Valencia Essentials - Culture, Cuisine & Timeless Architecture

Valencia, Spain

This walking tour of Valencia stands out for its rich concentration of history, architecture, and local culture within a compact route through the old town. …

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Duration 2 hours

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Languages

English, German, Italian, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Group size

1–15 travelers

Full description

This walking tour of Valencia stands out for its rich concentration of history, architecture, and local culture within a compact route through the old town. From the medieval grandeur of Torres de Serranos to the artistic and spiritual depth of Valencia Cathedral, and the mercantile legacy embodied in La Lonja de la Seda, the experience offers a seamless journey through centuries of Valencian heritage. Along the way, visitors encounter vibrant local life at the Central Market of Valencia and discover hidden artistic gems like Sant Nicolau de Bari i Sant Pere Màrtir, making the tour a perfect blend of iconic landmarks and timeless charm.

Itinerary

This ancient gate is one of those twelve gates which formed the Christian wall of Valencia. The architecture of these Serrans Towers has been inspired by the Gothic gates of that era.

The famous Saint Mary’s Cathedral or Valencia Cathedral is a Roman Catholic parish church which comprises of several 15-th century paintings by Roman artists. There is a mix of architecture you will find here ranging from the early Romanesque, Valencian Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Neoclassical.

A nobility palace with rich Gothic exterior facades and interiors of 15-th century. It is regarded as a paragon of nobility and opulence.

A central public market consisting of one of the main works of Valencian Art Nouveau. This market is one of the largest in Europe with architectural influences of Valencian Gothic style and Gothic- baroque.

A Valencian Gothic-style civil building built in the 15-th century is also a Unesco World Heritage Site. This site dramatically illustrates the power and wealth of one of the great Mediterranean mercantile cities.

Founded in the 13-th century, this gothic church has a famous rose window alluding to a miracle of Saint Nicholas. It also consists of an outdoor chapel known as the fossar which is however a neo-gothic 19th-century recreation.

What’s included

Included

  • Guide
  • Private guided tour

Not included

  • Valencia Cathedral
  • La Lonja de la Seda de Valencia

Important information

Meeting point

Valencia, Spain

Don’t forget

Not wheelchair accessible Not stroller accessible Not suitable for pets Infants must not sit on laps Infant seats unavailable Not recommended for people with heart conditions

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