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class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Third stop \u2013 Food Market or Alameda Park<\/strong><br><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on your preference, we close the visit with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Abastos Market<\/strong>: local flavors, vibrant stalls and seasonal products<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alameda Park<\/strong>: peaceful walk with panoramic views of the Cathedral<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Includes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Private vehicle with driver-guide for the full day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Walking tour through the old city<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flexible itinerary based on group interest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional traditional Galician 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