Valencia City Tour: Culture and Architecture Highlights

2 hours Not CancellableMeet on locationInstant confirmationPrivate tourGuided Operated by Blackbuck Travels Limited

Why we love it?

The Valencia Essentials tour offers a two-hour private guided exploration of the city's rich cultural heritage and architectural marvels. Participants will visit significant landmarks, including the ancient gates that once formed the Christian wall, the iconic Valencia Cathedral, and a noble palace showcasing exquisite Gothic architecture. This experience is ideal for history enthusiasts, architecture lovers, and foodies alike, providing insights into Valencia's past while highlighting its vibrant culinary scene. What sets this tour apart is the combination of historical context with the opportunity to appreciate the city's timeless beauty in an intimate setting.

Inclusions

  • Private guided tour

Exclusions

  • Valencia Cathedral
  • La Lonja de la Seda de Valencia

Itinerary

Torres de Serranos

This ancient gate is one of those twelve gates which formed the Christian wall of Valencia. The architecture of these Serrans Towers has been inspired by the Gothic gates of that era.

Torres de Serranos

The famous Saint Mary’s Cathedral or Valencia Cathedral is a Roman Catholic parish church which comprises of several 15-th century paintings by Roman artists. There is a mix of architecture you will find here ranging from the early Romanesque, Valencian Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Neoclassical.

Valencia Cathedral

A nobility palace with rich Gothic exterior facades and interiors of 15-th century. It is regarded as a paragon of nobility and opulence.

Stop 4

A central public market consisting of one of the main works of Valencian Art Nouveau. This market is one of the largest in Europe with architectural influences of Valencian Gothic style and Gothic- baroque.

Stop 5

A Valencian Gothic-style civil building built in the 15-th century is also a Unesco World Heritage Site. This site dramatically illustrates the power and wealth of one of the great Mediterranean mercantile cities.

Stop 6

Founded in the 13-th century, this gothic church has a famous rose window alluding to a miracle of Saint Nicholas. It also consists of an outdoor chapel known as the fossar which is however a neo-gothic 19th-century recreation.

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions

Know Before You Go

  • Public transportation nearby

Cancellation Policy

Non-refundable booking