Share this tour
Offered languages
- English
- Italian
- Spanish
Unlock Valencia’s best kept secrets on the city’s most complete express tour. Perfect for tight schedules, this high yield route dives deep into history, hunting down hidden 11th century Islamic walls and ancient Roman foundations tucked inside modern spots. Explore iconic landmarks from the Cathedral and Central Market to the Silk Exchange and discover the secret stories most tourists miss. The ultimate all in one Valencia experience.
- Quick and dynamic tour perfect for cruise stops or short visits
- Explore Valencia's historic landmarks with an expert guide
- Experience local life at the Central Market and Silk Exchange
- Optional sweet stop for horchata and food included
-Discover Islamic & Roman Secrets
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The meeting point will be Plaza de la Almoina, Valencia. 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
-
1Plaça de l'Almoina
A historic square built directly over Valencia's oldest Roman ruins (Valentia Edetanorum, founded in 138 BC). It was also the site of the city's main Muslim mosque before the Christian reconquest
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Plaça de la Mare de Déu
A beautiful pedestrian square that marks the ancient heart of Roman Valencia, where the Roman Forum (the city's main civic and political center) used to stand.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
A striking Modernist building known for its unique facade decorated with colorful floral tiles and stone carvings that resemble crochet work (punt de gantxo).
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Valencia Cathedral (Pass by)
Valencia’s main cathedral, which visually traces the city's religious evolution: it was built on top of a Moorish mosque, which itself had been built over a Roman temple dedicated to Jupiter.
Admission ticket free -
Tribunal de les Aigues de la Vega de Valencia (Pass by)
Europe's oldest legal institution. While it formally dates back to the King Jaume I era, its system of solving irrigation disputes is deeply rooted in the agricultural laws and traditions of the 10th-century Muslim Caliphate of Córdoba
Admission ticket free -
4Horchatería de Santa Catalina
(optional) you can buy and taste the fresh and delicious orchata drink
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
One of the city's busiest hubs, newly renovated and offering great views of the Cathedral's main entrance.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Plaça de Santa Caterina
(exterior)A charming square featuring a beautiful, highly detailed Baroque-style bell tower.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Plaza Redonda
A unique, hidden round square filled with small craft stalls, traditional lace shops, and tapas bars.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The bustling square that connects the city's historic trade center with the vibrant central market area.
Admission ticket free -
Central Market of Valencia (Pass by)
A masterpiece of Modernist architecture, famous for its colorful ceramics and massive iron-and-glass dome.
Admission ticket free -
La Lonja de la Seda (Pass by)
A magnificent 15th-century Gothic building and UNESCO World Heritage site, originally used for the silk trade.
Admission ticket free -
8Plaça de l'Ajuntament
Valencia's grand main square, home to the City Hall, a massive central fountain, and impressive classic architecture.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9
A vibrant Basque restaurant that hides an incredible historic secret in its lower dining room: a beautifully preserved section of Valencia's 11th-century Islamic defense wall (complete with a square tower built using repurposed Roman stones).
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Estación del Norte
The beautiful main railway station, famous for its stunning Art Nouveau facade decorated with local oranges and ceramics.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Plaza de Toros de Valencia (Pass by)
A grand, 19th-century brick amphitheater built for bullfighting, designed to look like the Roman Colosseum.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tags
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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Your guide to the flawless travel experience
Popular Countries
Get our app
