Valencia Shore Excursion
Journey through time to discover the rich architectural offerings of the city of Valencia. Our passionate guides will meet you directly at the port where they will take you in private cars to the futuristic masterpiece the City of Arts & Sciences. Here you will spend an hour exploring the exteriors of the modern buildings, marvelling at their intricate designs and learning the stories behind them. From there, private cars will take you to the historic Old Town. Explore the storytelling of our most important buildings and city landmarks encompassing Roman, Moorish, Gothic & Baroque architectures whilst your guide shares folklore tales and fun facts along every side street. Stimulate your senses at Mercado Central, Europe’s largest food market, where you will learn about Valencia’s most valued gastronomy. The tour will finish in one of the most emblematic spaces of Valencia: the historic Arab wall, one of the most significant sites for the social geography of Valencia, and the site for the tensions between Christians and Moors dating back to the 11th Century and the reign of El Cid. Here, gain exclusive access to an intimate dining venue where you will indulge in a 10-course tapas tasting menu of local produce showcasing the best of the Valencian region, complemented by prizewinning regional wines, shining a spotlight on the best of Valencian produce.
Route
- Valencia
- Plaza de la Reina
- Iglesia santa Catalina
- Mercado Central
- Plaza del Tossal
- Parroquia San Nicolás
- Palau de la Generalitat
- Plaza de la Virgen
- Plaza de la Reina
- Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias
- Hemisferic
- Museo de las Ciencias
- Agora
- Puente El Harpa
- Umbracle
- Palau Reina Sofía
- Torre de Francia 1
- Transmediterranea
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Pick up at 9.30AM from the Port of Valencia
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Private Car to City of Arts & Sciences
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1 hour guided walking tour - Modern City (exteriors of the buildings)
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Private Car to Old Town
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1 hour guided walking tour - Old Town (exteriors and entering Mercado Central)
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Private Dining Experience in 11th Century Venue
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Private car back to the Port of Valencia