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Valencia Old Town Walking Tour: Evolution of the City with a Personal Touch
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València
Hello, we tour the Ancient Town of Valencia. In addition, I present the tourists with historical images, to exhibit the city’s progression over time. I strive to add an individual spin to every spot. We explore conventional stores and venues that are not commonly frequented by tourists.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Estacio del Nord - We see the train station and enjoy the Mosaic-pictures
- Plaza del Ayuntamiento - Our second stop is the Town Hall Square and the Post Office. These building show teh “Belle Epoque” of the city in the 20ths- together with the train station.
- Central Market of Valencia - Now we are in the centre of the city. An Art Nouveau building- the Central Market. Opened in 1928 and in front of the diamond of Valencia. The Silk Market 15th century.
- Plaza Redonda - The first and oldest mall in Valencia. The Round Square. This building was renewed, but the shops offer still the handwork like 100 years ago.
- Placa de la Reina - The Queen Square, the Cathedral, the Micalet Tower and teh Virgin Square are the symbols of the Old Town. Art and culture
- Torres de Serranos - After walking through the Serranos Street, our next stop is the Serranos Towers. Gotic artstyle. Here we see how important was the Turia river for the evolution of the city.
- Palacio del Marques de Dos Aguas - Just the fassade of this building is amazing. Baroque artstyle in a bulding that hosts the National Ceramic Collection
- Mercado Colon - The end of walking tour is another Art Nouveau building. The Colon Market. Opened in 1916 and renewed in the 21st century. Nowadays is the perfect “meeting point” and a good place to enjoy the traditional beverage “horchata”
What's Included
- Inclusive Covid-19 Safety Protocols
Location
Valencia Station North
Carrer d'Alacant
We meet at the central tower of the Norte train station under the Valencian, Spanish and European flags
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Christina_g
Mar 26, 2024
Interesting, friendly and arranging - The guide showed me all the city with historical explanations and he knowed particularities of buildings. He was very friendly and could speak many languages with me. He was very kind because he could postpone the appointment because I was ill.
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Tahnya_n
Jul 24, 2023
Informative and fun! - Enrique was amazing. He was so friendly and knowledgeable. He was punctual and kept us moving along. He answered so many questions and gave us great insights into the cultural and historical nuances of the Valencian people. It was a great tour and we learned a lot. It’s a beautiful city full of art, architecture, a rich history and delicious food. We highly recommend it!
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Angela_h
Jul 7, 2022
Worth every penny - The walking tour was very informative and interesting. Valencia is such a beautiful city and we got to see a lot of interesting places.
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