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Valencia, the Porte du Midi, invites you to explore its rich heritage in one day. Stroll through its historic streets and discover iconic monuments such as the Pendant, the Maison des Têtes and the Cathedral of Saint Apollinaire. Guided tours immerse you in the history of this city, while offering you breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. Whether you love history or nature, Valencia has something for all travellers.
Explore 20 iconic sites in one day in Valencia.
Discover the Renaissance architecture of the House of Heads.
- Enjoy panoramic views from the Cathedral of Saint-Apollinaire.
Ideal for history, culture and nature enthusiasts.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We build your tours in the form of a loop so that you can easily start the tour at the point closest to you, the guidance will adapt automatically. If you are nearby, we recommend this ideal Check-out Point.
Itinerary
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A true monument of Valencia, the Pendant has been part of the architectural heritage of the city for more than five centuries.
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Look at the façade of this very particular house: you don’t need to tell yourself why it’s called that, do you? The many sculptures that decorate it are none other than heads that represent Fortune, Time, Law, Medicine and so on...
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The Grande Rue is one of the busiest streets in Valencia. In addition to the authentic Maison des Têtes, it is lined with small shops ideal for Shopping.
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This charming and typical street in the city center of Valencia offers you a nice photo spot to bring back as a souvenir an authentic street, representative of the medieval streets of Valencia!
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The Sylvante coast, in which you are located, is an integral part of Valencia’s history.
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On your left, marking the entrance to Parc Saint-Ruf, stands the gate of an old abbey of the same name dating from the 18th century.
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Here you are in front of the Saint-Ruf de Valencia temple, dedicated to Protestant worship. Originally, this building was the Church of Saint James.
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The house in front of you surprises with its architecture and appearance quite different from those of other buildings in the city.
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In the heart of St. John's Square, this Catholic church is located on the highest point of the city. Its strategic location suggests that for centuries now, perhaps even since the Roman period or the High Middle Ages, there was a religious building here.
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Here you are in front of the Valencia City Inn, inaugurated in 1894 by the then mayor, Jean-François Malizard. It allows municipal assemblies to finally meet in a building dedicated to this.
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Here you are in front of the Armenian Heritage Centre, a cultural centre opened in 2005 in the former Faculty of Law. It unveils an exhibition that traces the history of the Armenian genocide, which took place between 1915 and 1916.
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Here we are in Boulevard Maurice Clerc, one of the main roads of Valencia. Bordered by beautiful houses in Valencia, it is animated several times a week by different markets, and offers shops and restaurants of all kinds that make it an ideal place to walk.
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Here, blending in with the decor of Place Porte Neuve, is a bronze statue of a man sitting, reading a book.
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You are in Avenue Victor Hugo! What makes this street special are the Art Deco-style houses that overlook the many shops here.
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The Champ de Mars esplanade, located in the heart of Valencia, is the main square of the city. It is very frequented by Valentinois, but also by tourists since it offers, on your right, an exceptional panorama of the Ardèche mountains.
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This pretty kiosk that adorns the Champ de Mars esplanade dates from 1890 and was built by Eugène Poitoux, who is also responsible for the monumental fountain of Valencia.
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This is Jouvet Park, a composite-style park with both a landscaped garden and a French garden.
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Here you are in front of two strange statues, standing here by the road. They are actually in front of the Museum of Art and Archaeology, which is located in the building in front of you.
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It is one of the oldest squares in the city: it is mentioned as the place of the Clerks in the texts since the 13th century.
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It was in the 11th century that Saint Apollinaire Cathedral was consecrated by Pope Urban II: it is therefore one of the oldest monuments in Valencia.
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Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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