Valencia: Turia Gardens & City of Arts Bike Tour

Three hours on a bike, the whole city unfolds

You'll bike through Valencia's main squares and landmarks in three hours, following the Turia Gardens from the old town to the City of Arts and Sciences with a local guide. The route covers Plaza de la Reina, Town Hall Square, the Valencia Market, and ends at Calatrava's modern complex. Small groups of 14 or fewer mean the pace stays manageable and the guide can actually talk to you. Bike, water, and guide are included. You just need to show up ready to move.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each5 stops

1. Plaza de la Reina5m
2. Town Hall Square10m
3. Valencia Market Square10m
4. City of Arts and Sciences40m
5. Valencia Oceanografic10m

Valencia bike tour highlights

• Start in the office
• Visit historic old town square
• Learn about the Cathedral history
• See attractive city building
• Explore Town Hall Square
• Discover Silk Exchange and Central Market
• View ancient fortress remains
• Bike through exotic tree park
• Visit City of Arts and Sciences
• See Valencia Oceanografic
• Return to the office

The experience

The Turia Gardens run five kilometers through the heart of Valencia, and this bike tour threads the entire length of them: starting from the old town's narrow streets and ending at the glass and steel of the City of Arts and Sciences. You're on a bike the whole time, which means you cover ground without that rushed feeling you get when you're trying to walk and see everything at once. The guide is local, so the stops aren't just photo ops. There's actual history attached to each square you pass through.

The route moves through Plaza de la Reina first, where the Cathedral sits behind a thousand years of the city's own decisions about what to keep and what to rebuild. Then you roll past the Town Hall Square (the actual heart, the guide will tell you), and into the Valencia Market Square, where the Silk Exchange and Central Market sit like two different centuries decided to stay neighbors. You're not getting off the bike to spend an hour in a museum. You're seeing the landmarks, hearing the stories, and moving on. The whole thing takes three hours, which is exactly long enough to feel like you've actually been somewhere and short enough that you're not exhausted by the end.

The Turia Gardens themselves are the real draw here. They're not a typical park. They're an old riverbed that the city turned into a green spine running through everything, lined with exotic trees and open enough that you can actually see where you're going. By the time you reach the City of Arts and Sciences, you've already pedaled past half the city's story. The complex itself (those white buildings designed by Santiago Calatrava and Félix Candela) sits at the end like a full stop. The Oceanographic is there too if you want to add it on your own time later, but the tour itself ends at the complex, so you can take photos and decide what you want to do next without being rushed.

Groups stay small, capped at 14 people, which means the guide can actually hear you when you ask a question and isn't herding thirty bodies through narrow streets. You get a bike that works, a pump if something goes wrong, and bottled water. The pace is steady but not punishing: the description says it's suitable for all fitness levels, and that's not marketing speak. The Turia Gardens are flat, and the old town streets are short bursts between stops where you're standing still anyway.

What’s included

• Your day includes a bike and helmet, bottled water, a pump for the group, and a local guide leading the route through Valencia's old town, Turia Gardens, and City of Arts and Sciences.
• The tour is limited to 14 people, keeping the group intimate and the pace steady.
• Entry fees to attractions are not included.

Options for this experience

7 options

Gruppenführung auf DeutschGuide in German · 10:00

Group tour in Spanish10:00

Italian-language tour10:00

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Groepsreis NederlandsGuide in Dutch · 10:00

Group bike tour in English10:00

Group tour in French10:00

Group tour in Portuguese10:00

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 at 10:00, from € 30 per person, with live guides in 7 languages, in groups of up to 14 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

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AgesAdult (19 and older) · Under 19: can't be booked

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese 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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Pelican Bike Rentals

Is this one for you?Book this if you're new to Valencia and have a morning or afternoon free: the three-hour window and flat route mean you see the main landmarks without needing a car, a transit pass, or a detailed plan of what to do next.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

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

How long is the bike tour?

Three hours total, including stops for photos and stories at each landmark.

What's included in the tour?

Bicycle, helmet, bottled water, a pump per group, and a local guide. Entry fees to attractions are not included.

What's the group size?

Maximum 14 people per tour, keeping it small and manageable.

Is the tour suitable for beginners?

Yes. The Turia Gardens are flat, and the pace is steady. It's listed as suitable for all fitness levels.

Do I need to book entry to the City of Arts and Sciences?

No. The tour ends at the complex so you can see the buildings and take photos. Entry to museums or the Oceanographic is separate and optional.

What if I can't ride a bike?

Contact the tour operator directly to discuss alternatives or accessibility options before booking.

Is there parking or public transport nearby?

Yes, public transportation options are available near the starting point.

Can I bring a child?

Specialized infant seats are available. Check with the operator about age and size requirements.