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Valencia Cathedral

The Valencia Tourist Card is a combined card that offers free public urban transport and discounts of up to 25% on tours services. Get up to 50% in museums, leisure activities, shops, and restaurants for 24, 48, or 72 hours. The free public urban transport is within Valencia city, bus and tram zone A, and metro ABCD including the traject Valencia-Airport-Valencia (L3, L5).   The establishments that offer discounts on presentation of the Valencia Tourist Card are identified with a sticker. The card is active when using public transport for the first time or in any of the 42 readers distributed in the city. If this is not possible, the card could be validated at any point of use by writing down the expiration date of the card with an ink pen. Identity cards or passports must be shown for children in order to give them the City Card.

Glide along the streets of Valencia on a 1-hour guided Segway tour. Take in the two major areas of cultural interest in the historic old town: the monuments surrounding the Basilica de la Virgen de los Desamparados and the Gardens of Turia. Cover a significant area of the city with ease by Segway. Enjoy the unforgettable experience of riding your personal transporter through the labyrinth of medieval streets in the old town. See some of Valencia’s most emblematic monuments, such as Plaza de la Virgen, the Cathedral of Valencia, and the Serranos Towers. In addition, experience the peaceful atmosphere of the Gardens of Turia – the leafiest area in the city.

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.

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.

Valencia’s old town is ideal to explore on foot. This walking tour takes you on a discovery of the traces of the city’s 2000 years of history in the district of El Carmen. See the cathedral, Plaza de la Virgen, the Silk Exchange (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Mercado Central, and the Town Hall Square – just a few examples of the impressive sights in the city center. The tour can be adapted to your wishes and interests. Decide for yourself whether you want to visit Plaza de la Virgen or Plaza Redonda, the beautiful cathedral, the Torres de Serranos, and many more sights during the 4-hour tour. Along the way you will be given suggestions and ideas for your stay in Valencia. For example, you can make the most of the opportunity to enjoy a gourmet tasting session in the central market or sample traditional Valencian Horchata de Chufa (a cold drink made from nuts) in the Silk Exchange. Possible starting points for the tour are: - Parque Glorieta/Palau de la Justicia - Palacio del Marques de dos Aguas - Banco de Valencia - Town Hall Square - Mercado Central - The Silk Exchange - Plaza Redonda - Plaza de la Reina - Cathedral - Plaza de la Virgen - Palau de la Generalitat - Torres de Serranos

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.

Discover the most important buildings of the historical center of Valencia, including the Torres de Serranos gates that formed part of the ancient city wall. Admire the impressive Palau de la Generalitat and walk down Carrer dels Cavallers to reach the 13th-century cathedral and Micalet bell tower. Continue to Plaza de la Virgen, where the locals gather to drink coffee overlooking the beautiful fountain of Neptune. See the Iglesia de Santa Catalina and visit the Silk Exchange, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. Admire the Art Nouveau architecture of Central Market and more. Led by a guide trained by the Valencian Community, the tour can be adapted to suit all ages. Make history fun for you and your children as you hear legends and discover curiosities you might otherwise miss.