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Tour Valencia Medieval
Spanish
Free cancellation if canceled at least 24 hours before the start of the experience.
Description
Everything You Need to Know
Are you passionate about tourism and history? Then this experience is made for you.
With this guided tour, you will admire the legacy of one of the most influential kingdoms in the history of the Iberian Peninsula. This journey will transport you back in time to medieval Valencia. A must-do guided tour to explore the details of the Kingdom of Valencia’s heritage on foot.
You will discover why the medieval period was one of the city’s most important eras of growth, openness, and prosperity. You’ll learn how this period was marked not only by artistic movements, social reforms, increased freedoms, and commercial growth, but also by controversies and contradictions.
Enjoy a pleasant walk through the areas where the most significant medieval events took place—events that shaped the destiny of the city. Learn the stories behind the Valencian Golden Age, the city at the height of its glory.
Itinerary
-We will meet at the Torres de Serranos, one of the city’s main architectural symbols. These gates were built in the 14th century, a key period in Valencia’s history.
-We will continue towards Plaza de la Virgen, one of the most beautiful squares in the city, where you can admire its unique medieval character and learn about its history, transporting you to another time.
-Next, we will stroll through Valencia’s picturesque old town, discovering its conquest by James I and the urban transformation that defined this period.
-Afterwards, we will admire Valencia Cathedral, an essential medieval landmark in the old town. Its famous bell tower, partly the work of Pere Balaguer—known as El Miguelete—hides a fascinating story that you will learn during the tour.
-We will continue to the exterior of the iconic Lonja de la Seda, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Here, you will appreciate its different architectural styles, many of which reveal clues about the city’s commercial past. Learn more about the importance of trade for Valencia’s inhabitants, and discover legends that have become myths as well as stories that have been forgotten—seeing Valencia from a whole new perspective.
Included
-Two-hour guided tour with entrance fees included and an official local guide
-Dogs are welcome
Meeting Point
-Torres de Serranos
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