Slow-Paced Tour with an Independent Guide: More Stops, More Stories & Lots of Food Tips

So you´re coming to Valencia? Great decision. It´s got the most beautiful old town, over 2,000 years of fascinating history & phenomenal food. So why rush it?

Most guides will show you around the old town in a couple of hours. It´s kinda small, and everything´s close together. But I like to take longer. Here´s why:

More stops (including some hidden gems)
More stories (there's so many)
More time for photos (make your friends jealous)
Most importantly: Time to get to know you and give tailored recommendations (mainly food-related)

The tour lasts about 3.5 hours. Too long? Don´t worry, I won´t be marching you around; we´ll go at a relaxed pace. Total distance covered is less than 4km, and we´ll take a break for refreshments. But if you´re looking for a quick whirl around the old town, this tour probably isn´t for you.

A Few Highlights:

How 500 years of Muslim rule left a huge legacy
Valencia´s rise to prominence during its 15th-Century Golden Age and its later decline
Why´s there a bat everywhere?
What´s the deal with the river?
Is the Las Fallas festival really that crazy? Answer - yes, it most certainly is!

Food & Drink:

What is authentic Paella, and where are the best places to eat it?
Why Almuerzo is so much better than brunch
Horchata: Is there anything more refreshing?

Optional Bonus Stop:

After the tour, I can show you around the Central Market (we finish up next to it).

The tour lasts 3 hours and 30 minutes

Available in English

Guide: Duncan

Guiding since 2026

Hi, I´m Duncan. From Scotland originally & Official Tour Guide in Valencia since 2011. What am I like as a guide? I´m a native English speaker, and fairly easy to understand for a Scotsman. I love to travel, and prefer longer, slower-paced tours with lots of interesting stories. So that´s what I´ll aim to do for you. Expect in-depth explanations rather than rhyming off dates and facts about buildings. Want advice on things to do in Valencia? No problem. During the tour I like to chat, get to know you, and recommend things I think you´ll like. I find Valencian and Spanish history fascinating, and have a great passion for the food of my adopted homeland. If you want to hear all about Valencia´s history and get some great food recommendations, I´m your man.

13 stops

1.7 km walking

3 hours and 30 minutes

Meeting point:Plaza del TossalI´ll be standing in the middle of Plaza del Tossal wearing my badge. It´s a small square, so you should be able to find me easily. Open in Google Maps →

Outside visit

Portal de la Valldigna

Outside visit

Torre del Ángel

Outside visit

Torres de Serranos

13 stops

1.7 km walking

3 hours and 30 minutes

Meeting point:Plaza del TossalI´ll be standing in the middle of Plaza del Tossal wearing my badge. It´s a small square, so you should be able to find me easily. Open in Google Maps →

Outside visit

Portal de la Valldigna

Outside visit

Torre del Ángel

Outside visit

Torres de Serranos

7 reviews

Professionalism

5.00

Entertainment

4.86

Communication

4.86

Quality

4.86

Route

4.86

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.

Accessibility

Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Does not accept large group bookings.

Pets

Not suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 1 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.