Valencia Bike Tour: Turia Gardens & City of Arts

A 10-kilometer green belt replaced the river that once ran through the city.

A guided bike tour through Valencia covers the Turia Riverbed Gardens (a 10-kilometer park built on a former riverbed), and Cabecera Park, passing the Palace of Music, Gulliver Park, the City of Arts & Sciences, and a Calatrava bridge. You ride past playgrounds, sports facilities, and a 70-meter slide, with a stop to taste horchata, the local tiger nut milk drink.

Step-by-step itinerary

Guided bike tour through Turia Park

• Bike along Turia Park riverbed
• See Cabecera Park and lake
• Pass Turia Athletics Stadium
• Visit Palace of the Music
• Explore Gulliver Park playground
• View Santiago Calatrava bridge and subway
• Tour City of Arts and Sciences
• Break to taste horchata drink

The experience

The Turia Riverbed Gardens stretch nearly 10 kilometers through Valencia, lined with regional trees and shrubs, sports installations, and play areas. You'll ride past the Gulliver Park (an enormous Gulliver figurine with slides and climbing zones for children), and the Cabecera Park, which extends the green belt with its own lake. The route also passes the Palace of Music, the City of Arts & Sciences, and the Santiago Calatrava bridge and subway station, all designed by the same architect.

A licensed guide leads the tour in your choice of language and points out the landmarks as you pedal. Midway through, you stop to taste horchata, a traditional Valencian drink made from tiger nuts, giving you a moment to rest and sample something local. The pace is steady but manageable, and the path itself is flat and built for cycling, so the ride suits families and anyone with moderate fitness.

The tour runs 3 hours total. Depending on which option you book, bike rental may be included or arranged separately. Public transportation stops are nearby if you need to reach the starting point, and the route works well for a first-time visitor or an afternoon when you have a few hours free in the city.

What’s included

• A licensed guide who speaks your choice of language.
• access to the Turia Riverbed Gardens and Cabecera Park.
• a tasting of horchata, the traditional tiger nut drink.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight 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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on site€ 10

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Guía Valencia

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're new to Valencia and want to see the city's green spine and major landmarks in one ride, or if you have a free afternoon and prefer cycling to walking. The flat path and 3-hour length fit easily into a half-day, and the horchata stop gives you a taste of local food culture without a full meal commitment.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese.

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.

What is the Turia Riverbed Gardens and why does it run through Valencia?

The Turia Riverbed Gardens is a 10-kilometer park built on the bed of the Turia River, which once flowed through the city. The riverbed was converted into a green space lined with regional trees, shrubs, playgrounds, and sports facilities, creating a continuous park that cuts through Valencia.

What landmarks do you pass on the bike tour?

The route passes the Gulliver Park (a giant Gulliver figurine with slides and climbing areas), the Cabecera Park with its lake, the Palace of Music, the City of Arts & Sciences, and the Santiago Calatrava bridge and subway station. You also ride through the 14 sections of the Turia Riverbed Gardens itself.

Is there a break during the tour, and what happens then?

Yes, the tour includes a stop where you taste horchata, a traditional Valencian drink made from tiger nuts. This gives you time to rest and sample a local specialty before continuing.

Do I need to bring my own bike, or is one provided?

Bike rental depends on which option you choose at checkout. Check your booking details to confirm whether the bike is included or if you need to arrange it separately.

Is this tour suitable for children?

Yes, the tour is designed for children as well as adults. The Gulliver Park has a 70-meter slide and climbing areas, and the flat, paved path through the gardens is easy for young riders. The pace is steady and family-friendly.