Free Tour of the Túria River and the City of Arts and Sciences

Duration: 2h and 15min
Languages: English, Spanish
Guru: Nicolás
Quality Verified Registered on June 05, 2020

Hi! My name is Nicolas! I am an architect and have been living in Valencia for 5 years. I consider myself lucky to have had the opportunity to live in many countries, among which are the United States, Canada, Venezuela, Chile, Mexico and my country of origin; Bolivia. I have always been passionate about the cultural diversity and history that exists in each place and one of the things I like the most is to learn about the places where I am. In addition to my architecture activities, I am a professional pianist and in my spare time I take the opportunity to discover new places or visit the ones I already know to study them more. When I go out, one of my favorite activities is to draw the landscapes that I find on my way. I love this city and it is my passion to be able to teach its wonders to travelers who pass through it.

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  • No minimum number of attendees
    No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
  • Accepts electronic payment
    This tour allows payment by electronic means or credit card

Tour description

A unique visit to the city through the most beautiful route it could have: the Turia river, an old channel that is currently the main park that embraces all of Valencia.

The tour takes place along a section of this river, discovering in it natural and unique landscapes for a metropolis like Valencia. The visit ends in the symbol of this city: The City of Arts and Sciences , a site within which a walk is made describing each of its buildings, with time to take photos and stop to contemplate.
The starting point is the Palau de la Música , a beautiful concert hall that faces the Turia River.

Itinerary:
General meeting in front of the Palau de la Música (door facing Paseo de la Alameda avenue) - 10-15 minute presentation of the tour and brief overview of the city and the place where we are
Beginning of the route through the Turia river. - 25-35 minute walk on the river to reach the City of Arts and Sciences; On the way there will be explanatory stops and we will visit the following milestones:
-Palau de la Música
-Palau Gardens
-Pont de l'Angel Custodi
-Gulliver Park
-Kingdom Bridge
-Montolivete Bridge
-Pont l'Assut de l'Or


Start of the tour through the City of Arts and Sciences, an architectural complex worth photographing and contemplating along which we will see the following milestones:

  1. Museum of Sciences
  2. hemispheric
  3. Umbracle
  4. Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía
  5. Agora (Caixaforum)



End of the tour in front of the Umbracle



Useful information:
From the end point of the tour you can easily take a bus, tram or taxi to any part of the City of Valencia or from where it is recommended to walk 2 minutes to the Fallas Museum of Valencia.

The tour will not take place if there are no confirmed reservations.

In the event of a thunderstorm, the tour will be cancelled.

In case you are not going to attend this tour and you have already made a reservation, please cancel the reservation or let me know by mail, Whatsapp or the Guruwalks messaging system saying that you will not attend.


Without another particular, I hope to guide you through the best of Valencia!

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Passeig de lAlbereda 30D 46023 Valnci...
    Passeig de lAlbereda 30D 46023 Valncia Valencia Spain
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    In front of the main entrance to the Palau de la Música (at the door facing Paseo de la Alameda avenue)

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Palau de la Música de València
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Palau de Les Arts Reina Sofía
  • 3
    Free admission
    Hemisfèric
  • 4
    Free admission
    Museo de las Ciencias Príncipe Felipe
  • 5
    Free admission
    CaixaForum Valencia
  • 6
    Free admission
    Umbracle

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).

Tour opinions

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Itzel 19 Mar 2023
Mexico City

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Travelled alone - Mar 2023
Fue un gran tour. Nicolás sabe mucho y te lo explica de porque mejor manera. Súper recomendado!!
Nora 19 Feb 2023
Buenos Aires

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Travelled in couple - Feb 2023
Muy buen recorrido con mucha información. Se extendió más de lo previsto pero valió la pena
Paula 20 Jan 2023
Sant Antoni de Vilamajor

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Travelled in group - Jan 2023
No sé si el mejor tour que he hecho jamás, pero si de los mejores. Nicolás nos explicó muchísimas cosas sobre los lugares del tour, así como de la ciudad de Valencia e incluso introduzco información a cerca de otras ciudades y países que tenían que ver con el tour. Se nota que le apasiona lo que hace, nos respondió a todas las dudas que nos surgían, incluso si no estaban relacionadas 100% con el tour. Nunca hubiese pensado que fuera tan divertido hacer un tour, nos reímos y aprendimos muchas cosas. Muchas gracias Nicolás por la experiencia tan buena que tuvimos contigo. Recomendamos a todo el mundo que quiera visitar Valencia que reserve este tour.
Magd... 17 Jan 2023
Dublin

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Travelled in couple - Jan 2023
A lot of information. Very friendly and nice person. Very interesting tour :)
Romina 01 Nov 2022
Madrid

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Travelled in couple - Oct 2022
Muy completo el tour, con mucha información y datos extras de la ciudad, lugares donde comer, etc. Gracias por todo Nicolas.
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts reservations up to 10 people.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
There is no minimum number of people required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or credit card payment is accepted.
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