Private the Best of Valencia: Old Town Highlights Walking Tour
Spain's third-largest city rewards those who venture beneath its sun-drenched surface, and this private walking tour traces a richly detailed route through the Ciutat Vella with a knowledgeable local guide. The tour opens at the Plaza del Ayuntamiento before moving through the Mercado Central, one of Europe's oldest produce markets, where Valencian gastronomy comes alive beneath soaring modernist domes. A short walk leads to the Lonja de la Seda, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where Gothic stone columns tell the story of Valencia's rise as a Mediterranean silk-trading powerhouse.
Valencia Cathedral, an extraordinary layering of Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque, and Neoclassical design, and the distinctive pink Basilica de la Virgen de los Desamparados follow before the tour concludes at the Torres de Serranos, medieval towers that once sheltered priceless artworks from Madrid's Prado during the Spanish Civil War, with sweeping views over the beloved Turia Gardens.
Duration:
Approximately 4 hours
Start Time:
To be confirmed at the time of booking.
Inclusions:
A friendly, professional English-Speaking tour guide for your own private group, Plenty of time to take photos of your Favorite places, Admission to the Silk Exchange, Admission to Valencia Cathedral
Exclusions:
Food and drink, Gratuities, Hotel pick up and drop off, Admission to Miguelete Tower, anything not aforementioned
Meeting point:
Guide will meet you at the entrance to the Ajuntament de València at Pl. de l'Ajuntament, 1, Ciutat Vella, 46002 València
Ending point:
Torres de Serranos, C. de la Blanqueria, 1, Ciutat Vella, 46003 València
Important Information:
– The itinerary can be customized on the day based on your preferences.
– Guests with mobility concerns should inform in advance so adjustments can be attempted.
– Bring comfortable walking shoes, required medication, and in summer, a hat, sunscreen, and plenty of water.
– In case of force majeure (e.g., extreme weather or strikes), the tour will be rescheduled or fully refunded.
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