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Originally a translator by trade, my passion for history and culture made me decide to widen my skills and become a tour guide. I am passionate about Asturias, about its history, people and traditions and I now want to show people from around the world my little piece of the “natural paradise” that is Asturias.
Discover the beautiful coastal city of Gijón on this walking tour where you will learn about the origins of the city, its history, how the city has changed into the modern city we see today and discover some of its former inhabitants.
We'll start at "stairs No. 3" to the San Lorenzo beach and delve into the historic neighbourhood of Cimavilla. We will talk about its Roman heritage, its cathedral of the sea (the Church of San Pedro), get to know more about one of its most illustrious former inhabitants (Jovellanos), visit the place where the neighbours would go to wash their clothes and go up the Cerro de Santa Catalina where we will talk about one of the symbols of the city. We will then go to the old docks, pass by the Marquis' square and finish at the city hall.
The whole walking tour usually takes 2 to 2 and a half hours.
I recommend bringing comfortable walking shoes.
I will be wearing a black backpack stood close to the stairs to the beach.
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).