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Overview

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

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

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.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Plaça 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
Duration: 10 mins
2. Plaça 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.
Duration: 10 mins
3. Casa del Punt de Ganxo
A striking Modernist building known for its unique facade decorated with colorful floral tiles and stone carvings that resemble crochet work (punt de gantxo).
Duration: 10 mins
4. Valencia Cathedral
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.
5. Tribunal de les Aigues de la Vega de Valencia
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
6. Horchatería de Santa Catalina
(optional) you can buy and taste the fresh and delicious orchata drink
Duration: 10 mins
7. Plaça de la Reina
One of the city's busiest hubs, newly renovated and offering great views of the Cathedral's main entrance.
Duration: 10 mins
8. Plaça de Santa Caterina
(exterior)A charming square featuring a beautiful, highly detailed Baroque-style bell tower.
Duration: 10 mins
9. Plaza Redonda
A unique, hidden round square filled with small craft stalls, traditional lace shops, and tapas bars.
Duration: 10 mins
10. Plaza del Mercado (Placa del Mercat)
The bustling square that connects the city's historic trade center with the vibrant central market area.
11. Central Market of Valencia
A masterpiece of Modernist architecture, famous for its colorful ceramics and massive iron-and-glass dome.
12. La Lonja de la Seda
A magnificent 15th-century Gothic building and UNESCO World Heritage site, originally used for the silk trade.
13. Plaça de l'Ajuntament
Valencia's grand main square, home to the City Hall, a massive central fountain, and impressive classic architecture.
Duration: 10 mins
14. ORIO Valencia
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).
Duration: 10 mins
15. Estación del Norte
The beautiful main railway station, famous for its stunning Art Nouveau facade decorated with local oranges and ceramics.
Duration: 10 mins
16. Plaza de Toros de Valencia
A grand, 19th-century brick amphitheater built for bullfighting, designed to look like the Roman Colosseum.

Inclusion

Candy Tasting: (Optional, depending on shop opening hours).

Expert tour guide

Exclusion

Entry to the cathedral or monuments is not included. This is an external tour; we will pass by.

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

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

Supplied by Mystic Xperience Tours

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