In Love with Valencia: A Self-Guided Tour of its Landmarks
Overview
On this self-guided walking tour around Valencia’s historical heart, I’ll tantalize your taste buds with insights into local cuisine, including its iconic tapas and mouth-watering paella. I’ll also reveal some of this magnificent city’s secrets, sharing stories and legends highlighting its unique and less-explored dimensions.
I’ll guide you into the city centre, where you’ll see the iconic Valencia Cathedral, a breathtaking masterpiece of Gothic architecture. You’ll have a chance to admire the exquisite craftsmanship of La Lonja de la Seda de Valencia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that symbolises the city’s historical importance as a trading hub. I’ll also show you its ancient city gates and the imposing Torres de Serranos, which have witnessed Valencia’s evolution over the centuries. As you enter the enchanting Old Town and wander its labyrinthine streets, I’ll show you hidden corners that hold secrets from Valencia’s past.
What's Included
- VoiceMap Application
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Lifetime access to the tour
- Smartphone
- Transportation
- Food/Drink
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Meeting Location
Plaça de la Reina
19c, Ciutat Vella, 46003 València, Valencia, Spain
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
On this self-guided walking tour, you'll:
• Take in the House of Cats, where the city’s strays come to relax, and some cool street art like Mural del Beso
• Stroll through the bustling Plaça de l’Ajuntament, where Valencia’s vibrant atmosphere comes to life
• Experience the serene ambiance of Sant Nicolau de Bari y Sant Pere Màrtir, a church that’s considered an architectural marvel
• Indulge in the city’s main food market, Mercat Central de València, where tantalizing scents and flavors entice your senses
• Discover the Plaza de Toros, a legendary bullring that echoes with stories of valiant matadors and passionate crowds
• Learn about the beautiful Jardí del Túria, a green oasis that weaves its way through the city’s heart
• Pop by CCCC (Centre del Carme Cultura Contemporània), an art museum with a long history and exhibits to suit all ages
• Find out about the exhilarating ambiance of Valencia’s biggest festival, Las Fallas, a celebration of art, culture, and community, complete with towering sculptures, colorful fireworks, and spirited traditions that ignite the city during this remarkable event
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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- VoiceMap Application.
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata.
- Lifetime access to the tour.
- Smartphone.
- Transportation.
- Food/Drink.
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route.
The minimum age to participate is 6..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the In Love with Valencia: A Self-Guided Tour of its Landmarks is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for In Love with Valencia: A Self-Guided Tour of its Landmarks will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- VoiceMap Application
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Lifetime access to the tour
- Smartphone
- Transportation
- Food/Drink
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
