València Trip Overview
On this tour you’ll visit all places that you shouldn’t miss in Valencia and you’ll also delight in the most typical dishes of the Valencian cuisine. Includes a walking tour along the historical centre with an expert guide and then a great typical meal of paella and local products in front of the Quart Towers.
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* Duration: 3 hours
* Starts: València, Spain
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting València, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain
On this tour you’ll visit all places that you shouldn’t miss in Valencia and you’ll also delight in the most typical dishes of the Valencian cuisine. Includes a walking tour along the historical centre with an expert guide and then a great typical meal of paella and local products in front of the Quart Towers.
Stop At: Plaza del Ayuntamiento, Placa de l’Ajuntament 1, 46002, Valencia Spain
Your guided tour departs from Plaza del Ayuntamiento. It’s one of the most important and central squares of the city. It is surrounded by emblematic buildings from the early 20th century and the most traditional festivals are celebrated there.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Plaza de la Virgen, Valencia Spain
Then you will arrive to Plaza de la Virgen (Virgin’s square). There you will see the Virgen de los Desamparados’s Church and the rear facade of the Cathedral, and its famous Door of the Apostles, where the Water Tribunal meets every Thursday. This is a Justice institution that resolves conflicts arising from the use of irrigation water among farmers.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: La Lonja de la Seda, Plaza del Mercado, 46001, Valencia Spain
You will stroll towards the Silk Exchange (Lonja de la Seda), declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO. In the past, was the trade center of the city. You will also see the exterior of the Central Market, that is located opposite to Lonja building.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Plaza de la Reina, Placa de la Reina, SN, 46000, Valencia Spain
The tour continues to Plaza de la Reina. It is one of the most bustling and lively squares in the city. It is surrounded by numerous bars and old buildings, including the main facade of the Valencia Cathedral with its characteristic bell tower, called the Miguelete.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Barrio del Carmen, Valencia Spain
After that, you will go walking through the narrow streets of the El Carmen neighborhood, it is the old town of Valencia. On the way you will see significant places and buildings such as the Palacio de la Generalitat or Plaza del Tossal, among others.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Torres de Quart, Pl. dels Furs, s/n, 46003, Valencia Spain
After the tour, savor the Valencian typical dishes in a homely restaurant located in front of the Quart Towers. Enjoy your meal admiring the renowned Towers, one of the ancient walled city gates, that still survives in perfect condition.
Menu includes a starter to choose of selected fresh products. As main course you’ll be able to choose between Valencian paella, Arroz a Banda, fish, meat or duck. Then, enjoy a delicious homemade dessert, and a beverage by person.
Duration: 1 hour
Sample Menu
• Starters to share – Crispy goat cheese salad, potato timbale with Burgos blood sausage and grilled cuttlefish.
• Valencian paella – You can choose between: Valencian paella, Arroz a Banda (rice cooked in fish stock), Grilled Cod, Grilled Iberian Sirloin or Duck Confit.
• Homemade Dessert – You can choose between: Apple pie, Chocolate fondant, Tiramisú or Cheesecake
