Historical Valencia Private Walking Tour

Soak in the real atmosphere of this historical and charming city of Valencia during your 4-hour walking tour with a local and licensed private tour guide.

Explore the capital of the Valencian Community and discover its great mixture of past and present histories. Start by enjoying the monumental Serrano ́s Towers and continue exploring the old Carmen neighborhood. There we will discover some interesting palaces, narrow streets and a beautiful atmosphere for bohemians and art-crafts souvenirs.

Continue with the Basilica for the patroness of Valencia: the Holy Lady of Foresaken people and of course the Cathedral, with its different gates and also an inside visit, where we will discover the Holy Grial at a very quiet and special chapel. Admire its mix of Gothic, Romanesque, Baroque, and Neoclassical elements before walking to Plaza Redonda, in our way to the Silk Exchange Building. We will continue visiting the Silk Exchange Building declared World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. It´s considered a jewel inside the Mediterranean gothic style. Explore this civil building and all curiosities about the history of the Silk commerce in Valencia and how it got inside Valencia and why nowadays it has almost disappeared.

The last experience will be the Central Market of Valencia a magnificent local market where to buy, taste and admire fresh and local products from the Valencian orchard. It has recently celebrated the 100 anniversary of his creation during the 20th century in Modernist style!

It will be a real Valencian experience, over there we will have some time to taste the typical “Valencian horchata” made with tiger-nuts and very refreshing and a unusual taste.

Inclusions:
• 4 hour private tour guide in Valencia
• Central market
• Basilica of the Holy Lay of Foresaken People
• Ticket to Silk Exchange Building and Cathedral (paying a supplement at the time of booking)

Meeting point:
Serrano´s Tower (Torres de Serrans : Plaça dels Furs s/n, 46003 Valencia)