Llotja de la Seda

Bike through the cozy streets of the old city center of Valencia. Discover a lot of spectacular buildings included the Cathedral of Valencia. Bike towards the Túria river and visit its beautiful garden. Pass by the Palau de la Música (The music palace) 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.

On this 1-hour Segway tour of medieval Valencia you’ll have a chance to see the most important and emblematic monuments and districts of the city. The best part of the activity is that you get to see all the sights in a fun and eco-friendly way! After a short training session that will allow you to get comfortable operating the Segway, you’ll head off for an hour’s tour along a route that includes the following sites: Serranos Towers, El Carmen Square, Portal de la Valldigna and the Arabic city walls, San Nicolás Church and the Silk Exchange Market (Lonja). You’ll also pass by the Central Market, the round Plaza Redonda, Santa Catalina Church, the Valencia Cathedral, the Palace of the Archbishop, L'Almoina Square and the Virgin Square.

Experience the city of Valencia with a self-guided audio tour on your smartphone. Hear fascinating stories, based on an award-winning storytelling concept, and gain an insight into the most iconic landmarks in Valencia. Start your tour at the Torres de Serranos and continue to the Palacio de los Borja. Marvel at the Virgen de los Desamparados Basilica, and be fascinated by St. Mary's Cathedral. Learn the history hidden behind each turn from your audio guide. Enjoy a hassle-free experience, simply follow the instructions after booking and download the local partner's app to access your tour. Explore Valencia at your own pace in complete autonomy.

Explore Valencia's top highlights on a bike tour. Cycle through and past historical sights such as the Central Market, the Portal de la Valldigna, and the Palace of the Marqués de dos Aguas. Stay active while visiting this charming Spanish city, without too much effort. Head off through the old streets of the Ciutat Vella to enjoy the stunning architecture of this urban centre. Then, cycle through the Turia Gardens, an emblematic 11-kilometer leafy park located in the old riverbed of the same name. Carry on to the City of Arts and Sciences — an example of the avant-garde and technological development of Valencia. Along your route, see the North Station, Town Hall, House of the Cats, and much more — all from the comfort of your saddle. Pause at specific locations to listen to your guide's insightful facts and information.

Your tour begins at the shop near the port of Valencia. Here, you will be met by a qualified guide and get your bike, helmet, and drinks as required. The guide will brief you about safety guidelines in the city before your ride begins. From the shop, you will ride up to the City of Arts and Sciences to discover the remarkable architecture of Santiago Calatrava. Learn about one of Valencia's most important attractions. From here, you will ride through the Turia park, which was once a riverbed to the medieval Serranos Towers. Entering the city through the towers, you will learn about the main attractions in the center. You will visit the Cathedral, the Almudin, the central market, and the silk exchange. Pass by some amazing buildings in Valencia's historical winding streets. En route back to the shop, you will visit a beautiful converted art nouveau market. When you return to the port area, enjoy a complimentary drink at the shop.

Explore the legacy of the silk trade in València on an immersive tour of some of its most famous attractions. Enter the emblematic Silk Exchange (Lonja de la Seda), one of the most famous civil Gothic monuments in Europe. Declared a National Historic and Artistic Monument in July 1931, it was also inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in December 1996. See the recently restored Higher Art College of Silk, now the Silk Museum, one of the most prominent buildings of Valèncian architecture and culture. Located in a special area in the historical heart of the city – the Velluters neighborhood – it will provide you with the opportunity to experience where most of the silk workers' guilds were based. Admire the Gothic style of the 15th-century building, and look inside at the rich collection of frescoes, murals and mosaics. Go to the Espai Seda, created to reveal the importance of silk in the city's history, where you can purchase silk at affordable prices. End in the "Albaes" clothing store of the Albaes Indumentaria Valenciana. The company began designing and tailoring clothing in the 1960s and it's a fitting end to your silk route tour. Afterwards, choose to visit the National Ceramic Museum or L´lber Museum (own expense) for a different take on València's arts and crafts.   

Discover the highlights in Valencia with an interactive smartphone app. Unlock the city with location-based riddles and see the sights of the city in a unique way. Login to your app and start your tour of 10 of the most important attractions of the city. At the start of each attraction, you will uncover a puzzle to learn more about Valencia. You can stop and find clues at each attraction to reveal your next destination. Use logic, imagination, observation, and a team spirit to finish the game. For your convenience, you can start or pause the tour whenever you want, so you can enjoy seeing the city at your own pace. Learn information and facts and snap pictures as you go. The tour includes stops at Plaça de Bous, Plaza de Toros, Valencia City Hall, Mercado Central, the Llotja de la Seda, Plaça de la Mare de Déu, Valencia Cathedral, the University of Valencia, Plaça d’Alfons el Magnànim, Mercat de Colón, and Puente de las Flores, where the tour ends.

Enjoy using the navigation functionality on this smartphone app to create a self-guided tour of Valencia that suits your individual interests. Learn about the city's heritage at iconic landmarks like the City of Arts and Sciences complex and the Llotja de la Seda civil building. Use the suggested walking routes and the navigation option to chart a course through the city. Listen to cultural and historic information as you approach sites like the Valencia Cathedral which seamlessly blends Gothic, Romanesque, and Baroque architectural features. Tune into your audio commentary to hear all about the tourist hotspots like the City of Arts and Sciences complex which host the largest oceanographic aquarium in Europe, L'Oceanogràfic. Have the freedom to stop and resume your tour whenever you want. Pinpoint your favorite sights and source the best photo hotspots at attractions like the Central market which is an excellent example of Valencian Art Nouveau.

Leaving directly from the tour office, your guide will lead you on a ride around the most beautiful places in Valencia. More than 2000 years of history can be discovered in the streets of the old quarter. Starting from the historic "Barrio del Carmen" district, visit Plaza de la Virgen, an old square that dates back to the Roman times and Plaza de la Reina, where you can see both the cathedral and the Tower of Miguelete.   Continue to Central Market, Spain’s largest fresh food market which opened in 1928. Close to the market discover La Lonja de la Seda, originally used for silk trading. The last stop is Quart Towers in the city center, a remainder of the old city walls, as well as Torres de Serranos, one of the 12 gates that formed part of the old city wall. After the historic center, visit the greener and more contemporary side of the city. Explore Turia Gardens, the green lung of the city, one of the largest urban parks in Spain. Ride inside the park until you see the City of Arts and Sciences, a huge futuristic educational complex designed by the famous Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava as a present to his home city. Finally head to the port and the beach. After a well-deserved, refreshing drink in front of the sea, return to the tour operator's office.

Enjoy a tour through Valencia on a city safari. After pickup from your accommodation, head into the city in an open-topped Jeep to experience an exciting tour of the best that Valencia has to offer. As you head downtown, your expert guide will fill you in on local insights as you discover the secrets of this historic city. Gaze at El Miguelete, a stately gothic cathedral built in the 14th century. Marvel at the lavish gothic columns of the 15th century Silk Exchange. Hop out and walk around the delectable Central Market. After seeing all the major sights in Valencia, cool off with a dip at Malvarrosa Beach, complete with a bevy of snacks and drinks.