Valencia private tour: City of Arts and Sciences guide & transport

The Cathedral holds what legend says is the Holy Grail, and your guide walks you to it.

A private half-day tour of Valencia with your own guide and vehicle, tailored to your interests and walking pace. The tour covers the historic center on foot (the Cathedral, the Silk Exchange, the Central Market) plus the City of Arts and Sciences complex, Malvarrosa beach, and the main shopping streets. Pickup is included. You choose one museum or monument entrance (the Cathedral costs an extra 5€ per person), and a tasting of horchata, the traditional Valencian sweet drink, is part of the day. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French and one additional language, and the tour accommodates mobility restrictions and dietary needs.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Silk Exchange35m · entry included
2. Valencia Cathedral40m · entry included
3. City of Arts and Sciences45m
4. Valencia Central Market45m

Private half-day Valencia city tour

• Start with private vehicle pickup
• Visit Silk Exchange with guide
• Walk around Valencia Cathedral exterior
• Explore Plaza de la Virgen
• Tour Valencia Central Market and taste delicacies
• Pass by Romanesque Bullring and Art Nouveau train station
• See Plaza del Ayuntamiento government center
• Visit City of Arts and Sciences complex
• Optional visit to Oceanografic aquarium
• Optional photo stop at Malvarrosa beach
• End tour at chosen location

The experience

Your guide picks you up from wherever you want to start and drives you in a private air-conditioned car (or van for larger groups) through the city. The route is yours to shape. If there's something you want to see that isn't part of the standard itinerary, you ask and the guide makes it happen. The four hours of service means you're not racing through stops. You move at your own pace and spend time where it matters to you.

The walking portion moves through the historic center, where the Cathedral, the Silk Exchange, and the Plaza de la Virgen sit within reach of each other. You see everything from the outside, and you pick one to enter: the Silk Exchange with its 15th-century orangerie and grand hall, the Cathedral with its claim to the Holy Grail, or the underground Almoina museum where Roman ruins sit beneath a reflecting pond. The Central Market, an Art Nouveau space piled with fresh produce and local cheeses, is a stop where you taste horchata and move through the stalls with your guide. The market closes on Sundays and afternoons, so timing matters if it's on your list.

The City of Arts and Sciences complex, designed by Santiago Calatrava and Félix Candela, is where many tours end. Your guide can book you into the Oceanografic aquarium or an underwater restaurant if you want to stay longer. Malvarrosa beach is another option for the final stretch, with restaurant recommendations and beach rentals if you want to sit in the Mediterranean sun. The main shopping street passes the Romanesque bullring and the Art Nouveau train station, where free entrance can be arranged.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• a private guide.
• pickup from your starting point.
• entry to one museum or monument (Cathedral entry is 5€ extra per person).
• a tasting of horchata at the Central Market.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (under 11)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Valencia Private Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a guide's expertise without group constraints: your private guide adjusts the pace to your group and picks which interiors to enter based on what interests you most.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

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

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 11).

What's included in the entrance fee for this private tour?

Private transportation, a private guide, and entry to one museum or monument are included. The Cathedral entrance costs an extra 5€ per person. Horchata tasting at the Central Market is part of the tour.

Can I choose which sites to visit on this private tour?

Yes. The tour is tailored to your interests and walking abilities, so you can customize any part of the four-hour itinerary. If you want to visit something not listed, ask your guide. They're happy to adjust the route.

What is the Silk Exchange and why is it worth seeing?

La Lonja de la Seda, or the Silk Exchange, was Valencia's center of commerce in the 15th century. The building is decorated with ornate engravings and gargoyles, and if you choose to enter, your guide takes you through the orangerie, the grand hall, and the ornately decorated rooms that tell the story of the city's trade history.

Is the Central Market open every day?

The Central Market is not available on Sundays, public holidays, or afternoon tours. If the market is on your list, plan your tour for a weekday morning.

Does this tour work for people with mobility restrictions?

Yes. The tour accommodates mobility restrictions and dietary needs. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and the guide can adjust the walking portion to match your abilities. Infants can ride in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available in the vehicle.