Valencia Bike Tour: Medieval Center to City of Arts

Ride from the Cathedral to Europe's largest aquarium in a single afternoon.

A guided bike or e-bike tour of Valencia covers the city's historic center, gardens, and modern architecture in 2.5 hours, with a local guide in multiple languages and stops at the Cathedral, Central Market, Serranos Towers, and the City of Arts and Sciences. You choose between a standard city bike or an electric bike; children under 20 kg ride free in a child seat, and specialized bikes fit riders up to 130 cm. The route strings together medieval plazas, the green Turia Riverbed Gardens, and the futuristic Oceanogràfic, so you see both old Valencia and new without planning the stops yourself.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Valencia's iconic landmarks by bike

• Start at Plaza de Toros
• Ride to Valencia Station North
• Visit Pl. de Sant Agustí square
• Stop at Mercat Central market
• See Església de Sant Joan del Mercat
• Explore La Llotja de la Seda
• Relax at Plaça de la Reina
• Admire El Micalet bell tower
• Visit Plaça de la Mare de Déu
• Tour Valencia Cathedral interior
• See Basílica de la Mare de Déu dels Desemparats
• View Palace of the Generalitat
• Climb Torres de Serranos towers
• Cycle through Ciutat Vella old town
• Ride in Jardí del Túria park
• Visit Palau de la Música concert hall
• Explore Gulliver Park playground
• End at Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències
• Experience Hemisfèric IMAX and planetarium
• Visit Oceanogràfic aquarium
• Pass by Porta de la Mar gateway

The Experience

You start at the Plaza de Toros, the historic bullfighting arena, then ride north through the city's beating heart. The route takes you past Valencia Station North and into Plaça de Sant Agustí, where the energy of local life is visible—markets, events, people moving through the squares. Within the first stretch you'll stop at the Mercat Central, the Central Market, where the stalls are dense with color and the air carries the smell of produce and prepared food; you can grab something quick or simply stand in the crowd and watch how the city feeds itself.

From there the tour moves into the old town proper. You'll ride past La Llotja de la Seda, a UNESCO World Heritage silk-trading hall, and into Plaça de la Reina, one of the liveliest squares in the center, ringed with bars and restaurants. A short ride brings you to the Valencia Cathedral and the Basílica de la Mare de Déu dels Desemparats, two religious monuments that anchor the city's spiritual geography. The guide stops you at the Serranos Towers, one of the ancient gates in the city wall, where you can climb for views back over the old town or stay at ground level—either way, you see how the medieval walls once enclosed the city. The Ciutat Vella, the old quarter itself, unfolds as you pedal through narrow streets and small plazas, the kind of riding that shows you how a city was built before cars.

The second half of the tour shifts into green space and modern architecture. You enter the Jardí del Túria, the Turia Riverbed Gardens, a long park that cuts through Valencia where a river once ran; it's a relief after the tight streets, and the pace slows to something genuinely leisurely. The route passes the Palau de la Música concert hall and Gulliver Park, a playground with a giant Gulliver sculpture that appeals to both children and adults. The tour ends at the Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències, the City of Arts and Sciences, where the Hemisfèric (with its IMAX and planetarium) and the Oceanogràfic, Europe's largest aquarium, stand as the city's modern landmarks. You ride past them, see the architecture, and have time to understand why they matter to Valencia's identity.

You choose your bike at the start: a standard city bike or an e-bike, depending on how much pedaling you want to do. The guide speaks your language—English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, or one of nine others—and carries bottled water for the group. Helmets are provided in all sizes, and if you're traveling with a child under 20 kg, they ride free in a child seat attached to your bike; kids up to 130 cm get their own smaller bikes. The whole thing is insured, and luggage storage is available if you need to leave bags behind.

What’s included

• City bike or e-bike of your choice.
• bottled water.
• professional bilingual guide in your language.
• helmet in your size.
• child seat or children's bike if traveling with kids.
• insurance.
• luggage storage.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Orange Fox

Is this one for you?Book the e-bike option if you want to cover the full route—from the bullfighting arena through the old town to the Oceanogràfic—without tiring on hills or longer stretches. Choose the city bike if you prefer a slower pace and more pedaling control, or if you're comfortable with the effort over 2.5 hours. Either way, the fixed route and guide mean you don't spend time deciding where to go next; the stops are planned so you see both medieval Valencia and the modern landmarks in one ride.

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Top questions

What's the difference between the city bike and the e-bike on this tour?

The city bike is a standard pedal bike; the e-bike has electric assist, so hills and longer stretches require less effort. Both follow the same route and stops, so the choice depends on how much you want to pedal versus ride comfortably through a 2.5-hour tour.

Can I bring my child on the Valencia bike tour?

Children under 20 kg ride free in a child seat attached to a parent's bike. Kids up to 130 cm tall have access to smaller bikes sized for them, so they can pedal alongside the group instead of sitting in a seat.

What is the Oceanogràfic and why does the tour end there?

The Oceanogràfic is Europe's largest aquarium, located in the City of Arts and Sciences at the end of the tour route. The tour passes it so you see the architecture and understand its place in modern Valencia, though entry to the aquarium itself is separate from the bike tour.

How much of the tour goes through the Turia Riverbed Gardens?

The Jardí del Túria is the second half of the route, after you leave the old town. It's a long green park that runs through the city where a river once flowed, offering a change of pace from the narrow medieval streets and a direct path toward the City of Arts and Sciences.

Is this tour suitable if I'm visiting Valencia for the first time?

Yes. The route covers the main landmarks—the Cathedral, Central Market, Serranos Towers, and the City of Arts and Sciences—and the guide provides local stories and context at each stop, so you get both the highlights and the sense of how the city fits together.

Do I need to be fit to do this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The 2.5-hour ride covers varied terrain—old town streets, plazas, and the flat Turia Gardens—and you can choose an e-bike if you prefer electric assist. The pace is relaxed, with stops for photos and information.