Valencia tuk tuk tour: 2 hours, Turia Gardens & City of Arts

See Valencia's landmarks without walking the whole city

A two-hour guided tuk tuk tour of Valencia that moves through the historic center, the Turia River Garden, and the City of Arts and Sciences with a live guide speaking English, Spanish, Italian, French or Portuguese. Pickup is included, bottled water comes with the ride, and children from age 3 are welcome. The tuk tuk covers ground a walking tour would take hours to reach on foot.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Mestalla Stadium5m
2. City of Arts and Sciences15m
3. Valencia Oceanograficpassing by
4. Valencia Bullringpassing by
5. Quart Towerspassing by
6. IVAMpassing by

Explore Valencia's iconic sites by Tuk Tuk

• Discover main attractions with expert guide
• Tour Turia River Garden and historic bridges
• See Trinity Bridge and its Gothic architecture
• Visit Convent of Santo Domingo
• Pass by Bancaja Foundation cultural center
• Walk through Gardens of the Roundabout
• View Puerta del Mar monument
• Cross Bridge of Flowers with floral decoration
• Pass Military Historical Museum of Valencia
• Drive along Avenida de Blasco Ibáñez
• Drive along Avenida de Aragón
• Pass Plaza de Zaragoza urban square
• Drive along Avenida del Puerto
• Explore Marina de València area
• See Clock Building at port
• Pass Tinglado 2 historic building
• View La Pamela seafront structure
• See Veles e Vents Building
• Stop at Playa de las Arenas beach
• Stop at Playa del Cabanyal beach
• Stop at Playa de la Malvarrosa beach
• Visit City of Arts and Sciences complex
• View Bridge of Azud del Oro
• Pass Oceanogràfic aquarium
• Visit Science Museum
• Walk L'Umbracle landscaped viewpoint
• Visit L'Hemisfèric building
• See Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia
• Pass Palau de la Música de Valencia
• Visit Colón Market
• Pass Calle Colón avenue
• Pass Valencia Bullring
• Pass Estación del Norte railway station
• Pass Plaza del Ayuntamiento square
• Pass Parish of St. Catherine and St. Augustine
• Pass Hospital Park green space
• Pass MuVIM cultural complex
• Pass Quart Towers historic gates
• Pass Museum of Prehistory of Valencia
• Pass IVAM modern art museum

The experience

The tour starts with pickup and moves through Valencia's center, passing the Quart Towers (15th-century Gothic gates that still bear marks from old artillery), and the Convent of Santo Domingo, a 13th-century complex that now houses the Captaincy General. You'll see the Bancaja Foundation cultural center, the Gardens of the Roundabout with their 19th-century landscaping, and the Puerta del Mar, a 20th-century memorial arch that marks where the old city walls once stood. The tuk tuk then heads toward the waterfront, passing Mestalla Stadium, home to Valencia Football Club since 1923, and moving along Avenida del Puerto toward the Marina.

The Turia River Garden is the centerpiece of the second half. This former riverbed has been transformed into one of Europe's largest urban parks, and the tour covers its green spaces, historic bridges (including the Trinity Bridge with its Gothic stonework from the 15th and 16th centuries), and the Bridge of Flowers (Mayor Rita Barberá), opened in 2002 and decorated with seasonal plantings. You'll pass the Clock Building, a 20th-century port landmark, and Tinglado 2, a modernist warehouse now used for exhibitions and cultural events. The route takes in La Pamela, a circular covered structure by the old harbor, and the Veles e Vents Building, an avant-garde structure built for the America's Cup that now hosts cultural events and dining.

The final stretch moves through the City of Arts and Sciences, the architectural complex built on the old riverbed. You'll see L'Hemisfèric, the eye-shaped building opened in 1998 that houses a screening room; L'Umbracle, a landscaped walk with white arches and Mediterranean plants; the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia, the opera house opened in 2005; and the Oceanogràfic, Europe's largest aquarium. The Bridge of Azud del Oro, a cable-stayed bridge with a distinctive sloping pylon, connects these spaces. The guide provides stories and context throughout, and there's time to photograph and take in the views. Bottled water is included, and the pace is set by the tuk tuk: no walking required to move between neighborhoods.

What’s included

• Two-hour guided tuk tuk tour with a live guide in your choice of language.
• hotel or designated pickup.
• bottled water.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 21:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (9 and older) · Child (3 to 8 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian and Turkish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Valentrip

Is this one for you?The tuk tuk keeps the pace steady and covers neighborhoods that would take hours to connect on foot, so you see the historic center, Turia Gardens, and City of Arts and Sciences in one morning or afternoon without walking between them. Choose this if you want to move through multiple districts and take photographs without managing the distance yourself.

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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 (3 to 8 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

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 is the Turia River Garden and why is it part of this tour?

The Turia River Garden is one of Europe's largest urban parks, built on the old riverbed of the Turia River that once ran through the city. The tour covers its green spaces, historic bridges including the Trinity Bridge and the Bridge of Flowers, and cultural areas, showing how Valencia transformed an ancient waterway into a vibrant green corridor that connects the historic center to the City of Arts and Sciences.

How does a tuk tuk tour cover more ground than walking?

A tuk tuk is a motorized three-wheeled vehicle that moves between neighborhoods without requiring passengers to walk. In two hours, it covers the historic center, the full length of the Turia Gardens, the Marina, and the City of Arts and Sciences. A distance that would take several hours on foot, allowing you to see all the main landmarks in one ride.

What is the City of Arts and Sciences and what will I see there?

The City of Arts and Sciences is a contemporary architectural complex built on the old riverbed, featuring avant-garde buildings including L'Hemisfèric (a screening room shaped like an eye), the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia (an opera house), L'Umbracle (a landscaped walk with Mediterranean plants), and the Oceanogràfic (Europe's largest aquarium). The tour passes these landmarks and the Bridge of Azud del Oro, a cable-stayed bridge that connects the complex.

What is included in the tour price?

The tour includes the two-hour tuk tuk ride with a live guide, hotel or meeting-point pickup, and bottled water. Entry to museums or attractions inside the City of Arts and Sciences is not included, but the tour passes them and you can see the exteriors and take photographs.