Essentials of Valencia and its World Heritage Sites

Valencia, ES
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Highlights

  • Guided tour of Valencia's Historic Centre
  • Visit to the Lonja de la Seda (Silk Exchange)
  • Learn about Valencia's 3 UNESCO World Heritage properties
  • Explore the city's Roman, Muslim, and Christian history
  • Experience Valencia's annual Fallas festival

Meeting Point

Tourism Hub at Estación del Norte (North Station, main railway station), Valencia. West Tower (the one on the right hand side when facing the station), Ground Floor. Address: Carrer de Xàtiva, 24. Valencia (Spain). Metro station: Xàtiva.

Meeting point

Extramurs, 46007 Valencia , Spain

End point

What to expect

1

Estacio del Nord

Visit of the Station.

Duration 20 minutes
2

Plaza del Ayuntamiento

Here we will talk about the Fallas, which were the last addition of Valencia to this UNESCO list in 2016. These festivities are held between March 15 and 19 and turn the city into an open-air museum of ephemeral monuments, accompanied by music, traditional costumes and the smell of gunpowder.

Duration 15 minutes
3

Ajuntament De Valencia

Working days except those with official events or holidays or evening tours (on August & September at 06:30pm)

Duration 20 minutes
4

Mercat Central de Valencia

Explanation of the Central Market and the Mediterranean Diet. Evening tours (on August & September, at 06:30pm) do not include entrance.

Duration 10 minutes
5

La Lonja de la Seda

We will enter the Lonja de la Seda, a masterpiece of civil Gothic architecture, which was declared a World Heritage Site in 1996. The fabulous Sala de Contratación, with its columns, vaults and ribs, transports us to the prosperity of the Valencian Golden Age. Evening tours (on August & September, at 06:30pm) do not include entrance.

Duration 30 minutes
Admission Admission Included
6

La Catedral

External visit

7

Plaza de la Virgen

The Tribunal of the Waters, Intangible Heritage of Humanity since 2008, takes place every Thursday at 12:00 noon at the Apostles' Gate of the Cathedral.

Duration 15 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Wheelchair accessible
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    Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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    May be operated by a multi-lingual guide.
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    Wheelchair accessible.
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What our experts say

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    Try local tapas at nearby Mercado Central.
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    Visit the beautiful Plaza de la Virgen.
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    Check out the Fallas Festival in March!
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    Don't miss the stunning architecture at La Lonja.
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    Bring water, as it can get quite warm!

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