Best tours of Valencia

Considered one of the most beautiful cities in Spain, Valencia has a unique charm that captivates all who visit it. Get to know the best tours to visit Valencia and that it also conquers you.

Matías Rodríguez

Matías Rodríguez

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Best tours of Valencia

Valencia, Spain | ©Nataliya Vaitkevich

The city of Valencia is an ideal place to relax and enjoy. Walking through its streets, you can come across a large number of monuments, appreciate its interesting architecture, and delight your palate with the Valencian gastronomy. All this and much more is part of the best things to see and do in Valencia.

This time I will tell you about the best guided tours in Valencia, to make the most of the city without missing its best spots. With its wide range of tours, you will get to know everything that makes Valencia such a special and charming city. Read on and I will tell you everything you need to know to make your trip unforgettable.

1. Walk through the Old Town and enjoy a wine tasting and the best tapas.

Valencia's Central Market| ©Pascual
Valencia's Central Market| ©Pascual

This tour perfectly combines culture and culinary pleasures. It is a walking tour, led by a tour guide who will take you through the old town of Valencia and its most remarkable sites. You will visit the most emblematic squares of the area, the famous Church of San Nicolas and the Central Market.

The activity ends with a gastronomic experience that includes a tapas tasting of 10 Valencian dishes and the best wines of the region. This tour is at all times relaxed and almost personalized, as it is conducted in small groups of only 16 people.

This is an excellent option for first-time visitors to Valencia, as the itinerary includes a visit to each of the city's main tourist attractions. It is also an exceptional option for lovers of good food and gastronomy of the places you visit, and is therefore considered one of the best gastronomic tours in Valencia.

Details of interest

  • Price: from 64 euros per person.
  • Duration: approximately 4 hours in total.
  • Means of transport: the tour is on foot.
  • Advantages of this option: the activity is suitable for all types of people, with no relevant exclusions.
  • Disadvantages of this option: it does not offer the possibility of transfers to and from the lodging.

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2. Take a ride along the coast of Valencia by tourist bus with free stops

Valencia Tourist Bus| ©Viator
Valencia Tourist Bus| ©Viator

Most major cities in the world have tourist buses to tour them, and of course Valencia also has its own. The Valencia tourist bus allows you to take advantage of the tour by getting to know a large part of the city in a short time.

The tour starts at the cruise port and continues along the Valencian coast, passing by remarkable sites such as the Silk Exchange Market, the Nou Mestalla stadium, the Serrano Towers and the City of Arts and Sciences. Along the way you will have the opportunity to stop at 17 different sites. Thanks to the Hop on-Hop off mode, you can get on and off the bus as many times as you want.

During the experience you will have audio information about the sites you visit. This is undoubtedly a very comfortable, economical and practical way to get to know the best of Valencia.

Interesting details

  • Price: from 18 euros per person.
  • Duration: the complete itinerary takes about two hours.
  • Means of transport: tourist bus.
  • Advantages of this option: possibility to stop at several places and stay there on your own.
  • Disadvantages of this option: the tourist information is pre-recorded, so you will not be able to interact with the guide or ask questions.

3. Get to know Valencia by tuk tuk

Tuk tuk in Valencia| ©Ingrid T
Tuk tuk in Valencia| ©Ingrid T

Valencia can be toured in many different ways, how about a peculiar tour through the streets of Valencia aboard a tuk tuk? The tuk tuk is a means of urban transport consisting of a three-wheeled motorcycle, which is also known by the name of mototaxi.

On this tour you can get on a tuk tuk and enjoy a ride through the most interesting tourist sites in Valencia, such as the port, the sandy beach, the historic center, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Palau de la Música and the City of Arts and Sciences, among others.

The experience is extremely complete and original, which is why it is considered one of the best things to do in Valencia with children.

Details of interest

  • Price: from 34 euros per person.
  • Duration: estimated about two hours in total.
  • Means of transport: tuk tuk.
  • Advantages of this option: many sites are visited in a short time.
  • Disadvantages of this option: the price does not include anything additional except transportation.

4. Walking tour of Valencia accompanied by a guide

Serranos Towers| ©Herman M
Serranos Towers| ©Herman M

Accompanied by an experienced guide, this tour will take you through the streets of Valencia on foot at a leisurely pace, with the flexibility to make stops at your leisure and on demand. The starting point is at the Plaza de la Virgen or at the Puerta de Serranos.

During the walk, you will see Valencia's must-see sites, such as the Town Hall Square, the Central Market, the Palacio de la Generalidad and the Mercado de Intercambio de Sedas, whose building dates back to the 15th century and has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The guides on this tour are usually professional historians or art specialists, so in addition to seeing the best of Valencia, you will learn a great deal about its history, architecture and cultural heritage. If you are looking for a relaxed option with a lot of information about the city, this may be your best alternative.

Interesting details

  • Price: from 65 euros per person.
  • Duration: approximately two hours.
  • Means of transport: on foot.
  • Advantages of this option: the tour is in a small group and the guide takes into account the preferences of the participants.
  • Disadvantages of this option: it does not include snacks and drinks.

5. Relax in the Natural Hot Springs and Salto de la Novia (Bride's Fall)

El Velo de Novia Waterfall| ©Ramon Valles
El Velo de Novia Waterfall| ©Ramon Valles

This tour will allow you to relax and enjoy one of the areas of the Community of Valencia. The plan is to go to the hot springs located in Montanejos, and there you can swim, take a relaxing bath and appreciate the waterfalls that are part of the landscape of the area.

