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Free booking and cancellationFree payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
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Accepts electronic paymentThis tour allows payment by electronic means or credit card
Valencia, impressive melting pot of cultures- Free tour
Hello! I´m Lucia, a native of Valencia and passionate about local culture and traditions. I am an official tourist guide of Valencia County and a seasoned languages teacher. I´m bilingual in English language and I hold a B.A. in Social Sciences and Geography I have worked as a tour guide for several years, first in Dublin in the City Tour bus and now in my hometown, Valencia. As a local, I know many hidden corners and secrets of the city that I will share with you. I consider myself an empathetic and cheerful person with great communication skills. I love travelling and that is why I know very well what makes a place special. I have lived in exciting countries like Ethiopia, Burma and China as well as the UK and Ireland. Valencia is an amazing city where many exciting adventures await you. I will help you discover spectacular places and endless secrets and curiosities. Tour Valencia with me and I promise you an unforgettable experience!!!
Tour description
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 his land.
This tour is special because it is planned as a journey through time through more than 2,000 years, visiting the most emblematic buildings where key events in the history of the city took place. I will reveal the legacy left by the Romans, Arabs and Christians and I will tell you legends of legendary characters who lived in Valencia such as the Borja family, or Jaime I, El Conquistador.
Our tour:
1. Estación del Norte, a jewel of Valencian modernism.
2. Plaza del Ayuntamiento, the nerve center of the city.
3. Plaza de la Reina: Torre de Sta. Catalina, Torre Micalet and the Cathedral with its interesting mix of architectural styles.
4. Plaza de la Virgen: Basilica and Palau de la Generalitat.
5. Barrio del Carmen: church of San Nicolás (Valencian Sistine Chapel) and the Portal de la Valldigna (Arab wall)
6. Market Square: Lonja de la Seda (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Santos Juanes church and the Central Market , a marvel for the senses.
I will give you recommendations for places to visit and the best places to eat paella and tapas.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- THE TOUR WILL ONLY BE CARRIED OUT IF THERE IS A MINIMUM OF 5 PEOPLE
- IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND, I WOULD APPRECIATE YOU TO CANCEL YOUR RESERVATION TO LEAVE SPACES FOR OTHER PEOPLE
What will we visit on this tour?
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Meeting point:Valencia Station North, Carrer d'Alac...Valencia Station North, Carrer d'Alacant, 25, 46004 València, Valencia, Spain
I will be waiting for you at the main gate of the north train station carrying a black folder and a microphone.
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1Outside visitPlaza Redonda
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2Outside visitIglesia de Santa Catalina
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3Outside visitQueen's Square
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4Outside visitBasilica of the Mare de Déu dels Desamparats
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5Outside visitPalace of the Valencian Generalitat
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6Outside visitSilk market
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7Outside visitRound Square
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8Outside visitSantos Juanes Church
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9Outside visitSaint Nicholas of Bari and Saint Peter Martyr
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10Outside visitCentral Market
How much does this tour cost?
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).