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Top 10 cultural & heritage things to do in Valencia

Heritage walks, museum days, temple complexes, and the kind of guides who explain why a place matters rather than reciting dates. The cultural side of Valencia, paced for actual seeing.

  1. Valencia Premium PRIVATE Tour to discover the city in 2 Hours, Valencia1

    1. Valencia Premium PRIVATE Tour to discover the city in 2 Hours

    5.0· 1 reviews· 2 hours

    Tour the capital Valencia on an exclusive 2-hour tour that reveals the most iconic corners of the city. From the Serrano Towers, a local driver will guide you through history and culture, taking you to highlights such as the City of Arts and Sciences, Playa de la Malvarrosa, and more. This tour includes photo stops and a bottle of mineral water per traveler, ensuring your experience is comfortable and complete. Ideal for groups of up to 4 people, with the option of taking the tour in multiple vehicles for larger groups. - 2-hour guided tour of the most emblematic points of Valencia - Includes photo stops at highlights - Mineral water bottle included for each traveler - Capacity up to 4 people per vehicle, with options for older groups

  2. Valencia Old Town Tour with Wine & Tapas in 11th Century Historic Monument, Valencia2

    2. Valencia Old Town Tour with Wine & Tapas in 11th Century Historic Monument

    5.0· 3488 reviews· 4 hours

    The only tour of the historic Old Town of Valencia culminating in an intimate dining experience in one of our most emblematic and significant historical monuments. Explore Roman, Moorish, Gothic & Baroque architectures whilst your guide shares folklore tales and fun facts along the way. We will also pass by the Old Town's iconic Valencia Central Market and the Plaza de la Virgen. The tour will finish in one of the most emblematic spaces of Valencia: the historic Arab wall dating back to the 11th Century and the reign of El Cid. Here, gain exclusive access to an intimate dining venue for a full tapas tasting menu and paella paired with prizewinning regional wines, showcasing the best of the Valencian region.

  3. Valencia Bike Tour from the City to the Beach, plus Bike Guy App!, Valencia3

    3. Valencia Bike Tour from the City to the Beach, plus Bike Guy App!

    5.0· 1235 reviews· 3.8 hours

    Multiple award-winning bike tours . Only small groups (10 or less) for a more personalised, fun, and safer experience. My intention is to make you fall in love with Valencia. I have a unique take on bike tours, with being of service, joy, and fun in abundance being the main goals. By the end of my ride, you will know Valencia and be ready to make the most of your time in this awesome city! This is the "More Than Tour"! Not only do you get my fantastic bike tour. You'll also get my personalised map and access to the Bike Guy App with a hundred of the best tips and recommendations in Valencia, plus a follow-up message to let you know what’s on while you are staying in VLC, water for the rides, sun cream (if needed), bike hire, and a drink plus snacks at the beach before heading back into the city centre. Please note that this is not a historical tour. This is an experience!

  1. Valencia Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local, Valencia4

    4. Valencia Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local

    5.0· 155 reviews· 3.5 hours

    With this Do Eat Better Experience Valencia Food Tour through the city, you’ll have the opportunity to sample some of the region’s most famous products in just a few hours, all under the guidance of a passionate foodie host. Visit top specialty shops, eateries, and tapas bars where you can feast on local delights like croquetas, anchovies, patatas bravas, clóchinas and so much more. Along the way, enjoy bites of regional dishes while hearing fascinating stories about the food, the places, and the rich gastronomic traditions of the area. It’s a true culinary journey with a small group of fellow food lovers! Explore with a local food expert to discover the best local specialties and taste both savory and sweet local delicacies as you cross the city. At the end of the tour, you will have eaten the equivalent of a full meal. You will learn about Valencia's rich culinary history and culture while you taste and live a small-group experience for a relaxed pace and informal vibe.

