Valencia attracts travelers looking for sun, sand and wild nightlife. But the coastal city's splendid setting - amid rugged mountains and glorious orange groves - and stunning ancient and modern architecture affords a myriad of pleasures beyond the beach. Take a Valencia tour and discover the city and surrounding region with a friendly local guide.

Start your tour of Valencia's old town with a look at the imposing Torres de Sorranos that guard the entrance to the city. Browse the lively Mercado Central - your guide will happily help you converse with the local vendors. The Museo de Bellas Artes ranks among Spain's best, and be sure to view the stunning architecture of Valencia's Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias. Outside of town, take a boat ride on the lagoon at the Parque Naturel de la Albufeira, visit the medieval fortress town of Morella, and make sure to sample the region's delicious Paella.

A local guide is waiting to enthrall and delight you on a Valencia tour.

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Half Day Valencia Shore Excursion with an Enthusiastic Private Guide

"So many things to see, so little time!", that's what many cruisers might think when they stop in Valencia.

But no problem at all! What you need is an efficient and well-organized program, and that's why I created this itinerary of 4 hours especially for cruise passengers, we'll cover the 2 most important sightseeing areas in town: The city of arts and science and the historical center.
This tour is also for people just arriving into town and needing to get a good overview of the city to get ideas for the rest of their stay.

We'll see all of the things you would see on an ordinary tour - they're certainly worthwhile. But I will also show you the special things that make Valencia great.

This is a panoramic tour, so no entrances are previewed. We'll do most of the areas by foot as cars are not allowed. We will only take a private vehicle to get to our destinations.

As your private tour guide, I can adjust the schedule, duration and activities to meet your needs. Please let me know of any special reques

Experience all of the highlights of Valencia in this 4 hour tour!

The best of Valencia in a half day, you will see all the most important spots with me in a lively and fun way. Valencia has so many layers of history, from ancient pre-history to Romans, Moors and a brilliant medieval Golden Age. Once you smell the orange blossoms or 'azahar', you'll feel the exotic heartbeat of Valencia, as I did back in 1999. If you want to become part Valenciano by the end of your day, then come with me - I've been converted myself!

You'll be able to get a taste of Valencia, checking off all the must-sees, from an Insider's point of view (I used to live right in the heart of downtown Carmen neighborhood). A private tour ensures that you are maximize your time in Valencia while receiving an in-depth, personal tour, time for plenty of inquiries and curiosities.

My private car is a Mercedes for up to 3 people and a Chrysler Minivan for 4-6 people. Some of the city is spread out so it is necessary to see everything using a car, but will have about 2. 5 hours in the downtown, walking.

All entrance fees, snack invite, different vehicle needed the more pax

A great view of 'Plaza de la Virgen,' taken by one of my guests, Derek Wu. Thanks Derek!

El Miguelete, the beautiful bell tower of Valencia's cathedral. We can climb the spiral staircase to the top for a gorgeous view of the city!

Exploring the art and architecture of Valencia's most unique buildings.

La Lonja Silk Exhange, located in the historic center of the city, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Designed by Santiago Calatrava, the City of Arts and Sciences is comprised of 8 structures and is one of the 12 Treasures of Spain.

It takes years of training to learn how to properly shave slices of Spain's famous, melt-in-your-mouth jamón.

City's Best Spots in A Half Day With Private Car

Valencia Insider's Highlights

Valencia Old Quarter, First Time Walking Tour

Valencia, 3rd capital of Spain, consider now the trendiest Spain city: quality of life, weather. . . Convenient small outstanding center . . 3 Unesco Heritage of the World, as the unique Silk Exchange Market, the "Wall street" of Medieval times, the Water Tribunal, ruling from Roman times the practice about the irrigation system of Valencia lands and its oranges. . They still dispense justice and met every Thursday in front of one of the Cathedral doors.

I love to share the stories of people that walked these streets. . . You'll learn about how and why fascinating people of Valencia settled here, Roman ancient, stories, Arab remains. . . , , Gothic and Modernist buildings. . up to now a days as Valencia World Design Capital 2022, or Green Capital 2024 in the field of sustainable tourism, climate neutrality, as well as fair and inclusive green transition.

Also a food aficionado so we can discuss Spanish food and wines, vermouths. . .

Please join me in discovering fascinating trendy Valencia

Top monumental sites. Family and accesible friendly. Fancy tastings in the Central Market visit?

