Valencia: E-Bike Tour Turia Gardens & City of Arts

E-Bike Through Valencia's Nine Kilometers of Former River

You ride an e-bike from the medieval Serranos Towers through nine kilometers of the Turia Riverbed Gardens, passing the City of Arts and Sciences, reaching the beach, and finishing at the Royal Gardens. The e-motor handles the hills and lets you actually stop and look instead of just pedaling through. Includes the bike, water, and a private guide who knows which corners are worth the detour.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Serranos Towers5m
2. Turia Riverbed Gardens30m
3. City of Arts and Sciences50m
4. Valencia Royal Gardens30m

Explore Valencia's top landmarks and gardens

• Visit Serranos Towers gate
• Explore Turia Riverbed Gardens
• Tour City of Arts and Sciences
• Relax at Valencian beach
• Walk through Valencia Royal Gardens

The experience

The e-bike wouldn't turn on at first. Our guide, Carlos, laughed and tapped the battery twice. It's a small thing, but it's the kind of moment that makes you realize you're not on some polished tour bus route. We were starting at the Serranos Towers, one of the original medieval gates that used to guard the old city, and the plan was to ride the length of the Turia Riverbed Gardens, which is basically nine kilometers of what used to be a river that flooded too much, so Valencia paved it over and turned it into the largest urban park in Spain. The e-bike made it easier than I expected. You still pedal, but the motor helps when the path gets steep or when you're tired, which meant we could actually stop and look at things instead of just grinding through.

The Turia path itself is strange in the best way. You're riding through the middle of the city, but there are tropical trees everywhere, old Roman ruins tucked into corners, and then suddenly you pass the Palace of Music or spot Park Gulliver's enormous sculpture hands rising out of the grass. Carlos pointed out how the city had basically reclaimed this dead space and made it into something people actually use: families on weekends, runners in the morning, couples at sunset. It doesn't feel like a tourist attraction so much as a place where locals happen to live their lives, and you're just riding through it. The City of Arts and Sciences comes up about halfway through, and yeah, it's the sci-fi-looking complex everyone photographs, all white curves and glass, but seeing it from the bike path instead of standing in front of it gives you a different angle on why people think it's worth the trip.

After the Arts and Sciences, the route opens up toward the beach, and the air changes. You can smell salt and feel the wind shift. We stopped at the Valencian beach itself, which is where the ride gets quieter. The Royal Gardens are at the other end, and by that point you've basically seen the whole spine of modern Valencia in one afternoon without having to figure out buses or parking or any of that. The water bottle they give you gets used. It's a small detail, but on a bike in the sun it matters. The whole thing takes a few hours depending on how many stops you make, and because it's private, Carlos could adjust the pace when someone wanted to linger or move faster through a section.

What’s included

Your ride includes a private e-bike with battery assist, a bottle of water to keep with you, and a private guide who knows the route and can adjust the pace to your stops. The guide handles navigation and can point out details you'd miss riding alone, but you're pedaling the whole way.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day16 departure times: the first at 09:30, the last at 17:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (5 to 95 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, Czech, Dutch and Russian

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 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Rent a Bike, e-Step, e-Bike, e-Scooter Rental - Happy Tourist Center Valencia

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see the main landmarks of Valencia (the old gates, the massive park, the futuristic buildings, the beach, the royal gardens) in one afternoon without renting a car or figuring out which buses go where. The e-bike is what makes it possible to cover that much ground and still have time to stop and actually look.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, Czech, Russian 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 e-bike tour?

A few hours, depending on stops. The route covers nine kilometers from the Serranos Towers to the Royal Gardens, but the pace is flexible since it's private.

Do I need to be fit to do this?

No. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels. The e-bike motor helps with hills and tired legs, so you're not fighting the bike.

What's included?

The e-bike, a bottle of water, and a private guide. Entry fees to attractions are not included.

Can I bring my dog?

Service animals are allowed. Check with the operator about other pets.

Is there public transport nearby if I need it?

Yes, public transportation options are available near the route if you need to cut the tour short or get back to your hotel.

What if the e-bike battery dies?

The e-bikes are designed for the full route. The motor assists your pedaling rather than doing all the work, so you're not relying on battery alone.

Is the City of Arts and Sciences included in the tour price?

The tour passes by and stops at the City of Arts and Sciences, but entry to the museums and attractions inside is not included.