Free Tour Valencia Essential

Duration: 2h and 30min
Languages: English, Spanish
Quality Verified Registered on February 02, 2020

SPAIN FREE TOURS ® is a young, dynamic and expanding company. We are a team of tourism professionals and guides with extensive background in culture, history and art. We work every day from our headquarters in Valencia to become a reference in tour guides services in Spain.

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  • 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

We propose a trip through 2,000 years of Valencia's history. Will you sign up?


We will begin this guided tour of Valencia in the Plaza de la Virgen , the heart of the historic center of the city. Under our feet the city of Valentia was founded by the Romans. Around us we will discover the Cathedral , the Basilica of the Virgin and the fountain that represents our Turia river with its irrigation ditches.

We will talk about two important traditions that take place at this point: the floral offering to the Virgen de los Desamparados during the Fallas and the meetings of the Water Tribunal (Intangible Heritage of Humanity). Along with the religious and spiritual power of the city we also find the nucleus of political power: the Palau de la Generalitat .

But Valencia is much more! Its captivating streets smell of orange blossom and tell us about a rich past, legends, curiosities, tradition, heritage and a living folklore ...

We will reach the Serranos Towers , the main access gate to the walled city, and we will look out over the old bed of the Turia River, converted into a green lung for the city.

We will continue our way to the Lonja de la Seda or Lonja de los Mercaderes, a symbol of the prosperity and commercial influence that Valencia experienced during the 16th century, a true architectural gem!

From the 15th century we will jump to the 20th century and almost without leaving our location to delight in the modernist architecture of the Central Market of Valencia, ready to discover the Cathedral of the Senses? This magnificent space is dedicated to the sale of the highest quality fresh produce and is the largest specialty market in all of Europe.

And there is nothing as ESSENTIAL as revealing its appetizing and abundant gastronomy . Do you know the authentic recipe for Valencian paella? What is Valencian white gold?

We will culminate our guided tour in the Plaza Redonda, with many recommendations so that you can continue enjoying your experience in Valencia.

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Plaça de la Verge, 1, 46001 València,...
    Plaça de la Verge, 1, 46001 València, Valencia, Spain
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    Remember to look for the orange umbrella, as soon as you arrive at the square you will see us right away!

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Plaza de la Virgen
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Catedral de Valencia
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Plaza de la Reina
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Basílica de la Mare de Déu dels Desamparats
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Palacio de Benicarló
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Torres de Serranos
  • 7
    Outside visit
    Palacio de la Generalidad Valenciana
  • 8
    Outside visit
    Plaza del negrito
  • 9
    Outside visit
    Lonja de la Seda
  • 10
    Outside visit
    Mercado Central
  • 11
    Outside visit
    Plaza Redonda

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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Professionalism
4.85
Fun
4.67
Expression
4.73
Quality
4.73
Route
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15
Colleen 06 Dec 2023

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Travelled alone - Dec 2023
Andrew was informative and made the tour fun and memorable.. highly recommend, especially for solo traveller
Arancha 05 Dec 2023
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

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Travelled alone - Dec 2023
Con Mar el tour fue mucho mas ameno de lo que esperaba. Muy buena experiencia.
Lourdes 05 Dec 2023
Murcia

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Travelled in group - Dec 2023
Fantástica guía y con perspectiva de género!! guau!!Bravo!
Sara 04 Dec 2023
Zaragoza

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Travelled in group - Dec 2023
Fue un tour muy divertido, explicó las cosas muy bien con un punto de diversión. Muy entretenido y además nos dio recomendaciones que siempre se agradece.
Madhur 02 Dec 2023
Bamberg

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Travelled alone - Dec 2023
Had a good tour with Andreas, he shared a lot of fun facts and at the same time the tour was educational.
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is 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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