As the song says Valencia is the city of the flowers, light and love. During this city tour you will discover why Valencia has been in the last years one of the favourites destinations in Spain and in Europe. The local traditions and history, well preserved gothic buildings, friendly local people, modern structures as Ciutat de les Arts I les Ciències and modern urban tribes that could mix the local traditions and keep them. Gastronomy is one of the icons in the valencian culture with Paella as a banner, but the popular "Almuerzos" (meal between breakfast and lunch), bakeries and orxaterias.

The tour will start at the meeting point and you will be transferred to the city center to start the walking tour. Visit the amazing Gothic buildings as Torres de Serrano or Quart (2 of the former entrances to the city during Middle Age), the amazing Mercado Central or the impressive Lonja de la Seda, UNESCO World Heritage.
During the tour you will learn history of the city, from Romans to the Spanish Civil War.

- L’Almoina (Roman ruins)
- Lonja 
- Cathedral


Experience the best of Valencia in a half day with licensed local guide

Highlights of Valencia Half Day Walking Tour

Explore the historic center of Valencia with an experienced local guide!

Start by enjoying a panoramic drive around the City of Arts and Sciences. A unique futuristic area based in 5 exotic buildings.

Admire the Colon neighborhood in a panoramic drive: Valencia bullring, town hall, North train station. . .

Walk to the Mercado Central, which as well as being a masterpiece of Modernist design itis where you can see the city in full swing as shoppers stock up on fresh fish, meat, fruit, vegetables and more.

The unusual Plaza Redonda will be your next stop. The plaza is a great place to find ceramic crafts and souvenirs.

Stop to taste an authentic horchata, a refreshing soft drink made from tiger nuts and sold at "horchateria". You will visit the oldest one in town. End with a panoramic view of the Cathedral (inside visit), commonly known as the "Seu. " Admire its mix of Gothic, Romanesque, Baroque styles, and finally we will arrive to the Virgin square the most important religious square where to find the Basilic.

After this tour you will have a friend in Valencia!!

Explore Valencia with Jordi Linares, the best mediterranean experiences!

Handmade fans in Valencia. The last artisan!. Explore the city with Jordi Linares, your private tour guide in Valencia.

Tasting horchata and fartons, our soft drink!. Better than Red Bull ;-)

Ciudad de las artes y de las ciencias (Valencia)

Silk Exchange builgding (World Heritage site by UNESCO)

Experience Valencia in full size on a 6 Hour Tour with Private Transport

Start by enjoying a photo stop at the City of Arts and Sciences. Followed by a panoramic drive to the old-town.

Walk to the Mercado Central, which as well as being a masterpiece of Modernist design itis where you can see the city in full swing as shoppers stock up on fresh fish, meat, fruit, vegetables and more.

The unusual Plaza Redonda will be your next stop. The plaza is a great place to find ceramic crafts and souvenirs.

Stop to taste an authentic horchata, a refreshing soft drink made from tiger nuts and sold at "horchateria". You will visit the oldest one in town. We will have time for visiting the "Cathedral" inside and to admire its mix of Gothic, Romanesque, Baroque styles, and finally we will arrive to the Virgin square the most important religious square where to find the Basilica.

Ticket to the Silk Exchange Building
Cathedral Ticket entrance

Enjoy the 3rd biggest city in Spain with your local guide

Valencia 4h private tour with transport

Valencia's past and future - private tour

This is a fantastic way to time-travel through the history of Valencia in so little time!

We will retrace the steps of the Romans as they settled in the city by visiting one of the most important archeological sites of Europe.

Then, we'll observe the transition from Gothic to Baroque, passing through the Renaissance as we visit the Cathedral and its jewel: the Holy Grail.

We'll reach the XXth Century admiring the most beautiful examples of Modernista architecture, Art Nouveau with its own unique personality.

As we approach the contemporary era, we'll discuss about the troubled civil war and how it affected the life of the people of Valencia and its role as capital of the Republic.

Last stop: the Future. We'll wander through the astonishing, jaw-dropping complex of the City of Arts and Sciences that inspired sci-fi settings in films and tv series.

Just make sure your camera has extra batteries and memory cards, you might run out of them!

Entrance fee for the Archeological Museum, Lonja de la Seda and Cathedral

More than 2000 years of history in only 4 hours!

Old Town Valencia - Express Walking Tour in Spain

This tour is a great choice if you have a busy day planned but still want to acquire a deep knowledge of the old town's gems and enjoy a light and easy guided experience. It is recommended especially if you want to have some free time in city centre or explore a market there afterwards.

