Great historical tour of the center city with enjoyable stop for Tapas. Tiziana made the history very interesting. It was perfectly timed to be a little early since we just arrived from the US and did not want to be out late. The Tapas bar was perfect. Lots of great choices.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Expert tour guide
- The experience includes two traditional tapas dishes
Excludes
- Drinks
- Entry to the cathedral or monuments
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- The meeting point will be Plaza de la Almoina, Valencia (please check the exact address). Your guide will be holding a black or purple umbrella. Please provide a valid phone number or email address so the guide can get in touch with you.
Itinerary
An underground museum where glass panels let you literally walk above Roman, Visigothic, Islamic, and Christian remains.
Once the ancient forum of the city, surrounded by the Cathedral, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Forsaken, and the Palau de la Generalitat.
External only. Home to the Holy Grail, believed by many to be the authentic chalice.
External view. A beautiful Valencian Gothic style tower
Time for a sweet break! We are tasting authentic horchata, a refreshing local drink made from tiger nuts (chufas), paired with traditional local candies." (Optional/subject to shop hours)
One of Valencia’s liveliest hubs, dedicated to Queen Maria de las Mercedes. It’s the perfect open-air spot to admire the cathedral's Baroque facade and feel the city's vibrant pulse.
External visit. This square features one of Europe's most beautiful Baroque bell towers. Its intricate stone details look like lace, and it serves as the historic entrance to the old market quarter
We are stopping here to relax and experience Spain’s famous culinary culture with delicious Basque inspired tapas and drinks! With an ancient surprise included.
Here we’ll pause to enjoy two authentic tapas. Once a meat and fish market, today a lively hub of artisan shops.
The Central Market (1928) is one of Europe’s largest fresh produce markets
External visit. A masterpiece of Valencian Art Nouveau (Modernismo). It is one of Europe’s largest fresh food markets, famous for its giant iron and glass dome decorated with ceramic parrots
External visit. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and a masterpiece of late Gothic architecture. Built in the $15\text{th}$ century, it represents Valencia’s Golden Age as a powerful silk trading hub
Valencia's grand city hall square, surrounded by monumental early $20\text{th}$-century buildings. It is the epicentre of the famous Las Fallas festival and the daily firecracker shows (Mascletás)
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Enjoyed the tour very much. Informative. Would recommend to anyone looking to learn a little about Valencia.
The time of the tour changed which meant we had to rearrange our day. It was good & informative & our tour guide Tiziana was very friendly. We didn’t realise that we were only allowed 2 pinchos & no drink. At the restaurant we were offered a drink & extra pinchos for which we had to pay for. We left not realising the other member of our group paid. Later in the afternoon received a text from the other member of our group requesting to reimburse them for the extras. Although we didn’t mind & we managed to pay her back. I was not happy that my details had been passed on without my permission. Next time it would be advisable if the tour guide does not pass on customers phone numbers to other members of the group without permission.
The tour was an easy stroll and I learned some interesting things about Valencia. The guide was interesting and well educated.
We walked a lot, seeing several areas of the center and enjoyed lots of detail that brought Valencia's history to life for us. Tiziana was an especially well informed guide.
Juan was a really good host. Knowledgable. Helpful and informative. This tour is a great starting point. The tapas at the end was not quite what I was expecting. It was 2 small bites in a restaurant, anything after you pay for. ( which is absolutely fine , I just didn’t expect it ) However this has nothing to do with Juan ! He was an asset.
Really great! A lot of history and architecture and ending with lovely tapas. Our tour guide was amazing! He know so much about Valencia was really friendly and answered questions. He gave us a list of recommended shops restaurants and places to go after.
We enjoyed our tour with Juan José! He was knowledgeable about the city and passionate about the buildings, which made the tour more memorable. He was also patient with us as we took many videos and pictures of the city. His suggestions for drinks and food options were also impeccable!
Very Informative walking tour, learning a lot about the history of Valencia. The Tapas were amazing!
