City of Arts and Sciences

Located in the City of Arts and Sciences complex, Oceanogràfic features species from many of the world's key marine ecosystems. Immerse yourself in this unique marine world and travel through the longest underwater tunnel in Europe, visit a family of beluga whales, and come face to face with sharks. Built on 2 levels, the upper floors feature outdoor exhibitions and are surrounded by a magnificent freshwater lake inhabited by pelicans, cormorants, and flamingos. On the lower level, you will find the largest aquariums in Europe, containing representatives of the world’s main marine ecosystems. Discover the Mediterranean, Antarctic, Arctic, Red Sea, and much more. You can meet more than 45,000 aquatic creatures from 500 different species, including belugas, walruses, jellyfish, sea lions, and sharks. When you fancy a break, just head to the underwater restaurant.

Decide which attraction of the City of Arts and Sciences of Valencia you want to visit with the different combo options offered. You can choose between different combo options: - Hemisferic and Science Museum Combo - Oceanografic and Hemisferic Combo - Oceanografic and Science Museum Combo - Oceanografic, Hemisferic, and Science Museum Combo (make sure you select the right option when finalizing your booking). Description of the attractions: 1. Oceanografic View over 500 species of marine animals in the L'Oceanogràfic which was designed by Felix Candela in the shape of a water lily. Explore exhibits displaying the aquatic environments of the Arctic, Red Sea and more. Have the chance to purchase a meal at an underwater restaurant.  Head to the upper floors for outdoor exhibitions and are surrounded by a magnificent freshwater lake inhabited by pelicans, cormorants, and flamingos. On the lower level, find marine life from the world's main marine ecosystems. See belugas, walrus, jellyfish, sea lions, and sharks.  2. Príncipe Felipe Science Museum Touch, feel, and think about a range of scientific theories at the interactive Príncipe Felipe Science Museum. Let your hair stand on end as a slightly eccentric inventor demonstrates the physical principles of electricity in front of an auditorium with seating for up to 50 people. 3. The Hemisfèric Cinema The Hemisfèric Cinema was inaugurated in 1998 and was the first building in the City of Arts and Sciences to open its doors to the public. Admire the spectacular construction designed by Santiago Calatrava at the Hemisfèric Cinema. Be amazed by its ovoid roof that is over 100 meters long and contains the large sphere that constitutes a 3D projection room. Choose to watch a film among a catalog that contains films from documentaries to works for children.

See the sights of Valencia at your own pace with the Valencia Bus Turistic! With 24- and 48-hour ticket options, the hop-on hop-off concept means you can get off at the locations that appeal to you most, simply joining the next bus when you're done. There are 17 stops throughout the city where you can get on and off without restriction. See the best attractions and monuments in Valencia. Real-time audio guide available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Portuguese, Japanese, Valencian and Russian. 1. Poeta Querol 2. Plaza Toros 3. Museo Fallero 4. Ciudad Artes y Ciencias 5 Oceanogràfic 6 C.C. Aqua 7 Marina Real 8 Las Arenas 9 Puerto 10 Baleares 11 Mestalla Museo Militar 12 San Pio V 13 Nuevo Centro 14 Dama Ibérica 15 Bioparc 16 Museo H. Valencia 17 Ivam

Travel free on urban and metropolitan buses, metros, trams, and suburban trains, enjoy free entry to municipal museums and monuments, and take advantage of special discounts at Valencia's main tourist attractions on the Valencia tourist card. Select from 24, 48, or 72-hour cards to best suit your travel plans. Enjoy travel on urban and metropolitan buses, suburban trains, and metro and tram zones AB, including the journey Valencia-Airport-Valencia (L3, L5). Discover the city with free entry to municipal museums and monuments, such as the Lonja de Seda, also known as the Silk Exchange, the Serranos and Quart Towers, the Fallas Museum, the Almoina, and more. Enjoy discounts at major city attractions, including a 10% discount at Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, a 10% discount at Oceanogràfic, a 12% discount at Bus Turístico, a 50% discount at Marqués de dos Aguas, a 10% discount at the cathedral, and up to 20% off your guided tour.

Bike through the cozy streets of the old city center of Valencia with a local guide. Discover spectacular buildings including the Cathedral of Valencia. Choose to join a group bike tour or opt for a private tour and customize your itinerary to see your preferred locations in Valencia. Bike towards the Túria River and visit its beautiful garden. Pass by the Palau de la Música and the gigantic playground of Gulliver out of the book Gulliver Travels. In the last part of the tour, explore the City of Arts and Sciences. Spot the famous modernistic buildings of the architect Santiago Calatrava before returning to the city center.

