València Trip Overview
Every year in March Valencia plays host to a world renowned festival – Las Fallas. The city celebrates Saint Joseph the carpenter by building giant sculptures, placed on almost every street corner. After 4 days of glory the statues are burned, saying goodbye to the old (winter) and welcoming the new (spring).
On this tour, you will gain inside knowledge about the history of Fallas, the clever political messages hidden within the sculptures and what the festival means to the community. You will spend time with local Valencians who have a passion for Fallas and have a chance to join in their celebrations.
You will also get an exclusive welcome to a members only Fallas clubhouse where you will be able to immerse yourself in their world and share in their festive spirit. A portion of all ticket sales will be donated to the club, so not only will you get to see a part of Fallas not available to most people, but you will also help to keep the tradition alive for future years.
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* Duration: 4 hours
* Starts: València, Spain
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting València, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain
Every year in March Valencia plays host to a world renowned festival – Las Fallas. The city celebrates Saint Joseph the carpenter by building giant sculptures, placed on almost every street corner. After 4 days of glory the statues are burned, saying goodbye to the old (winter) and welcoming the new (spring).
On this tour, you will gain inside knowledge about the history of Fallas, the clever political messages hidden within the sculptures and what the festival means to the community. You will spend time with local Valencians who have a passion for Fallas and have a chance to join in their celebrations.
You will also get an exclusive welcome to a members only Fallas clubhouse where you will be able to immerse yourself in their world and share in their festive spirit. A portion of all ticket sales will be donated to the club, so not only will you get to see a part of Fallas not available to most people, but you will also help to keep the tradition alive for future years.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Edificio de Correos y Telegrafos, Plaza del Ayuntamiento 24, 46002, Valencia Spain
In the main city square we will first get a chance to explore the beautiful motifs of the post office and town hall buildings.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Fallas, Plaza Ayuntamiento, 46002, Valencia Spain
We will then begin our tour of some of the most impressive Fallas monuments around the city, including 3 special edition Fallas where you will be given inside information into the different meanings and messages contained within the intricate sculptures and learn what inspired their design. We will enter via the exclusive section to the special edition Falla that most inspires us, where you can really get up close and personal!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Barrio de Ruzafa, 40006, Valencia Spain
After, we will pay a visit to a Fallero clubhouse, where you can meet some of the people involved in making the Falla, share in their celebrations and see where the hours of devotion are put in.
Duration: 1 hour