The tour was really amazing. We had group of only 3 people which kind made it more enjoyable and easier to chat. Juan Jose was our tour guide and was really one of best 3 tours I have been lately. He took us also to try horchata and we got some sweets for free (don’t remember the name). We ended up all on beer together and exchanged some additional recommendations. Thank you Juan, was really great tour.
A great way to get an overview of the history of the old Town . We gained a brief history of the city , tasted amazing pinxos & sampled the famous Horchata. Our guide was knowledgeable & moved along at a good pace with time to Absorb all the local history .
We had a very informative tour with Tiziana. Along the way we got to sample Horchata and some local chocolate. We ended with tapas and Agua de Valencia at a lovely little tapas bar. Thank you for making our stay in Valencia so special!
Juan was amazing! He is friendly and has good knowledge of the history of Valencia and the architecture around town. He also gave us good recommendation for local cuisine and what else we can see and do. So glad to have met him.
Guide was awesome,his english was perfect. tour was a challenge due to Fallas festival in full swing but we still managed to get around the city using all the walkways avoiding most of the crowds. have been to the city many times but this tour meant i learnt lots more i didn't know. tapas at the end was yummy. I can't recommend this tour enough
Booked this as had a few hours free in the evening of my first day on Valencia. Juan was incredibly knowledgeable, explaining the history of Valencia, Fallas and answering all the questions that were thrown at him. The tour was not rushed and was at a leisurely pace. We saw alot of the Fallas monuments but festival aside he pointed out important landmarks within the city. The advert mentioned experiencing 2 traditional tapas tastings but this didn't happen so it maybe need to be clarified as to whether this is a part of the tour or not.
Juan is an excellent guide and really knowledgeable about Valencia. He is really upbeat and has great English. He brought us to the main sights in the Old Town and gave some history on each one. He also gave us some great restaurant recommendations (thanks for the Mexican - we went twice 😜 ). There was a bit of a misunderstanding around the food/tapas tasting side of things. He asked if we wanted to stop for a break or to keep going...so we agreed to keep going. If we had known this stop was so we could try the tapas, we would have stopped ☺️ It wasn't a big deal but it would have been nice to try his recommendations.
Our tour guide was Juan. He was excellent! My daughter and I learned so much about the history of Valencia. We really enjoyed the tour. We had been to some of the areas ourselves but revisiting those places with Juan and learning about each one was great. Juan’s English was excellent as well! I highly recommend this tour!!
A very well organised tour of the old part of the city. A two hour walk was just enough time to view all the required historical buildings. Our tour guide, Juan was very knowledgeable & very helpful.
AMAZING TOUR! The guide was excellent! The best way to start your time in Valencia. It’s definitely worth buying. I will come back with my family next time :)
The tapas tour in Valencia was one of the best experiences I've ever had. Everything was very well organized and perfectly explained. Our guide, Juanjo, is passionate about the city, its architecture, and its culture. I definitely recommend this tour. The tour lasted a total of two and a half hours, including a break for tapas. Although we were a small group, we all felt a great atmosphere. At the end, he gave us local recommendations for exploring the city even further.
The tour was the perfect mix of history, local culture, and delicious food. Our guide was engaging, funny, and full of fascinating stories that brought the old city to life. The walking route showed a side of Valencia you wouldn’t discover on your own, with just the right amount of mystery and legend. Totally worth it for the price, and I’d recommend it to anyone visiting Valencia who wants something beyond the usual tourist route.
Great guide around the central part of old town Valencia, to get a historical perspective on some key buildings and elements of the city. Our guide Juan was very knowledgeable and had excellent English... The tapas stop midway is a great idea too, and the inside info on where to try out Valencian food and drink etc.
Very informative with a very knowledgable, passionate and patient guide. You will learn a lot in a short space of time; I'd highly recommend.
This tour was so much fun! We tried the best tapas and sweets, our guide made everything super interesting and gave us good advices of where to eat and drink after. Definitely a must do if you love good food and history!
The tapas were delicious and there is a surprise in the basement of the establishment, the guide was also very friendly :)
Super tour. The friendly and professional guide guided us through the historic center of Valencia showing the main points enriched with anecdotes and curiosities. The tapas of the stage are delicious. Highly recommended
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