Valencia: Bike Tour City of Arts & Turia Gardens

Nine kilometers on two wheels through Valencia's water gardens and medieval squares

You ride through Valencia's most important landmarks (the Turia Gardens, City of Arts and Sciences, Central Market, Serranos Towers, and historic plazas) with a certified guide who explains the city's architecture and history as you go. The bike, helmet, and water are included. You move at a pace that lets you actually see things instead of just passing through them.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Silk Exchange20m
2. Valencia Central Market20m
3. Serranos Towers20m
4. Turia Riverbed Gardens40m
5. Plaza de la Reina20m
6. City of Arts and Sciences10m

Valencia city bike tour highlights

• Admire Cathedral and Almudín Palace
• Explore Plaza de la Virgen
• Visit Silk Exchange museum
• Discover Valencia Central Market
• See Serranos Towers
• Cycle through Turia Riverbed Gardens
• Visit Plaza de la Reina
• Explore Oceanographic Aquarium
• View City of Arts and Sciences

The experience

The Turia Riverbed Gardens stretch out ahead of you, a nine-kilometer ribbon of green that used to be a river. You're on a bike, helmet on, and your guide is pointing out how the city drained this riverbed in the 1960s and turned it into a park instead of letting it flood. That's the kind of detail that changes how you see a place: suddenly the shaded paths and the bridges make sense. The bike tour in Valencia moves at a pace that lets you actually notice things: the way light falls through the trees, the sound of water from fountains, the other cyclists and families who use this space every day.

You'll stop at the Silk Exchange, a Gothic building that used to be where merchants traded silk, and your guide walks you through the courtyard explaining the architecture and the history of Valencia's textile trade. Then it's on to the Central Market, where the stalls are loud and crowded and smell like fresh produce and spices. The kind of market that's been there for centuries and still works the way it always has. The guide gives you time to look around, and if you want to grab something to eat, you can. After that comes the Serranos Towers, medieval defensive walls that still stand in the middle of the modern city, and Plaza de la Reina, which is just a beautiful square where people sit and the Cathedral is right there.

The second half of the ride takes you toward the City of Arts and Sciences, the futuristic white buildings that look like they landed from somewhere else. You cycle past the Oceanographic, one of Europe's largest aquariums, and your guide explains what you're looking at as you go. The whole thing is about six to seven hours, depending on how long you spend at each stop, and the pace is relaxed enough that even if you haven't cycled in a while, you'll be fine. The bikes are solid, the helmets are required, and they give you water along the way.

What makes this different from just renting a bike and wandering is that the guide actually knows the stories: why the Cathedral sits where it does, what the market meant to the city, how the riverbed became a garden. They work in English, Dutch, Spanish, and Italian, so language isn't a barrier. The company runs three locations around Valencia and has over 10,000 reviews, which means they've done this enough times to know what works and what doesn't.

What’s included

• Your day includes a certified multilingual guide, a bike, a helmet, and bottled water.
• You'll visit the Silk Exchange, Valencia Central Market, Serranos Towers, Plaza de la Reina, the Turia Riverbed Gardens, and the City of Arts and Sciences.
• Entry fees to individual attractions are separate unless included in your booking package.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 16:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (26 to 60 years) · Senior (61 to 90 years) · Youth (11 to 25 years) · Child (5 to 10 years) · Infant (1 to 4 years): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and Dutch

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Rent Bike Virgen

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Valencia's main sights in one morning or afternoon without figuring out which streets are safe to cycle on or which landmarks are worth stopping at. The guide handles both, and the fixed route means you cover the whole city without backtracking.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Dutch.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 25 years); Child (5 to 10 years); Infant (1 to 4 years): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long does the bike tour take?

Around six to seven hours, depending on how long you spend at each stop. The pace is relaxed.

Is the tour suitable if I haven't cycled in a long time?

Yes. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and the pace is designed to be manageable for most people.

What's included in the tour?

The bike, helmet, bottled water, and a certified guide. Entry fees to attractions are not included unless specified when you book.

Are there breaks during the tour?

Yes. You stop at each major landmark (the Silk Exchange, Central Market, Serranos Towers, Plaza de la Reina, and the City of Arts and Sciences) with time to look around and take photos.

What if the weather is bad?

Contact the operator directly about their weather policy. Tours may be rescheduled or cancelled in severe conditions.

Is there parking available?

The company has three locations around Valencia. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need them.