Tours & Activities in Valencia

 Discover the 2100 years of history that lie under the pebble stones of Valencia's city centre! While visiting the emblematic buildings of the historic centre, this history-focused tour will walk you through the events that have shaped Valencia.

Tour Highlights:
- River Turia: Learn about the creative and destructive nature of the River Turia, now Europe's longest urban park, and the floods of 1957 and 2024.
- The Romans: Step back in time to the two Roman foundings of Valentia, the City of the Brave.
- Cathedral of Valencia: Visit the oldest door of the Cathedral and delve into the story of Valencia’s surprising relics of St. Vincent and the Last Supper.
- Muslim Balansiya: Wander through the narrow streets of the Muslim period of Valencia and learn about its lasting imprint.
- The Silk Route: Admire La Lonja de la Seda, a testament to Valencia’s Golden Age as the capital of silk and commerce.
- Central Market and Valencian cuisine beyond Paella.
- December Special - Christmas in Spain: Discover what makes the Christmas holidays unique in Spain.

Join us for an enriching experience that combines history, culture, and cuisine, offering a comprehensive view of Valencia.

Feel free to share your interests with the guide so she can help you best enjoy your trip! 

Starting point: Start of the Bridge of Serranos, by the palm trees. I am a tall blonde woman with a red scarf, as you can see in the pictures.

End point: Plaza Lope de Vega

Duration: 2 hours

Free Tours are tip-based. Remember to carry cash. If not, I also have Revolut and Bizum. If you have any special needs I should take into consideration, feel free to message me before the tour so I can ensure you have the best experience. 

If you want to discover Valencia and its most beautiful corners and most interesting stories, join the most authentic walking tour in town!

After years of adventures in Europe and other places, I am back home so that we can walk together through the historical and beautiful streets of Valencia so you can take with you the best memories and experiences that "la terreta" has to offer.

We will visit corners, streets and squares, monuments, buildings and gardens that tell stories and legends or even spaces that no longer exist but are part of the past.

Starting with the impressive Serranos Towers and its location next to the River of Turia, then strolling through the old city streets, learning about the Spanish Civil War in the 30s or jumping back into the past to discover the Arab legacy of Balansiya, walking through the main noble street and its palaces, the Cathedral, the squares around it and finishing in the Central Market and Silk Market, the nerve centre of gastronomy and life.  

This is your moment to discover Valencia 😌

 The  🌟 Complete Express Freetour of Valencia 🌟  will guide you through the most iconic monuments in the heart of the city.

This tour is perfect for you if:

• 🕒 You’re short on time in Valencia,
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 You’re traveling with children,

During the tour, we’ll explore Valencia’s rich history, stunning architecture, delicious gastronomy, and the fascinating stories behind its monuments. 

Squares 

• 🌹 Virgin's Square (Plaza de la Virgen)
• 👑 Queen's Square (Plaza de la Reina)
• 🧺 Market's Square (Plaza del Mercado)
• 🏛️ Decimo Junio Brutus' Square
• 🏺 Almoina's Square (Plaza de la Almoina)
• ⛪ Archbishop's Square (Plaza del Arzobispo)
• ⚖️ Jurisdiction's Square (Plaza de los Fueros)
• 📜 Lope de Vega's Square

Landmarks

• 🏺 Roman ruins
• 🏡 Crochet House
• 🏰 Archbishop's Palace
• ⛪ The Cathedral
• 🚪 Cathedral's Romanesque Door
• 🌹 Basilica of Our Lady of the Forsaken
• 🌳 Turia Gardens
• 🏰  Serranos Towers
• 🏢 Generalitat Palace
• ⛲ Main Fountain in the Plaza de la Virgen
• ⚜️ Cathedral's Gothic Door
• 🎭 Cathedral's Baroque Door
• 🔔 Cathedral's Bell Tower
• 🚪 The Narrowest Façade
• 🧵 The Silk Exchange (Lonja de la Seda)
• 🛒 Central Market (Mercado Central)

Themes

• 🏆 Holy Grail
• 📖 History of Civilizations: Romans, Arabs, and Christians
• 🍽️ Restaurant Recommendations
• 🥤 Horchaterías Recommendations

  See you soon!  😊 

Do you want to know the rich history and culture of the city of Valencia? Let yourself be accompanied by an official native guide, very passionate and knowledgeable about her hometown.

This tour is special because it is planned as a journey in time through a rich history of more than 2,000 years, visiting the most emblematic buildings where key events took place. I will reveal the legacy left by Romans, Arabs and Christians and I will talk about legendary characters who lived in Valencia such as the Borgia dinasty, or Jaime I, King of Aragon.

Our tour includes visit to the following areas:
1. North Train Station, a jewel of art noveau architecture
2. Town Hall Square, an area full of spectacular buildings  
3. Round Square and Lope de Vega Square (secret unveiled) 
4. Queen Square: St. Catherine Tower, Micalet Tower
5. Virgin Square: Cathedral , Basilica of the Virgin and Generalitat Palace.
6. Saint Nicholas Church, called Valencian Sistine Chapel
7. Market Square: Silk Exhange Market (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Santos Juanes Church and the Central Market, a marvel for the senses.

