Tour of Roman and Visigothic Valencia

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Discover Roman and Visigoth Valencia. Learn about its historical and architectural evolution from its foundation by the Romans in 138 BC until the fall of the Visigoth kingdom. Enjoy this route of the creation of a Roman city step by step until its crisis and the change towards Christianity by visiting the Almoina Archaeological Museum and the Crypt of San Vicente, living testimonies of that era.

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes
Entrance to archaeological museums included
Alcoholic Beverages

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Go to the Plaza de los Fueros and you will see the back of the Serranos Towers. The guide will be waiting for you next to them. He will be carrying a blue cloth shoulder bag.

End point

The tour will end at Plaza de la Reina in front of the cathedral.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Torres dels Serrans

    From outside the Serranos Towers we will begin the route with an introduction to what Valencia was like shortly before the arrival of the Romans.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2

    On the Serranos bridge we will explain the Roman port that Valencia had and its maritime traffic.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    The Trinidad Bridge is the oldest bridge in Valencia and largely follows the Roman construction model. Here we will describe the great works carried out by the Romans.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4

    We will continue our route to the Plaza del Virgen, where we will explain the center of the Roman city and the historical events that occurred from the Republican era to the Imperial era.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5

    Inside the museum we will visit the archaeological remains of the main Roman public buildings, explaining the social function of each of them.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 6

    In the Archaeological Crypt of San Vicente Mártir you will visit the remains of this chapel of the Christian basilica from the Visigoth period dedicated to the patron saint of the city, explaining the change from a pagan religion to a Christian one.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 7

    We will end our route in the Plaza de la Reina, explaining the rest of the urban layout of Roman Valencia, the city limits and its demographics.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Paulino

Tags

Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Archaeology Tours
Small Group
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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