Welcome To Valencia: Private 2-hour Introductory Tour

Valencia is a beautiful and historic city on Spain’s eastern coast, sitting majestically on the Mediterranean Sea. Founded by the Romans over 2000 years ago, the city has a wealth of stories to tell, and our private introductory walking tour is a great way to uncover them, exploring the lively Ciutat Vella with a local guide and giving you a feel for what makes Spain’s third city so captivating.

On your 2-hour private walking tour, you will:

• Discover Valencia with a private local guide;
• Explore a carefully chosen selection of the most important sights of the historic centre;
• Get a crash course in Valencia’s history and hear how it evolved from a Roman military settlement to a modern Mediterranean metropolis;
• Begin in the heart of the Old Town and see iconic buildings like the City Hall and the Central Post Office;
• Pass by the Central Market, one of Europe’s largest fresh produce markets and admire its modernist facade and stained glass windows;
• See La Lonja de la Seda, a grand 15th-century silk exchange and UNESCO World Heritage Site, and hear how it cemented Valencia’s position as a major Mediterranean trading hub;
• Soak up the atmosphere at some of the city’s most charming squares: Plaza de la Reina and Plaza de la Virgen;
• Take in Valencia Cathedral, a stunning mix of Gothic, Romanesque, and Baroque styles;
• Stop at the striking Torres de Serranos, one of the twelve original gates of the medieval city wall, dating back to the 14th century;
• End with picturesque views of the Turia Gardens, Valencia's vast green space, and learn how it became a triumph of modern urban planning.
  

Set out on a private two-hour walking tour that offers the perfect introduction to Valencia, designed especially for first-time visitors eager to get a real feel for the city’s history, culture, and everyday rhythm. Your journey begins in the lively Plaza del Ayuntamiento, where your local expert guide sets the scene with an engaging crash course in how Valencia grew from a Roman outpost into the Mediterranean metropolis it is today. Surrounded by architectural gems like the stately City Hall and the ornate Central Post Office, you’ll immediately sense the blend of tradition and modernity that defines the city.

From there, your guide will lead you into the heart of the Ciutat Vella (Valencia’s lovely old town), where each stop reveals another chapter of Valencia’s story. You’ll admire the grand façade of the Mercado Central, one of Europe’s largest and most beautiful markets, before continuing to La Lonja de la Seda, the UNESCO-listed silk exchange that once positioned Valencia at the centre of Mediterranean trade. As you walk, the atmosphere shifts from bustling market streets to charming plazas framed by church towers and café terraces. In Plaza de la Reina, you’re introduced to the city’s iconic cathedral, a captivating mix of Gothic, Romanesque, and Baroque, before moving on to the tranquil elegance of Plaza de la Virgen and the beloved Basilica de la Virgen de los Desamparados.

Your route concludes at the imposing Torres de Serranos, one of the last surviving gates of the medieval city wall, where stories of knights, merchants, and centuries of urban life come together. Just beyond the towers, you can take in sweeping views over the Turia Gardens, a former riverbed turned gorgeous green belt and a landmark of modern urban planning. Throughout the tour, your guide will share intriguing insights, practical tips, and recommendations to help you make the most of your stay, giving you an engaging, warmly delivered introduction that leaves you feeling oriented, inspired, and ready to enjoy Valencia like a local.