I will share anecdotes and give you recommendations so that you can enjoy your stay in the city to the fullest, including restaurants to eat paella and tapas.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

- THE TOUR WILL ONLY BE CARRIED OUT IF THERE IS A MINIMUM OF 4 PEOPLE

 - ONLY CASH PAYMENT IS ACCEPTED IN EUROS CURRENCY

 - IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND, I WOULD APPRECIATE YOU TO CANCEL YOUR RESERVATION TO LEAVE SPACES FOR OTHER PEOPLE

- FOLLOWING NEW REGULATIONS OF GROUPS REDUCED TO 20 PEOPLE AND HIGH DEMAND, RESERVATIONS CAN ONLY BE GUARANTEED FOR THOSE BEING ON TIME OR COMMUNICATING THEY WILL BE ATTENDING.

We propose a trip through 2,000 years of Valencia's history. Will you sign up?

 We will begin this guided tour of Valencia in the Plaza de la Virgen , the heart of the historic center of the city. Under our feet the city of Valentia was founded by the Romans. Around us we will discover the Cathedral , the Basilica of the Virgin and the fountain that represents our Turia river with its irrigation ditches.

 We will talk about two important traditions that take place at this point: the floral offering to the Virgen de los Desamparados during the Fallas and the meetings of the Water Tribunal (Intangible Heritage of Humanity). Along with the religious and spiritual power of the city we also find the nucleus of political power: the Palau de la Generalitat .

 But Valencia is much more! Its captivating streets smell of orange blossom and tell us about a rich past, legends, curiosities, tradition, heritage and a living folklore ...

 We will reach the Serranos Towers , the main access gate to the walled city, and we will look out over the old bed of the Turia River, converted into a green lung for the city.

 We will continue our way to the Lonja de la Seda or Lonja de los Mercaderes, a symbol of the prosperity and commercial influence that Valencia experienced during the 16th century, a true architectural gem!

 From the 15th century we will jump to the 20th century and almost without leaving our location to delight in the modernist architecture of the Central Market of Valencia, ready to discover the Cathedral of the Senses? This magnificent space is dedicated to the sale of the highest quality fresh produce and is the largest specialty market in all of Europe.

 And there is nothing as ESSENTIAL as revealing its appetizing and abundant gastronomy . Do you know the authentic recipe for Valencian paella? What is Valencian white gold?

 We will culminate our guided tour in the Plaza Redonda, with many recommendations so that you can continue enjoying your experience in Valencia.

We want to take you to know the city of Valencia . With our city tour you will get the complete vision of Valencia from a bike ride.
It will be a tour of the different historic neighborhoods of the city, where we will encounter anecdotes of a city full of charm.
We will start the route from the Serrano Towers, a welcoming place to the most historic part of Valencia , where we will see the most famous squares and Valentia , the buried city. And from there we will cross the Modernist neighborhoods of Valencia to head to the monumental City of Arts and Sciences , from where we will return with a pleasant final walk through the fabulous park of the old Turia River .
Come to have a good time, our tour is not a history class, it is a fun bike tour through history and nice places of Valencia.

Don't forget to bring your camera or prepare your phone to take spectacular photos.

 Important information:

 - The duration of the bike ride is 2.15 hours, we will march at the rhythm of the group.

 - On the tour you can make a small 10-minute stop to have drinks and use the bathrooms.

 - A bicycle is required to take the tour, which is not included in the tour.

 - Bike prices: from €8 for a normal bicycle and €20 for an electric bike

This bike tour combines the nature of the beautiful Turia Gardens, the futuristic sights of the City of Arts and Sciences and the most important and impressive landmarks of the Valencia's Historical Town!
The tour will start at Puente de Serranos. We will go down to the Turia Gardens and will take the bike lane which leads down to the City of Arts and Sciences. On our way through this beautiful park we will pass under several medieval and modern bridges and we will pass by the Palace of the Music.
Then we will go down to the modern and futuristic complex of the City of Arts and Sciences where I will show you each and every building of the complex and will also provide you with interesting facts about their construction and story.
After that we will leave the park and take the bike lane in one of the city's most beautiful streets, Avenida del Reino in order to get down to the Historical Town.
We will stop by the old train station Estación del Norte which is an architectural masterpiece and then I will take you to the la gest and most important square of Valencia, the magnificent Plaza del Ayuntamiento.
We will continue by sightseeing the Central Market, the medieval Silk Exchange, Plaza de la Reina, the Cathedral, the medieval building of the Generalitat and then our tour will be over back at our starting point.
At every place we visit I will provide you with interesting information about it's history and present and I will be happy to answer any questions you may have.😊

❌Important information:❌
Our tour will be a cycling one and it will take around 2-2.5hours. The bikes can be rented from a shop located at our starting point. 
Not suitable for participants under 16 years of age! 
Not suitable for babies carried on parents' bicycle back seat!

The rental price per bicycle is:
6€ per 3 hrs
10€ for the whole day. 
Note: The rental price is not included in the tour!

🔶 Additional information:🔶
If you are visiting Valencia by a cruise ship you can get a city bus number 95 with direction Hospital General from the bus stop named Comissaria Policia-Maritim and get off the bus at the bus stop named Pont de Fusta which is just a few minutes walk from our starting point. Bus tickets can purchased from the driver.