During the walk you will be taken on a short hiking route to get to know the Mediterranean forest, its flora and fauna. In addition, you will visit the waterfalls known as the Salto de la Novia.

The activity is done in small groups and, although you have plenty of time to enjoy at your leisure, you can count on the constant assistance of the guides. This is, without a doubt, one of the best things to do in Valencia during the summer.

Interesting details

  • Price: from 88 euros per person.
  • Duration: about 8 hours in total.
  • Means of transport: private minibus with air conditioning.
  • Advantages of this option: access to a site that would be very difficult on your own.
  • Disadvantages of this option: lunch is not included.

6. Get to know the Albufera Natural Park

Albufera Park| ©Javier Alvero Casique
Albufera Park| ©Javier Alvero Casique

An ideal walk for nature lovers or just to take a little break from the city in a majestic natural environment. On this walk you will depart from a meeting point to the Albufera Natural Park, where you can enjoy some of the most beautiful landscapes in all of Spain. There, a huge variety of forests, rice fields and lakes await you, to delight all your senses.

The activity includes a boat ride on the Albufera lake, to continue admiring the scenery and learn all about the wetlands of the region. In addition, you will visit the Saler where you will be able to appreciate the virgin dunes, the Mediterranean Sea and its beautiful beaches.

Details of interest

  • Price: from 57 euros per passenger.
  • Duration: approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes.
  • Means of transport: private minibus with air conditioning.
  • Advantages of this option: you can opt for the ride at different times and enjoy different experiences, such as watching the sunset.
  • Disadvantages of this option: not recommended for children under 6 years of age.

7. Get on a vintage sidecar and discover the most emblematic of Valencia

Valencia Cathedral| ©Gianni T
Valencia Cathedral| ©Gianni T

This tour aboard a vintage sidecar motorcycle will take you on a tour around Valencia, from the old town to the beaches. The experience is very special, as this type of transportation can sneak through places that others cannot, and will allow you to get to know exclusive corners of Valencia.

The itinerary covers most of the iconic sites of the city, and you have the advantage that you can ask your guide to stop or return to a site that has caught your attention in particular. Among other things you will visit Valencia's City Hall, its cathedral, the Central Market, the Lonja de Seda, the City of Arts and Sciences, the port and the best beaches.

This is a different and fun experience that will give a unique touch to your tour through the streets of Valencia.

Details of interest

  • Price: the price is around 118 euros per person.
  • Duration: the ride lasts between 2 and 2 hours and 30 minutes.
  • Means of transport: vintage sidecar motorcycle.
  • Advantages of this option: it offers pick up at the hotel or lodging place.
  • Disadvantages of this option: not suitable for wheelchair users.

8. Stroll through the City of Arts and Sciences and enjoy a wine and tapas tasting

City of Arts and Sciences on Segway| ©Helen
City of Arts and Sciences on Segway| ©Helen

This half-day excursion will allow you to make excellent use of your time, combining the best of Valencia. You will get to know the Valencian coast and its most important tourist attractions, such as the Central Market and the Church of San Nicolas.

In addition to the tour of interest you will have the opportunity to taste some delicious tapas along with the best wines, while relaxing on the rooftop of the City of Arts and Sciences.

On your way through the Central Market you can also buy the best regional products in its colorful stalls, to take with you the flavors of Valencia.

Interesting details

  • Price: approximately 98 euros per person.
  • Duration: the activity lasts about 5 hours.
  • Means of transport: the tour is done on foot, in certain sections you can take a cab with your guide.
  • Advantages of this option: includes gastronomic experience.
  • Disadvantages of this option: does not include entrance to the City of Arts and Sciences.

9. See the sunset of Valencia on board of a cruise ship

Sunset in Valencia| ©Verner187
Sunset in Valencia| ©Verner187

The sea is the main protagonist of Valencia, and what better way to enjoy the coast aboard a luxury catamaran, while watching the sunset.

Get on a modern catamaran with a capacity of up to 80 passengers, where you can enjoy the view of Mount Peñagolosa. The date is in the afternoon, so you can admire the sunset from an unbeatable perspective.

The experience concludes with a disembarkation at Playa de las Arenas where you will enjoy a dinner near the port, with traditional food, including tapas and paella.

Details of interest

  • Price: from 92 euros per person.
  • Duration: the tour lasts one hour and 30 minutes.
  • Means of transport: catamaran.
  • Advantages of this option: includes drinks during the tour (sparkling wine) and snacks.
  • Disadvantages of this option: does not include transfers to and from the lodging site.

10. Cycle around Valencia on a Bike Tour

Bike Tour| ©Veselina Dzhingarova
Bike Tour| ©Veselina Dzhingarova

This tour invites you to cycle around Valencia with a guide who will show you the best of the city. Along the way you will get to know the Valencian architecture and its most iconic works, such as the gothic cathedral and the contemporary L'Hemisfèric.

The ride is done at a totally relaxed pace, which will allow you to enjoy the places you see, without getting tired and covering much more than you could if you were on foot. The bike will also allow you and your group to get into places that you could not access by bus or car.

Among the main sites you will visit are the Turia Gardens, the City of Arts and Sciences, the City Hall Square, the Exhibition Bridge, the Plaza de la Virgen, the Gulliver Park and the Palau de la Música.

Interesting details

  • Price: from 25 euros per person.
  • Duration: the tour lasts approximately 3 hours.
  • Means of transport: bicycle.
  • Advantages of this option: it is done in small groups of up to 15 people, so it is an experience with a personalized and intimate touch.
  • Disadvantages of this option: the activity is not suitable or adaptable for people with physical disabilities.

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