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Turia River and City of Arts and Sciences: surprising architecture

Valencia
Duration: 2h and 45min
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

Tour description

A unique visit through the Turia river, an old channel that is currently the main park that embraces all of Valencia.

 After discovering this wonderful park we will get to 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 halfway up the Puente del Mar (pedestrian stone bridge that crosses the Turia river (on top of the bridge)).


IMPORTANT:

  • You will recognize me wearing black clothes, holding a blue carpet and a blue umbrella.

  • In the event of a thunderstorm, this 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.
  • Free tour does not mean it is free of payment. It means that the walker decides the amount to pay according to his/her satisfaction with the tour.
  • The payment is per person and not per group.


 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:
    Pont de la Mar, Pont del Mar, 46004 V...
    Pont de la Mar, Pont del Mar, 46004 València, Valencia, Spain
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    Halfway across the bridge: "Puente del mar" (at the midpoint of the pedestrian bridge (ON TOP OF THE BRIDGE)) You will recognize me with black clothes, a blue carpet and a blue umbrella.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Parque Gulliver

    Theme park with a gigantic sculpture of a character from classical literature.

  • 2
    Outside visit
    Palau de Les Arts Reina Sofía

    Building with multiple concert halls.

  • 3
    Free admission
    Hemisfèric

    Screening room for multiple films of an educational nature.

  • 4
    Free admission
    Museo de las Ciencias Príncipe Felipe

    Building with exhibitions on various scientific topics.

  • 5
    Free admission
    CaixaForum Valencia

    Monumental cultural space due to its imposing internal free height.

  • 6
    Free admission
    Umbracle

    Garden with autochthonous plant species of Valencia.

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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Anja 02 Nov 2023
Ghent

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Travelled in group - Nov 2023
Well done Nicolas! We learned a lot! Thanks
Jolanta 23 Oct 2023
Katowice

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Travelled alone - Oct 2023
Absolutely amazing guide and tour! It was great pleasure to spend time with him and stories he was telling. Nicolas you are the best!!!
Barbara 17 Oct 2023
Valencia

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Travelled in couple - Oct 2023
The best guide ever!!! We have not expected something like that, he talked about every detail with such a passion and commitment, we’ve never experienced a better guided tour and cannot wait to book another one with Nicolás.🫶
Edwardo 08 Oct 2023
Garland

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Travelled in couple - Oct 2023
Nicolás es un excelente guía turístico. Además de ser muy atento con todo el grupo, compartiendo durante todo el recorrido de su vasto conocimiento y valiosa información sobre El Río Turia , Valencia, su historia y su desarrollo La Cuidad de la Artes y las Ciencias.
Carla 08 Oct 2023
Buenos Aires

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Travelled in couple - Oct 2023
Excelente el tour con Nicolas!!
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts reservations up to 8 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
Only cash payment is accepted.
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