Valencia bike tour: Turia Gardens to City of Arts and Sciences

Ride Valencia's green spine and futuristic heart in one morning

A 2.5-hour small-group bike tour of Valencia led by a local guide through the Turia Riverbed Gardens, the City of Arts and Sciences, and the historic center. You pedal past the Palace of Music and Gulliver Park, then move into the old city to see the Silk Exchange, Central Market, Valencia Cathedral and Serranos Towers, with stops to admire architecture and hear stories about the city's past.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Turia Riverbed Gardens10m
2. City of Arts and Sciences35m
3. Valencia Oceanografic5m
4. Valencia Bullring5m
5. Silk Exchange10m
6. Valencia Central Market20m
7. Valencia Cathedral10m
8. Serranos Towers10m

Guided bike tour of Valencia highlights

• Bike through Turia Garden
• Visit Palace of Music and Gulliver Park
• Explore City of Arts and Sciences
• See Oceanographic aquarium
• Stop at Puerta de la Mar
• View Valencia Bullring and Estacion de Nord
• Admire City Hall and Central Post Office
• Visit Silk Exchange (Lonja de la Seda)
• Cycle through Central Market area
• Explore Plaza de la Reina
• Visit Valencia Cathedral
• Tour historic center and Plaza de la Virgen
• See Valencian government palace
• Climb Serranos Towers for city views

The experience

Two and a half hours on a bike takes you through two Valencias at once: the green ribbon of the Turia Riverbed Gardens, where fountains and pedestrian paths wind through lush grounds, and the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences, an architectural complex that includes the Hemispherical Museum, Science Museum and Oceanographic, Europe's largest aquarium. The guide shows you the Palace of Music tucked into the gardens and the giant Gulliver Park playground, where the fibreglass figure's ropes and clothes form climbable paths, before you pedal toward the modern skyline to take photos of the cutting-edge structures.

From there the route moves into Valencia's historic center, cycling through narrow streets lined with charming buildings as your guide shares stories about the city's past. You see the Valencia Cathedral, a Gothic and Baroque masterpiece, and stop at Plaza de la Virgen with its Turia Fountain. The Silk Exchange (La Lonja de la Seda), a late-Gothic civil building and UNESCO World Heritage Site, sits near the Central Market, where merchants once worked out contracts. You also pass the Valencia Bullring, the City Hall and its central post office, and end at the Serranos Towers, a 15th-century gate where you can touch the grand walls and look out over the city and mountains beyond.

The tour runs in small groups with an experienced local guide who sets a flexible pace and offers personalized attention. You choose between a standard bike or an e-bike at checkout, and the operator provides bottled water and a bicycle for the full route. Specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with a young child, and the tour suits all fitness levels. Public transportation options are nearby if you need them before or after.

What’s included

• Bottled water and use of a bicycle (standard or e-bike, your choice at checkout).
• a live local guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French or German.
• specialized infant seats available upon request.

Options for this experience

7 options

Guided tour by bike with an English-speaking guideUp to 14 people · 10:00 and 16:00Regular bike

Bike tour with a French-speaking guideUp to 14 people · 10:00 and 16:00Regular city bike is the standard rate; for an electric bike or e-step (an extra 15 euros), please state your choice when you book.

Bike tour with a Dutch-speaking guideUp to 15 people · 10:00 and 16:00The rate covers a city bike; if you would like an e-bike or e-step (an extra 15 euros), please indicate this at the time of booking.

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Bike tour with a German-speaking guideUp to 14 people · Guide in 5 languages · 10:00 and 16:00The price is for a standard city bike; if you want an e-bike or e-step (an extra 15 euros), specify this when booking.

Group tour ItalianUp to 14 people · 10:00 and 16:00Regular bike

Guided tour by e-step with an English-speaking guideUp to 15 people · 10:00 and 16:00Electric scooter

Guided tour by e-bike with an English-speaking guideUp to 15 people · 10:00 and 16:00Electric bike

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

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

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (6 to 95 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian 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.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Like Bike Rental

Is this one for you?Choose the e-bike option if you want to cover all the main sights (from the Turia Gardens through the City of Arts and Sciences to the historic center) without tiring on the longer stretches between neighborhoods. The small-group format and flexible pace mean you're not rushed through stops or held back if you want to linger at a landmark.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, Italian and Dutch.

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 Silk Exchange and why does the route stop there?

La Lonja de la Seda (Silk Exchange) is a late-Gothic civil building in Valencia that was the financial center where merchants worked out contracts. It's a principal tourist attraction and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the route passes it near the Central Market so you see both the architecture and the history of Valencia's trade.

Does the tour go inside the City of Arts and Sciences or just ride past it?

The tour takes you to the City of Arts and Sciences complex so you can explore and admire the futuristic structures, including views of the Hemispherical Museum, Science Museum and Oceanographic. You have time to take photos and see the cutting-edge design, though entry to the museums and aquarium themselves is separate.

Can I choose between a regular bike and an e-bike?

Yes. You select either a standard bike or an e-bike when you book, depending on your preference. Both are included in the tour, along with bottled water for the 2.5-hour ride.

What is Gulliver Park and will we stop there?

Gulliver Park is a children's adventure playground in the Turia Gardens featuring a huge fibreglass model of Gulliver tied down with ropes that are climbable. The guide shows it to you as you pedal through the gardens. It's a distinctive landmark in the green space.

Is this tour suitable if I'm not very fit?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The guide sets a flexible pace and you're in a small group, so you can ride at a speed that works for you. An e-bike option is also available if you prefer pedal assistance.