free tour valencia
WHY SHOULD YOU VISIT VALENCIA?
Recently elected one of the best cities in the world to live in, Valencia combines the charm of the coastal communities with its long history. Reflected through its imposing monuments, without forgetting the constant innovation that has made it the European Green Capital 2024, as well as the Capital of Smart Tourism the year 2022, more than enough reasons to get to know the city through one of our free tours.
Its more than two thousand years of history make it a great mix of culture and deep-rooted traditions, some of which have been named World Heritage Sites by UNESCO and are really worthy to get a guided tour in Valencia.
Emblematic buildings such as La Lonja de la Seda, ancestral traditions such as the Tribunal de las Aguas and the world famous Fallas festival are just three of the many attractions that we have in Free Tour Valencia and that make this city a must-see destination at any time of the year.
Fine sandy beaches and a sunny climate force visitors and Valencians to enjoy the lively streets, which is ideal for enjoying a free tour in the open air.
These features are increased thanks to its rich gastronomic offer that satisfies the most diverse palates and pockets: rice, fish and vegetables from the valencian crop fields are cooked in many restaurants of the city and displayed fresh in its markets.
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MUST-SEE PLACES IN VALENCIA
Valencia is a city with more than 2,000 years of history that at the same time promotes modernity and the avant-garde, so the options are as wide as the wishes of its visitors. We recommend you to discover some of its most representative areas before leaving the city:
The Old Town or “Ciutat Vella” offers a wonderful journey through time that spans from Roman Valentia to the Christian medieval city, passing through the indispensable Muslim Balansiya, as we explain in our Valencia free tour. The Archaeological Museum of the Almoina will immerse you in centuries of history through the best preserved ruins of the capital.
Taking a short walk you could visit the Town Hall area and surroundings, where two of the most illustrious markets of the city are, both in modernist style: the Central Market and the Mercado de Colón.
Their stained glass windows, wrought iron and infinite details alluding to the products of the Valencian orchard are mixed with the utility they still have today, either as a market for fresh products or as a unique restaurant space for its aesthetic characteristics. Both are two of the must-see places in the city, and are included in the essential and modernist guided tour.
The City of Arts and Sciences is one of the must-see places in the city, that Will transport us to the Valencia of the future with its imposing buildings within the complex: Hemisfèric, Oceanogràfic, Umbracle, Palau de les Arts and Museu de les Ciències. A meeting point for the whole family where adults and children will enjoy.
Moving away from the city center we can visit one of the areas with the greatest ecological and scenic value: the Albufera Natural Park, which offers the best sunsets and one of the most enriching experiences in the discovery of the Mediterranean fauna and flora. Highly recommended are the boat ride in the area, included in our Free Tour Valencia in El Palmar, or the pathways near the Saler Beach.
SOME TIPS TO ENJOY VALENCIA WITHOUT RUSHING
If you do not want to miss anything of this Mediterranean jewel, here are some tips to get the most out of your experience:
- Despite being the third most populated city in Spain, Valencia manages to satisfy those who want to wander it peacefully, enjoying each one of its corners. There are plenty of options for those who want to visit it: rent a bike, get lost in the streets of the Barrio del Carmen, where our Valencia free tour of urban art takes place, or stroll quietly among the vegetation and fountains of the Turia River Garden.
- It is well-known that people do not know what a tasty rice dish is, until they have eaten it in Valencia or its surroundings. The Valencian paella is a dish that has been able to combine the tradition of the rice fields next to the Albufera, with the fact of becoming one of the most searched recipes on the internet internationally. Therefore, do not be surprised if the guided tours in Valencia talk about this dish as an important part of our heritage. You could try the paella in plenty of places, thanks to its increasing offer, in the city and in the surrounding towns, always without missing these two traditions that the valencian have: Eating the paella directly from the paella pan and scraping the roasted rice, also called “socarrat”, with the wooden spoon from its base.
- Walking through the Poblados Marítimos, Cabanyal and Malvarrosa neighborhoods… is to immerse in one of the areas with more personality of the city: The old fishermen’s neighborhood, which transports the visitor to a Valencia unknown to many people and that you can visit with our free tour Maritime Valencia.
- Last but not least, we can not fail to recommend you to make a stop in the countless bakeries and pastry shops of the city, for a snack. Where sweet and savory predominate on equal terms and offer local delicacies such as empanadilles de pisto, coca de panses i nous, rollets d’anís or rosquilletes.
Not to mention two of the most famous drinks of the capital: the horchata and the Valencian water, essential drinks for hot days and to enjoy the valencian nightlife.
We hope that these highlights the city offer have made you want to get to know Valencia, and we look forward to show you the best of this surprising and welcoming city!
