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Valencia Squares Tour: Explore Historic Landmarks
4.9
15 Ratings
València
Uncover Valencia’s secrets with a 2-hour tour of iconic sites, tapas, and candy tasting. Perfect for history and food enthusiasts.
Uncover Valencia’s secrets with a 2-hour tour of iconic sites, tapas, and candy tasting. Perfect for history and food enthusiasts.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Plaça de l’Almoina - This underground museum features glass panels that allow visitors to walk above Roman, Visigothic, Islamic, and Christian remains.
- Plaza de la Virgen - Formerly the city’s ancient forum, it is encircled by the Cathedral, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Forsaken, and the Palau de la Generalitat.
- Valencia Cathedral -…
- Plaça de l’Almoina - This underground museum features glass panels that allow visitors to walk above Roman, Visigothic, Islamic, and Christian remains.
- Plaza de la Virgen - Formerly the city’s ancient forum, it is encircled by the Cathedral, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Forsaken, and the Palau de la Generalitat.
- Valencia Cathedral - Exterior view only. It houses the Holy Grail, considered by many to be the genuine chalice.
- Miguelete - Exterior view. This tower is a stunning example of Valencian Gothic architecture.
- Tribunal de les Aigues de la Vega de Valencia - Time for a delightful break! Enjoy authentic horchata, a refreshing local drink made from tiger nuts (chufas), paired with traditional local sweets. (Optional/subject to shop hours)
- Plaça de la Reina - A bustling hub in Valencia, dedicated to Queen Maria de las Mercedes. It’s an ideal open-air location to admire the cathedral’s Baroque facade and experience the city’s lively atmosphere.
- Plaça de Santa Caterina - Exterior visit. This square boasts one of Europe’s most exquisite Baroque bell towers. Its detailed stonework resembles lace and marks the historic entrance to the old market quarter.
- ORIO Valencia - A stop to unwind and savor Spain’s renowned culinary culture with delectable Basque-inspired tapas and drinks, featuring an ancient surprise.
- Plaza Redonda - A pause here to enjoy two authentic tapas. Once a meat and fish market, it is now a vibrant center of artisan shops.
- Plaza del Mercado (Placa del Mercat) - The Central Market (1928) is among Europe’s largest fresh produce markets.
- Mercado Central de Valencia - Exterior visit. A Valencian Art Nouveau (Modernismo) masterpiece, it is one of Europe’s largest fresh food markets, renowned for its massive iron and glass dome adorned with ceramic parrots.
- La Lonja de la Seda - Exterior visit. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and a late Gothic architectural masterpiece. Constructed in the $15 ext{th}$ century, it symbolizes Valencia’s Golden Age as a dominant silk trading center.
- Plaça de l’Ajuntament - Valencia’s grand city hall square, surrounded by monumental early $20 ext{th}$-century buildings. It is the heart of the famous Las Fallas festival and the daily firecracker shows (Mascletás).
What's Included
- Expert tour guide
- Two traditional tapas dishes included
- Expert tour guide
- Two traditional tapas dishes included
What's Not Included
- Drinks
- Entry to the cathedral or monuments
- Drinks
- Entry to the cathedral or monuments
Additional Information
Uncover the mysteries and history hidden within Valencia’s squares on this comprehensive small-group tour! Accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide, delve into the Roman origins of Plaza de la Almoina, admire the charm of Plaza de la Virgen, the grandeur of the Cathedral & Miguelete, Plaza de la Reina, and Santa Catalina.
Savor a delightful horchata…
Uncover the mysteries and history hidden within Valencia’s squares on this comprehensive small-group tour! Accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide, delve into the Roman origins of Plaza de la Almoina, admire the charm of Plaza de la Virgen, the grandeur of the Cathedral & Miguelete, Plaza de la Reina, and Santa Catalina.
Savor a delightful horchata (optional, depending on availability) and enjoy a savory pause at a local restaurant, featuring two premium pinchos (tapas) just for you! The tour also includes visits to Plaza Redonda, Plaza del Mercado, the Central Market, the Silk Exchange, and Plaza del Ayuntamiento.