  2. Valencia's Greatest Food, History & Culture Tour, Valencia5

    5. Valencia's Greatest Food, History & Culture Tour

    5.0· 141 reviews· 3.5 hours

    Hola soy Vivi! I made of my passion my job, I'm a person with lots of different interests but, what I love the most is hosting people, travelling & eating delicious food.What better way is there to explore the city’s hidden gems & history than by following a passionate local foodie? During this unique 3 hours walking tour, we explore the main historic sites and gastronomic delights of Valencia's old town - There is much more than just paella! - Indulge in the most iconic tapas bar in town, sipping on a classic Spanish aperitif -Taste a freshly made, traditional Valencian drink, rarely found elsewhere -Visit the fabulous Central Market – one of the biggest in Europe. Taste your way around and learn about the ingredients of authentic Spanish recipes -I'll tell you everything about the fascinating world of Spanish tapas in family run eateries, where there is history, passion and love in every recipe!

  3. Private TukTuk Tour 2 Hours of Valencia, Valencia6

    6. Private TukTuk Tour 2 Hours of Valencia

    4.9· 82 reviews· 2 hours

    Come to Funtuktuk and you will see Valencia in a different way, the guides are from the city and in addition to explaining the monuments where you will pass, they can offer all kinds of information of the city (restaurants, museums, leisure, where to buy and the nightlife of this endearing city). Also, if you like music, your Tuktuk have a formidable audio equipment where you can, if you wish, put your favorite music list, while enjoying the views of Valencia. We wait for you!

  4. Valencia tour with cathedral included., Valencia7

    7. Valencia tour with cathedral included.

    4.9· 31 reviews· 2 hours

    Discover Valencia and its cathedral in detail thanks to our guided tour. We start the itinerary at the place of the College of the Patriarchca where the old building of the University is located. We will go to the Palace of the Marquis of "Dos Aguas" to admire its impressive facade. We will see the inside of the Cathedral where one of the most precious jewels of Christendom is located: the Holy Chalice. Recognized by the Holy See as the most susceptible. Then outside we will see the monumental area of the Place de la Viérge around. We will continue to reach two emblematic places: the Silk Point of Sale, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the famous Valencia Central Point of Sale. A complete and personalized tour that will allow you to know Valencia well with its history, culture and gastronomy.

  5. Valencia Morning Food Tour with Central Market by Food Lover Tour, Valencia8

    8. Valencia Morning Food Tour with Central Market by Food Lover Tour

    4.9· 58 reviews· 3 hours

    Mornings in the city are fascinating because they always show you the most authentic aspect of how its inhabitants live in their hometown. Having a local brunch called almuerzo is a social activity shared by almost all people in Valencia. “Almorzar” is a gastronomic tradition that defines what Valencia is like and what its people are like: an irreducible village, proud of its culinary localisms! This unique cultural custom is explained more in detail by our local experts during this tour. If you have just arrived in town this is a perfect introduction to the Spanish gastronomy, the essentials of Valencia and the local culture. More than a tour, we will live a cultural, walking and gastronomic tour in the same experience. By the end of the adventure, you’ll know exactly why “Esmorzaret Valenciano” culture in the morning can’t exist outside of Valencia (so you’ll have to come back!).

  6. Valencia: Art & Architecture Guided Tour with Monuments Tickets, Valencia9

    9. Valencia: Art & Architecture Guided Tour with Monuments Tickets

    4.8· 304 reviews· 3 hours

    Walking tour to discover the beauty and amazing buildings full of colors, history and the main important buildings of art and architecture in Valencia. The most majestic in our tour: San Nicolas Church. Discover the city of Valencia in this historical tour, the entrance of San Nicolas Church, la Lonja and the Cathedral is included. An official local tourist guide will sow you the best of Valencia.

  7. Valencia Complete Tour by Tuk Tuk, Valencia10

    10. Valencia Complete Tour by Tuk Tuk

    4.8· 629 reviews· 2 hours

    Enjoy getting to know Valencia in a comfortable, entertaining and fun way. You will visit the main historical and cultural points of the city center, the city of arts and sciences, the most important modern building in the city, the impressive harbour with the marina and the beach. Approximately 120 minutes tour and you can stop at any time to take pictures!

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