• Duration: The experience can last between 6 and 7 hours, approximately.
• Means of transportation: You will arrive on your own at the port and from there you can board the boat that will take you to the Islands.
• Advantages of this option: Snacks are included. Snorkeling equipment is also included. All taxes and fees are paid. It is a private tour so only your group can participate.
• Disadvantages of this option: It is not an adapted experience for people in wheelchairs or with reduced mobility.

In this private tour that goes from Vigo to Santiago de Compostela and A Coruña, you will see the old town of the first of these cities, which is also the capital of Galicia and is recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

In Santiago you will not only see monasteries, temples and churches, you will also have the opportunity to eat Galician food. The gastronomy of this Galician town is one of the jewels that you cannot miss on this tour.

In addition, your tour guide will always take the opportunity to enlighten you on the most important details of Galician food, its origins and its importance within the typical Spanish food. To take the time to get to know Santiago and its gastronomy, you have to travel to Vigo for at least 4 days.

Afterwards, in A Coruña you will visit many places of tourist interest, among them the famous tower of Hercules, which is the only Roman tower that is still functioning today. You will see very different panoramas and landscapes in each city, but no doubt you will take more than one picture.

Details of interest

• Price: From 173 euros per person, although the price may vary according to the number of people in the group.
• Duration: It is a full day excursion, so it can last approximately 8 hours.
• Means of transportation: The experience will be lived on board of a bus with all the comforts.
• Advantages of this option: Pick up and return to the hotel is included, as long as the hotel where you are staying is among those selected. Entrance to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela is included. The tour is private, so only your group participates. You will have a tour guide available to accompany you at all times.
• Disadvantages of this option: Lunch and tips are not included. It is not adapted for people in wheelchairs or those with reduced mobility or any other mobility problem.

This experience for two is definitely one of the best things to do in Vigo at night and as a couple. This is the accommodation with dinner and breakfast included for two people, where you will have the opportunity to admire the Vigo estuary and of course spend a luxurious night in the company of your special someone.

You will be accompanied by a crew that will always be attentive to any requirement you may have. The boat departs in the afternoon towards the Vigo estuary, and the tour begins. Then it keeps sailing all night long and the next morning you can enjoy a good breakfast. You can choose traditional Spanish food or international flavors.

Interesting details

• Price: From 500 euros for two people.
• Duration: The excursion is from sunset to sunrise, with approximately 13 hours of duration.
• Means of transport: You will have to arrive on your own at the port of Vigo, and once you get on board, you will spend the rest of the excursion on board.
• Advantages of this option: Exclusive tour for two people. Accommodation is included for one night with bed linen and everything you need to spend the night in luxury. Dinner and breakfast are included.
• Disadvantages of this option: It is not included the additional consumption to the dinner and breakfast.

Depending on where the excursion is for and the type of excursion it is, these tours from Vigo usually last half a day or the whole day. In the case of the excursions I have shown you above, most of them usually last more than six hours.

The half-day excursions, on the other hand, usually go to places closer to Vigo such as Pontevedra or Tui, so these have an approximate duration of 3 to 5 hours. In any case, the duration of each experience depends on you and the tour guide who will accompany you on your trip.

• Wear light, comfortable, closed-toe shoes, because most of these tours are on foot and you will have to walk a lot.
• Make sure that the excursion you hire, guarantees you meals and drinks, but if it is not included, it is important to bring money to buy, instead of bringing food from outside, because this is generally not allowed, especially in the case of boat trips.
• If you go with children to some of these experiences, remember to bring some toys or electronics to entertain them for when it is necessary to wait patiently to know something or enter some place.