Do you want to explore the most famous places in Valencia from the inside? In this experience, you’ll enjoy a unique tour where you can admire the city’s most iconic landmarks. Among others, you will visit historically significant sites such as the Lonja de la Seda, a Gothic masterpiece; the Church of San Nicolás, known as the Valencian Sistine Chapel; and the Cathedral, home to the Holy Chalice.
This guided tour lasts approximately 3 hours, allowing you to observe, analyze, and understand the history, art, and architectural works that have shaped Valencia.
-Available from Tuesday to Saturday at 10:00 AM
-After meeting at the Torres de Serranos, we’ll begin our journey through the streets of Valencia’s city center, a wonderful city on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea that holds centuries of history, exploring the ancient walls of Valencia.
-Next, we’ll enter the Church of San Nicolás. Once inside, you won’t be able to stop looking up at its 2,000 square meters of stunning Baroque frescoes, painted by Dionís Vidal. No wonder this temple is called the “Valencian Sistine Chapel”!
-We’ll continue to the Lonja de la Seda, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This spectacular Gothic building features an exceptional interior. Its columned structure and geometric ceiling are sure to captivate you.
-Our tour continues towards the Mercado Central, making the most of the unique experience the market offers.
-We will move on to Plaza de la Reina, entering the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. Did you know they say the Holy Grail is hidden there? Is it true? We’ll find out!
-Next, we’ll visit the Roman ruins of the Almoina, located very close to the cathedral, which house some of the most important archaeological remains in Valencia.
-Finally, we’ll stop at Plaza de la Virgen, revealing the secrets of the Basilica of the Virgin of the Forsaken and learning more about the Water Tribunal, the oldest of its kind in the world! The tour concludes in the heart of the old town, at this very plaza.
-Three-hour walking tour with entrance fees included and an official local guide