Learn about science and space in an interactive, informative and entertaining way with full-day admission to the Principe Felipe Science Museum in Valencia’s ground-breaking City of Arts and Sciences. The building was designed by Santiago Calatrava in the form of a whale’s skeleton and is designed to bring science and technology closer to the public in an amusing way. Its motto is, "Forbidden not to touch, not to feel, and not to think." Among the exhibitions you are invited to touch, feel and think about are the Electricity Theatre. In front of an auditorium, with seating for up to 50 people, your hair will literally stand on end as a slightly crazy inventor demonstrates the physical principles of electricity. Explore more than 40,000 square meters of the Principe Felipe Science Museum’s galleries, and learn more about concepts such as climate change, surveillance technology and biometrics, all in easy-to-understand language.

Visit the main historical and cultural points of the city center by tuk-tuk on this guided tour of Valencia. See top city sights like Malvarrosa beach, the harbor, and the Valencian Art Nouveau Colón Market.   Start at the Tourism Hub office at the Valencia North Station. Pass by historical places such as the old Torres de Quart, the Torres de Serranos, the Museum of Fine Arts, and the old Hospital of Valencia, a library that was once the first mental sanatorium in Europe.  Explore the modern port of Valencia, La Marina Real, and stroll along the extensive Malvarrosa beach. Discover the avant-garde and artistic character of Valencia at the City of Arts and Sciences.  See the Oceanogràfic, the largest aquarium in Europe, the Museum of Sciences, the Hemispheric, and the Reina Sofía Palace of the Arts. Follow the old Turia riverbed, and see sights like the Ciutat Vella, Mercado de Colón, the Palacio del Marqués de Dos Aguas. Drive by the famed Plaza de Toros. Take advantage of commentary from your guide and enjoy the unobstructed views offered by tuk-tuk without the need to getting out of the vehicle.

Take a journey into the heart of Valencia as you discover this beautiful city by bike in the company of a guide. Follow your guide as you travel past some of the city's most important cultural and historical landmarks. Start your adventure by hopping on your rental bike. Enjoy a brief meet and greet with your guide and begin travelling through the historic streets, vibrant markets, and charming plazas of the city. Cycle through the stunning Turia Gardens in a lush oasis of greenery that meanders through the city. Stop at the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences, an architectural masterpiece that almost seems plucked from the pages of a science fiction novel. Explore the city with a guide who will help you as much as possible and introduce you to the most interesting spots in Valencia. See the city's hidden gems in this bike tour. Enjoy Valencia with the language of your preference: English, Dutch or Spanish. Enjoy with Hola’bike tour and admire the incredible views of Valencia in company of expert guide. We have a wide variety of bikes for the whole family. Adult bike, junior'bike, kid'bike and e-bike. The appropriate heights for better comfort with 28, 26, 24 and 20 inch wheels. Tour in Bici, fun, complete and quick to get to know Valencia.

Enjoy a show of animation and projection at Valencia's Hemisfèric Theatre's IMAX Dome, discover the building's fascinating design, and experience a 3D show with this entry ticket. Enter the theater, the first in Valencia's City of Arts and Sciences to open its doors to the public. Admire the theater's spectacular construction, designed by Valencian architect Santiago Calatrava. Look up to see the long oval roof that covers the immense sphere of the modern projection room. Experience an immersive 3D movie inside the Hemisfèric's IMAX dome, featuring breathtaking digital projections, fascinating animations, and top-quality entertainment. For 45 to 50 minutes, depending on the show, be transported right into the center of a new world. See animations as if they were right in front of you and feel as though you can reach out and touch the moving objects in the movie.

Discover Valencia in a unique and exciting way with TukTuk-i! If you are looking for a different way to explore the city, the TukTuk-i in Valencia is the perfect option. Designed for tourists who want to know the most authentic and outstanding places in Valencia, this tour will take you through a personalized and private tour. Discover Valencia in the most comfortable and fun way with this 90-minute Tuk-Tuk-i tour. Visit Valencia in one day and don't leave anything to see in this great city, get to know the mix of ancient history, folklore and modern culture in a single trip. Ask the guide to take the best photographs you will take on the trip. See Torres Serrano, La Marina and Malvarrosa beach, Las Arenas Beach and the Cabañal neighborhood, City of Arts and Sciences, Mercado de Colón.