Explore over 10 landmarks that highlight Valencia’s rich history.
Includes two genuine tapas (pinchos) at a top local restaurant.
Gain exclusive access to a hidden gem from the Islamic era.
Guided by an expert who provides insider food recommendations and the best photo opportunities!
Location
Plaça de l'Almoina
The meeting point will be Plaza de la Almoina, Valencia (please check the exact address). Your guide will be holding a black or purple umbrella. Please provide a valid phone number or email address so the guide can get in touch with you.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(15 Ratings)
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Yvonne_g
May 7, 2026
Overview of the Old Town - A great way to get an overview of the history of the old Town .
We gained a brief history of the city , tasted amazing pinxos & sampled the famous Horchata. Our guide was knowledgeable & moved along at a good pace with time to
Absorb all the local history .
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Jamie_h
Apr 26, 2026
Beautiful Valencia - We had a very informative tour with Tiziana. Along the way we got to sample Horchata and some local chocolate. We ended with tapas and Agua de Valencia at a lovely little tapas bar.
Thank you for making our stay in Valencia so special!
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Lilian_r
Apr 19, 2026
Juan was amazing! He is... - Juan was amazing! He is friendly and has good knowledge of the history of Valencia and the architecture around town. He also gave us good recommendation for local cuisine and what else we can see and do. So glad to have met him.
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Davedmm
Mar 28, 2026
Fantastic 5 stars - Guide was awesome,his english was perfect. tour was a challenge due to Fallas festival in full swing but we still managed to get around the city using all the walkways avoiding most of the crowds. have been to the city many times but this tour meant i learnt lots more i didn't know. tapas at the end was yummy. I can't recommend this tour enough
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Traveladdict5
Mar 15, 2026
Great tour - Juan is an excellent guide and really knowledgeable about Valencia. He is really upbeat and has great English. He brought us to the main sights in the Old Town and gave some history on each one. He also gave us some great restaurant recommendations (thanks for the Mexican - we went twice 😜 ).
There was a bit of a misunderstanding around the food/tapas tasting side of things. He asked if we wanted to stop for a break or to keep going...so we agreed to keep going. If we had known this stop was so we could try the tapas, we would have stopped ☺️ It wasn't a big deal but it would have been nice to try his recommendations.
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Melinda_m
Feb 26, 2026
Excellent tour! - Our tour guide was Juan. He was excellent! My daughter and I learned so much about the history of Valencia. We really enjoyed the tour. We had been to some of the areas ourselves but revisiting those places with Juan and learning about each one was great. Juan’s English was excellent as well! I highly recommend this tour!!
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Caroline_o
Feb 25, 2026
A very well organised... - A very well organised tour of the old part of the city. A two hour walk was just enough time to view all the required historical buildings. Our tour guide, Juan was very knowledgeable & very helpful.
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Nanna
Feb 12, 2026
Mysteries of Valencia and delicious tapas!! - AMAZING TOUR! The guide was excellent! The best way to start your time in Valencia. It’s definitely worth buying. I will come back with my family next time :)
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W1717mcjoseh
Feb 6, 2026
Tapas in Valencia - The tapas tour in Valencia was one of the best experiences I've ever had. Everything was very well organized and perfectly explained. Our guide, Juanjo, is passionate about the city, its architecture, and its culture. I definitely recommend this tour. The tour lasted a total of two and a half hours, including a break for tapas.
Although we were a small group, we all felt a great atmosphere. At the end, he gave us local recommendations for exploring the city even further.
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Krystal_s
Mar 16, 2026
Good experience would have been great with the tapas! - Booked this as had a few hours free in the evening of my first day on Valencia. Juan was incredibly knowledgeable, explaining the history of Valencia, Fallas and answering all the questions that were thrown at him. The tour was not rushed and was at a leisurely pace. We saw alot of the Fallas monuments but festival aside he pointed out important landmarks within the city.
The advert mentioned experiencing 2 traditional tapas tastings but this didn't happen so it maybe need to be clarified as to whether this is a part of the tour or not.
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