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Free Walking Tour Valencia Essentials

5(87 reviews)Valencia, Spain
2h30DurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupWheelchair accessibleAccessibilityEasyLevel

About this experience

Participants will explore Valencia on foot, guided by a local who shares insights about the city's culture, history, and hidden gems. The tour includes visits to the Carmen District, the Cathedral, the Silk Exchange (Lonja de la Seda), and the Plaza de la Virgen. The experience aims to provide an introduction to Valencian culture through storytelling and detailed explanations. This tour is suitable for anyone interested in learning about Valencia, but may not suit those looking for a structured, fixed-price experience. After the tour, participants can choose how much to pay based on their satisfaction.

Itinerary

1

Basilica de la Virgen de los Desamparados

Immerse yourself in the most quintessentially Valencian devotion and discover the secrets of the city’s most beloved Virgin.

2

Valencia Cathedral

With nearly 800 years of history, Valencia Cathedral stands watchfully at the highest point of the city! We’ll walk around it to see its three monumental gates. the Baroque Door, osne of the Cathedral's three historic entrances, showcasing the shift in architectural styles over the centuries.

3

Fuente del Tribunal De Aguas/del Turia

This fountain of the 8 Irrigation Channels is a tribute to the Turia River and the irrigation channels that have historically watered Valencia's huerta (farmland).

4

Torres dels Serrans

One of the monumental gates of the medieval city wall, a symbol of the city's defenses. In front of this monument will find a historic bridge that once connected the city to the old riverbed of the Turia.

5

Jardi del Turia

Valencia's great green lung, created after the river was diverted following the 1957 flood.

6

Palau de la Generalitat

Seat of the Valencian regional government, one of the best-preserved Gothic civil buildings in Spain.

7

La Lonja de la Seda

A UNESCO World Heritage site and former silk trading hall, next to one of the city's most distinctive churches.

8

Real Parroquia de los Santos Juanes

The Church of Santos Juanes is one of the so-called “founding parishes” established in Valencia following the Christian conquest and one of the finest examples of Baroque splendor. In the 14th century, it became part of Valencia’s urban fabric, located in one of the city’s busiest areas, between the Central Market and La Lonja.

9

Santa Catalina Church (Iglesia de Santa Catalina)

Recognizable by its Baroque tower, one of the most photographed in the historic center.

10

Plaza Redonda

A unique circular space, traditionally linked to local trade.

What's included / not included

Recommendations f or after the tour, prepared by your guide so you can continue enjoying the city.Guided tour of Valencia's historic centre with a local
The price includes the reservation fee, but excludes any other costs.

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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