We will walk across the oldest area in town and stop in the most iconic and picturesque spots. History can be understood easily as we walk from the Roman Empire era to the 20th Century in no time!

Valencia's old quarters are very compact. We will stroll for a couple of hours along flat ground in a small area with very restricted traffic, where there are so many beautiful buildings and history to go through! One of them, The Silk exchange, is a UNESCO Heritage since 1996 and one of Valencia's Gothic jewels.

The Valencian centre has been one of my favourite areas to be around since I was small, so I'm genuinely excited to show you around it.

Marques of two waters. Today the Ceramic Museum

Get to know the main gems of the city.

Explore the Highlights of Valencia in a Walking Tour

Want to step back into the past and discover an ancient Roman city? Or walk in the footsteps of a Christian King, a Martyred Saint, a lovesick executioner, a famous philosopher, an American writer, and a Civil War dictator? Want to trace the contour of the Arab wall or see the site where the Holy Grail is kept?

You can do all of these things — and more — on this tour!

Valencia has notable architecture from the Gothic and Art Nouveau periods. It also has many fascinating stories, all of which you can hear about with me, your guide Danny — a passionate fan of the city.

Valencia is famous for its great weather, relaxed vibes, and great food. It's also the home of the authentic Valencian paella; and great Valencian orange juice — if you like alcohol you can try it in our local cocktail "Agua de Valencia"!

What are you waiting for? Come with me and discover this beautiful city and learn all about its rich and varied history. See the most famous sites and also discover some of its hidden secrets.

Insider's Guide to the wonderful city of Valencia

Holy Grail & UNESCO World Heritage Site Visit - Walking Tour in Valencia

If you want to visit Valencia's main attractions from the inside, this tour is for you!

We'll visit the church of San Nicolás de Bari & San Pedro Mártir, a true hidden gem in the historic Carmen neighbourhood, with its approximately 2000 m2 of frescoes. Precisely because of these magnificent frescoes it is also called the Valencian Sistine Chapel, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

On our tour, we'll visit the only building in the city to be included in UNESCO's list, being one of the most important buildings in the Valencian golden age: La Lonja de la Seda, a place where merchants carried out negotiations relating to their goods, especially silk.

In addition to this, we'll visit the wonderful Cathedral dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, a mix of architectural styles that reflect its long construction and numerous changes it has undergone.

Did you know that what is believed to be the Holy Grail is kept in the Cathedral? Yes, that's right, and I'll show it to you, unveiling its history.

San Nicolás de Bari & San Pedro Mártir Church

Visits the Cathedral, the Church of Saint Nicholas & Lonja de la Seda with tickets included!

Essential Valencia Shore Excursion with Tastings & Transport

Let me introduce you the city of Valencia where the architectural heritage ranges from ancient Roman remains to Santiago Calatrava's contemporary works, from the Turia Riverbed passing through the Cathedral and the Miguelete Tower, the Lonja (Silk Exchange) declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and the Central Market in the Art Nouveau style, and much more. During the tour we will see the most important attractions and historical highlights so you will not miss any spot!

This tour involves walking and a short car ride to visit the City of Arts and Sciences, for better understanding of the evolution from the medieval city into a modern day hub. After so many historical & architectural impressions one may become a bit tired and hungry, but worry not! We will have delightful charcuterie tasting in the Central Market and afterwords some snacks with a drink in a lovely local tapas bar.

Central Market Gourmet Charcuterie Tasting
Tapas and Drinks in a local restaurant

Comfortable car for commute around Valencia

Panoramic View of the City of Arts and Sciences

Valencia Cathedral and Miguelete Bell Tower in Plaza de la Reina

Enjoy your day in the best way! Relaxing visit with comfortable commute and energizing snacks

Treat yourselves to a very private tour, assuring you will skip crowds, and let me cater to you and your spouse or travelling partner for a unique and intimate experience with our city.

By private car (usually our new Mercedes), discover the highlights of Valencia, on this 4-hour morning (or afternoon) tour. The benefits of being such a small travelling party is the amount you can see in 4 hours of quality time with your guide and local expert and the flexibility you get when it's just you. My 2-guest VIP route includes all of the main Highlights of our wonderful city that mixes the ancient and the modern in a harmonious way.

You can choose which of the main sites you'd like to see more in depth, for example our Roman ruins, our Cathedral or the medieval Lonja or old silk exchange, considered one of the best examples of gothic architecture on a civic building in Europe. As my guest, I'll treat you to our sweet horchata, rich red wine or a café latte along our route. This tour is totally customizable!

