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Free tour a walk through Muslim Valencia

4.86
Excellent(86)
Duration: 2 hours
Languages: Spanish
Guru: Amelia
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Registered on 28 April 2022
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Thanks for stopping to read me! My name is Amelia and in addition to being born on this land, I am an official Guide of the Valencian Community. Being a tourist guide is an exciting profession and that's why I decided to start as such after a long career in the business world. It is living a new adventure every time, meeting people from other places. Because? Because I love telling stories of a city that never ceases to amaze. Every time a public work raises a piece of soil, new archaeological finds emerge with more data from its rich past. It is a non-stop learning from them to be able to tell it on tours... and that makes me enjoy it even more. Let me guide you through charming corners and alleys of the historic center on a delicious journey through more than 2,000 years of history. Will you accompany me on this journey?
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Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Did you know that Muslims were in Valencia for almost 900 years? Amazing, right?


On this tour we will get to know the vestiges of the 11th century that still remain from the Muslim era within the current Barrio de El Carmen . In addition, you will discover why in Valencia you cannot see any mosque or any other type of similar building with Arab architecture of the time.

We will begin the visit in the current La Almoina square, right in what was the center of the ancient city of Balansiya.
From there, crossing the Plaza de La Virgen , we will reach the outskirts of the old Muslim city next to the Torres de Serrano and we will discover the importance of the Turia river and the ditches that channeled the river's water.

Later, in what was the old suburb of Roteros, we will talk about the organization of the Arab city and how the Muslim society based on family clans influences the design of the labyrinth of streets and alleys that exists today.

We will continue our visit through narrow streets and squares along the sections that remain of the imposing wall and that are interspersed with watchtowers over 14 meters high.

Later on, along Calle de los Caballeros we will arrive at the Galería del Tossal where we will visit one of the most important archaeological centers of the city at the time.

Then through the Plaza de San Jaime we will enter the area known as La Morería (Muslim ghetto) where after the Christian conquest by Jaime I of Aragon in 1238 d. C., the Valencian Saracens lived for more than three centuries until their expulsion from Spain in 1609.
We will end the tour next to the picturesque Mossen Sorell market.

Points of interest:

  • Almoina Square
  • Plaza of the Virgin
  • Serrano Towers
  • angel tower
  • Mare Vella Tower
  • Valldigna Portal
  • Galeria del Tossal (only from Tuesday to Saturday in the afternoon tour and Sunday morning)
  • Mossen Sorell Market

 

What are you waiting for? Book and join this interesting and exotic journey through time.


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
La Almoina, Pl. de Dècim Juni Brut, s/n, 46003 València, Valencia, Spain
I will be next to the door of the archaeological center of La Almoina.
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Outside visit
Almoina square
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Outside visit
Almoina Archaeological Center
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Outside visit
Virgin Square
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How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts bookings of up to 10 people.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Cash payment only.
Free tour a walk through Muslim Valencia
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