Tours & Activities in Valencia
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.
This visit to the Historic Centre is the best way to discover the main monuments of Valencia. In a pleasant visit, we will talk about history, culture, legends and connect the city's past with the present.
From Gothic to Baroque, from narrow streets to wide squares . The aim is not only to better understand the city, but also to find your way around it, with recommendations on places to visit, where to eat and where to go out at night.
Please note that we are local guides and know our city like the back of our hand. Don't hesitate to ask us anything that interests you, we are here to help and guide you on your visit.
We start at the Torres de Serranos. From there we go to our most emblematic buildings: the Palau de la Generalitat, the Cathedral, the Basilica of the Virgen de los Desamparados, the Central Market and the Lonja de la Seda.
Don't miss this essential route and fall in love with 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! 😊
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.