Sipping Valencia's famous summer drink - horchata!

Horchata is made from tiger nuts and served ice cold - perfect for hot Valencian days!

Our local beach is a great place for a stroll or a dip in the sea.

Valencia is filled with bright, Mediterranean colors and gorgeous fountains!

A VIP Morning With Private Transport For You And Your Travelling Partner

Two-Person Valencia By Car and Walking

Valencia Old Quarter First Time harbour picking up - Groups

Valencia has almost 1 mill people, but if you like to feel the heart of Valencia, stroll into its old quarter streets; this tour will access all around , we will have a great day out an in.

I make sure you we enjoy all around easily. I could pick you up, and then park our car and walk in the city old center.

Valencia is flat and accessible for wheelchairs all city center, where private cars are not allowed.

I am also a "foodie" so we can discuss Valencian' specialities and taste them. Why not?

You'll learn about how and why fascinating people of Valencia settled here, Roman ancient Valencia stories. . . Arab ruins. . I love to share the stories of people that walked these streets and made its history.

300 men arrived and conquer Valentia ( valents: brave) from the Arabs. Did you know that Arabs fload the camps so the soldiers would not cross the camps. . ?

We will not forget to stop for our famous delicious refreshment "horchata".

This is the heart of Valencia, please join me for a easy day aroun

Sightseeing beach, Cabañal, Arts and Sicences. Discover the taste and special sites of the third big city in Spain

Start by enjoying a panoramic tour to "La Malvarrosa" beach and the America's cup area. Continue by admiring the City of Arts and Science designed by the Valencian architect Santiago Calatrava. One of my favourites areas whe I was a child.

Once in the city center, admire buildings like the: Colon Market, the bullring or the town hall. Start the walking tour visiting the Silk Exchange bulding (XVth century). It was one of the main buildings of Valencia during Spanish golden age. Everybody loves this site!

Walk to the Mercado Central, which as well as being a masterpiece of Modernist design.

This walking tour continue with Plaza Redonda, this particular "circular" square.

End with a panoramic view of the Cathedral, Admire its mixture of Gothic, Romanesque and Baroque styles, and finally we will arrive to the Virgin square the most important religious square.

** All my tours are customizable, please if you have any preferences or any thoughts let me know and I will offer my best.

Explore the historic center of Valencia and the City of Arts and Science

Best of Valencia: 4 Hours private excursion

Sant Josep Caves and Other Highlights of Valencian Region - Full Day Tour

Embark on a marvelous day tour outside Valencia and crowds. Today you will visit some of the most impressive attractions and places north of Valencia. You will start the day with a must, St Josep Caves. Get on a private mini-van with your driver-local guide and visit this amazing karst monument.
Since Upper Palaeolithic, humans had contact with this caves and several scientists, such as the Valencian Cavanilles, a botanist and naturist, talked about it in his work. But, it was in the 1920's when the caves opened to visitors. In the tour you will take a boat and ride the longest navigable underground river. Then continue the visit walking admiring the grottos and the stalactites and stalagmites around.
Then you will visit Onda to explore the castle and the tile museum before travelling to the coast to have lunch by the sea.
The tour will finish visiting Sagunto

Tile Museum in Onda- You will learn about the tecnhniques and the history of the ancient tradition

San Jose Caves- Visit the caves riding aboat and on a short walk to discover the amazing formations

Different kind of tiles at the Museum in Onda

Entrance of Onda Medieval Castle that we will visit

Visit one of the most interesting caves in the region

Old Valencia's City Centre - Private Walking Tour in Spain

During our tour, we will get a real good look at the city centre of Valencia. You'll have the chance to see inside the Valencian Cathedral to see the incredible secrets it holds, such as the Holy Grail!

We'll also be able to enter the Silk Exchange building, a UNESCO Heritage since 1996 and one of Valencia's Gothic jewels. This building, also called "La Lonja", has some interesting and disturbing decor, from the facade gargoyles to the details on its inside, it's surely not to be missed.

Both the Cathedral and the La Lonja are stunning and full of legends & stories, many from Valencia's golden era; the XV century.

Since we will be walking across the town's oldest area, history will be easily understood, going from the Roman Empire era to the 20th Century in no time! Valencia's old quarters are very compact.

We'll stroll for a couple hours along flat ground, and by entering through the main gate of the city, we'll discover small cozy squares, and both quiet streets and very lively quarters.

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