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.
