ESSENTIAL Valencia City Center with Native Guide in 2h
The tour lasts 2 hours
Available in Spanish
Description
Join this great guided tour where we will explore the main heritage sites of the historic center of Valencia. Ideal for the start of your trip, you'll get a general and authentic idea of the old city.
I will explain the origin of this city as Roman Valentia. We will start at the Plaza de la Virgen, and the fountain that represents the Turia River...
Did you know that this square hosts an event declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
We will witness many cultures. The site where the current Christian cathedral stands is the result of the passage of time of various previous religions, including Roman, Visigoth, Muslim, and Jewish. And on the route, we will see it.
We will move on to the spectacular Serranos Towers. This incredible panorama was the most important entrance gate that Valencia had.
We will discover different walled enclosures that the city has had: we will admire the curious Portal de la Valldigna, in the El Carmen neighborhood.
We will continue walking along the old and noble Calle Caballeros, where the beautiful church of San Nicolás, the "Valencian Sistine Chapel"
Someone said: "Agua de Valencia"! The Plaza del Negrito is a good place to taste it.
We will arrive at the Plaza del Mercat, where we will enjoy the beautiful building of the Lonja de la Seda. And the Central Market, which is a magnificent example of Valencian modernist architecture.
We will move on to the Church of Santa Catalina with its beautiful baroque bell tower and discover the curious Plaza Redonda.
We will end in the central Plaza de la Reina, with the best view of the bell tower of El Miguelete. There we will discover the mythical story of the Holy Chalice...
The cathedral of Valencia holds a treasure:
Who hasn't heard of the Holy Grail?
Join this complete and dynamic circular route to discover the city of Valencia!
The tour includes*:
- Plaza de la Virgen
- Turia River Fountain
- Valencia Cathedral
- Water Tribunal
- Serranos Towers
- Portal de la Valldigna
- Plaza del Tossal
- San Nicolás Church
- Calle Caballeros
- Palace of the Generalitat
- Plaza del Negrito
- Church of the Santos Juanes
- Lonja de la Seda
- Central Market
- Plaza Redonda
- Santa Catalina Bell Tower
- Plaza de la Reina
- Holy Chalice
- El Micalet
- Explanation of symbols, legends, and traditions.
- Official Guide
*The visit to the monuments will be conducted from the outside.
*In case you cannot attend, please cancel the reservation.
Guide: Sonia
Guiding since 2023PRO
I am Sonia, graduate in Art History and Official Tourism Guide. Born in Valencia, it will be a privilege to be able to show you the cultural heritage of my city!
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