Valencia E-Bike Tour: Old Town to City of Arts and Sciences

Ride through five centuries of Valencia without the exhaustion.

This 3-hour e-bike tour covers Valencia's essential landmarks (the medieval Old Town, the Turia Gardens and the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences) on premium electric bikes with a bilingual guide. You pass the Serranos Towers, the Cathedral, the Silk Exchange and the Bullring, stopping for stories and photos without the fatigue of a standard bike ride. The e-bikes handle the route's inclines, letting you focus on the city's layered history and modern transformation.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each7 stops

1. Valencia Bullring5m
2. Quart Towers10m
3. Silk Exchange10m
4. Valencia Cathedral10m
5. Serranos Towers10m
6. Turia Riverbed Gardens20m
7. City of Arts and Sciences30m

Explore Valencia's historic and modern highlights

• Visit Valencia Bullring
• See Quart Towers and enjoy views
• Tour Mercado Central
• Explore La Lonja de la Seda
• Relax at Plaza de la Virgen
• Visit Valencia Cathedral and El Micalet
• Discover Almoina archaeological site
• See Palau de Benicarló
• Visit Serranos Towers
• Ride through Turia Gardens
• Explore City of Arts and Sciences

The experience

The tour starts in the Old Town and moves through landmarks that span from the 14th century to today. You'll see the Serranos Towers, built as medieval gates and still standing as one of Europe's best-preserved defensive structures, then pass the Cathedral with its bell tower El Micalet rising above the skyline. The Silk Exchange, a UNESCO World Heritage site, shows the wealth Valencia built on trade. The Bullring, a 19th-century neo-Mudejar building, anchors the city's cultural identity. Your guide shares the history and context of each stop without rushing. The pace is built around conversation and photographs, not covering distance.

The Turia Gardens form the spine of the ride. This linear park runs through the city where a riverbed once flowed, and the route passes the futuristic Calatrava Bridge, the Flower Bridge that changes with the seasons, and Gulliver Park, a massive sculpture visitors can climb and explore. The gardens connect directly to the City of Arts and Sciences, where the Hemisférico's eye-shaped building houses an IMAX cinema and planetarium, and the Palau de les Arts hosts opera and classical performances. The architecture here is deliberately different from the medieval core. It's the city's statement about its future.

E-bikes mean you cover ground that would take twice as long on foot or a standard bike, but without arriving tired. The motor handles the inclines. You control the pace and choose when to stop. Water is included, and the guide speaks your language: English, Spanish, Italian, French or Dutch, depending on which departure you book. The route avoids the beach and stays focused on the city's core, making it work for first-time visitors, cruise passengers and families who want a real introduction to Valencia in a single morning or afternoon.

What’s included

Your e-bike is included, along with bottled water and a bilingual guide who shares Valencia's history and local recommendations throughout the ride.

Options for this experience

4 options

Shared in GermanGuide in English · 11:00 and 16:15Electric bike that is comfortable to ride

French or Italian, shared group11:00 and 16:15Electric bike that is comfortable to ride

Shared tour in English or Spanish11:00 and 16:15Electric bike that is comfortable to ride

Shared in Dutch10:30 and 14:00Shared in Dutch

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

Before you book

Lasts 3h, runs every day, 4 start times, from € 45 per person, with live guides in 5 languages, in groups of up to 15 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:30, 11:00, 14:00 and 16:15

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Under 13: 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 today

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by ValenciaInBike

Is this one for you?Choose a morning or afternoon departure based on when you want to explore the city: the fixed 3-hour route fits easily into a cruise port call or a half-day in Valencia. The e-bikes are essential if you want to see the Old Town, the full length of the Turia Gardens and the City of Arts and Sciences in one ride without arriving exhausted.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

In English, Spanish, French and Italian, at 11:00 and 16:15. In Dutch, at 10:30 and 14:00.

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's inside the City of Arts and Sciences that we'll actually see on the bike tour?

The City of Arts and Sciences is an architectural complex with several buildings: the Hemisférico (shaped like an eye, housing an IMAX cinema and planetarium), the Palau de les Arts (a performance venue for opera and concerts), the Museo de las Ciencias (an interactive science museum), and the Ágora (a multifunctional event space). The tour passes through the complex and stops for photos and explanation, though entry to the individual museums is not included.

How steep are the hills, and will the e-bike really make a difference?

The route includes inclines, particularly moving between the Old Town and the Turia Gardens, and again toward the City of Arts and Sciences. The e-bikes have motors that handle these climbs, so you pedal with assistance rather than against resistance. This is why the tour covers more ground in 3 hours than a standard bike would, and why it's suitable for all fitness levels.

Do we stop at the Mercado Central, and can we buy food there?

The Mercado Central, Valencia's modernist market building, is on the route and the guide will show it to you. Internal visits happen on weekday mornings (Monday to Saturday). If your tour departs at another time, you'll see the building's exterior. The market sells fresh produce and local food, so you can buy something if you want, but meals are not included in the tour.

Are the Serranos Towers and Quart Towers the same thing, or do we visit both?

They are two different medieval gates. The Serranos Towers, built in the 14th century, are one of Valencia's most iconic landmarks and one of Europe's best-preserved medieval structures. The tour stops here. The Quart Towers, also from the 15th century, are marked by artillery impacts from historical battles and also offer views of the Old Town. Both are on the route.