Free walking Tour Valencia Essentials with local guides

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  • Price from
    €3
  • Duration
    2 h 30 min
  • Group size
    Up to 6 travellers
  • Guide languages
    English

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    Overview

    Welcome to one of the most authentic ways to experience Valencia. The person guiding you lives and breathes this city, and can't wait to share its hidden corners, its stories, and its way of understanding the huerta, the sea, and the Mediterranean.

    Together we'll walk through the Carmen District, the Cathedral, the Silk Exchange (Lonja de la Seda), and the Plaza de la Virgen, their legends, their role in the city's history, and how Valencia became what it is today. A perfect introduction to Valencian culture, told with warmth and a real passion for detail.

    This booking guarantees your spot on the Valencia Essential Free Tour. A Free Tour is a walking tour led by someone passionate about the city and its history, doing everything possible to give you an unforgettable experience. It's called "free" because there's no fixed price set in advance: at the end, each participant decides the amount they feel is fair, based on their satisfaction and their own budget.

    What's included

    • Recommendations f or after the tour, prepared by your guide so you can continue enjoying the city.
    • Guided tour of Valencia's historic centre with a local

    Not included

    • The price includes the reservation fee, but excludes any other costs.

    What you will do

    • Stop 1

      The spiritual and social heart of Valencia, home to the Basilica, the Cathedral, and the Water Tribunal.

      Pass by, no stop

    • Immerse yourself in the most quintessentially Valencian devotion and discover the secrets of the city’s most beloved Virgin.

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    • With nearly 800 years of history, Valencia Cathedral stands watchfully at the highest point of the city! We’ll walk around it to see its three monumental gates. the Baroque Door, osne of the Cathedral's three historic entrances, showcasing the shift in architectural styles over the centuries.

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    • Visible remains of Valencia's Roman origins, lying beneath the city's current street level.

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    • This fountain of the 8 Irrigation Channels is a tribute to the Turia River and the irrigation channels that have historically watered Valencia's huerta (farmland).

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    • If you're looking for a square full of color and activity, don't miss a stroll through Plaza de la Reina.

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    • The Benicarló Palace (Borgia Palace) is current seat of the Valencian Parliament, linked to the powerful Borgia family.

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    • One of the monumental gates of the medieval city wall, a symbol of the city's defenses. In front of this monument will find a historic bridge that once connected the city to the old riverbed of the Turia.

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    • Valencia's great green lung, created after the river was diverted following the 1957 flood.

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    • Seat of the Valencian regional government, one of the best-preserved Gothic civil buildings in Spain.

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    • A charming square with its own story, right in the heart of the historic center.

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    • One of the largest modernist markets in Europe, built in iron and glass in the early 20th century.

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    • A UNESCO World Heritage site and former silk trading hall, next to one of the city's most distinctive churches.

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    • The Church of Santos Juanes is one of the so-called “founding parishes” established in Valencia following the Christian conquest and one of the finest examples of Baroque splendor. In the 14th century, it became part of Valencia’s urban fabric, located in one of the city’s busiest areas, between the Central Market and La Lonja.

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    • Recognizable by its Baroque tower, one of the most photographed in the historic center.

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    • A unique circular space, traditionally linked to local trade.

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    • The nerve center of modern Valencia, with the City Hall building marking the end of the route.

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    Meeting point

    ☂️ Remember to look for the ORANGE umbrella, you'll find us as soon as you arrive at the Virgin Square! It is essential to arrive 10 minutes before the activity begins.

    Important information

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Cancellation policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.