Things to do in Valencia
Tapas Tour Valencia9 optionsFreewalking Tour Valencia31 optionsBike Tour Valencia15 optionsDay Trips from Valencia20 optionsBoat Tour Valencia21 optionsValencia Airport Transfer7 optionsTuk Tuk Tour Valencia7 optionsCity of Arts and Sciences29 optionsCity Tour Valencia Bus5 optionsFood Tour Valencia31 optionsWine Tour Valencia10 optionsVespa Scooter Moped Tours6 options
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Valencia Old Town: Silk Exchange, Market & 11th Century Dining★ 4.97 (3,696) · 4h
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Valencia: Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Market Walk★ 4.99 (1,974) · 4h
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Valencian Paella Cooking Class in Valencia: Learn the Real Recipe★ 4.97 (1,541) · 3h 30m
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Valencia bike tour from city to beach: Small groups, Bike Guy App★ 4.97 (1,272) · 3h 45m€ 35View ›
Valencia: San Jose Caves Boat Tour & Roman Settlement Day Trip★ 4.58 (928) · 4h€ 69View ›
Valencia City Tour by Tuk Tuk: City of Arts and Sciences★ 4.75 (655) · 2h€ 40View ›
Valencia: Thermal Springs & Waterfalls Day Trip with Pickup★ 4.89 (541) · 7h–8h€ 89View ›
Valencia: Silk Exchange & World Heritage Sites with Guide★ 4.75 (461) · 2h€ 20View ›
Valencia: Paella Cooking Class & Sangria Workshop Evening★ 4.97 (428) · 3h€ 65View ›
Paella Cooking Class Valencia: Learn Seafood & Sangria★ 4.95 (386) · 3h 30m€ 65View ›Top rated (10)
Segway tour Valencia: City of Arts and Sciences private rideA private Segway tour of Valencia's City of Arts and Sciences where you ride standing on the vehicle through the complex's sci-fi buildings, the Turia Riverbed Gardens, and past the Serranos Towers with a live guide in your language. Training happens before departure; helmets, raincoats and a professional camera for photos are included. Minimum two people per booking; weight range 25–130 kg.Is it for me?Book this if you want to cover the City of Arts and Sciences and the Turia Gardens in a single morning or afternoon without the pace of a walking tour—the Segway moves you through both sites in two hours, and the private format means the guide can adjust timing and stops for your group's interests.
Valencia: Utiel-Requena Wine Tour & Two TastingsYou're picked up at Empalme metro station and driven an hour into Utiel-Requena wine country to visit two working estates with English-speaking winemakers. Each visit includes a tour of the vinification process and a tasting of that winery's wines. Private transport and both tastings are included; bring snacks if you want to eat during the drive. You return to Empalme by late afternoon.Is it for me?Right for anyone based in or visiting Valencia who wants to see how wine is actually made without arranging their own transport to the vineyards—the fixed pickup point and private car mean you don't navigate the region yourself.
Valencia: Authentic Paella Cooking Class & Wine TastingYou drive 30 minutes outside Valencia to a farmhouse, put on an apron, and cook an authentic Valencian paella from start to finish with a guide who speaks English and Spanish. Between cooking, you eat homemade tapas and local wine, then sit down to eat the paella you made, followed by dessert and sweet wine. The whole afternoon takes three to four hours and includes all ingredients, equipment, and drinks.Is it for me?Book this if you want to learn paella in its original setting rather than a city kitchen, and you're traveling with at least one other adult—the farmhouse location and group minimum are what make the countryside atmosphere and hands-on teaching possible.
Private Segway Ride in Valencia's Turia Park: 60 MinutesA private 60-minute Segway ride through Valencia's Turia Riverbed Gardens, one of Spain's largest urban parks, with training, guide, helmet and raincoat included. You'll spend 10–15 minutes learning to ride, then explore the park's tropical trees, Romanian ruins and landmarks like the Palace of Music and Park Gulliver on two wheels. The guide speaks English or Spanish and the route can be customized for your group.Is it for me?This is a private ride, so your group has the guide and the pace to itself—ideal if you want to stop for photos, ask questions, or adjust the route on the fly without keeping a larger group waiting. It suits anyone with an afternoon rather than a full day, or anyone who wants to see a major park without the walking.
Valencia Food Tour: 9 Tastings from Central Market to HorchataYou start with a traditional esmorzaret sandwich at the Central Market, then move through the Old Town hitting nine tasting stops: grilled artichokes, mussels, fresh fish, regional delicacies, and finish with horchata and sponge cake at a historic venue. The guide handles all the stops and timing; you just show up in comfortable shoes and follow along for about half a day.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat like a local in Valencia without spending the morning figuring out which taverns to visit and in what order — the guide handles the route and timing, which is what makes nine different tastings fit into a half-day without feeling rushed.
Valencia Food Tour: Tapas & Wine in Ciutat VellaYou walk through Valencia's old town with a local food expert, stopping at four bars and the Central Market to taste tapas, shellfish, potato dishes, and regional wines over three hours. By the end, you've eaten a full meal's worth of local specialties without arranging transport, timing, or hunting for the right places yourself. Dietary restrictions and mobility needs can be accommodated if you mention them before booking.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste Valencia's most popular local dishes without spending the day hunting for bars, arranging transport, or timing yourself—the fixed route and small-group pace mean you eat, learn, and move at a rhythm that lets you actually taste and remember what you're eating.
Valencia: Old Town Food Tour with Central Market & TapasYou’ll wander Valencia’s old town with a local foodie, tasting fresh horchata and traditional pastries near the cathedral, sampling Iberian ham inside Mercado Central, and sharing tapas in family-run bars loved by locals. Expect laughter, unexpected flavors, and stories you’ll remember long after you leave.
Valencia: Paella Cooking Class & Ruzafa Market TourYou’ll start your day exploring Ruzafa Market for fresh ingredients before learning true Valencian paella techniques in a hands-on class led by local chefs. Enjoy sangria-making, sample classic tapas, and sit down together for lunch with regional wine and dessert. Expect laughter, new flavors, and tiny details you’ll remember long after you leave Valencia.
Valencia: Bike Tour City of Arts & Turia GardensYou cycle from Valencia's medieval heart—markets, cathedrals, Gothic silk exchanges—through a 9-kilometer park that was once a river, and end at the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences. The bike is included, as is water and a marked city map. Small groups mean your guide actually knows your name and pace.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to see both Valencia's medieval history and its modern architecture without arranging separate transport or navigating the city on your own — the bike route connects them in a single ride, and the small-group format means you actually learn why each place matters.
Valencia Private Segway Tour: Three major sights in one rideA private Segway tour of Valencia covering three major sights—Turia Park, City of Arts and Sciences, and the Sea Port—in three hours with a live guide, helmet and raincoat, and training before you depart. The tour is flexible: you choose the start time, the route length, and where it ends, which sets it apart from fixed-schedule alternatives. A minimum of two people per booking is required.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see Valencia's three major landmarks in one ride without following a fixed schedule—the flexibility to choose your start time and route length means the day adapts to your group, not the other way around. The three-hour span is long enough to cover all three sites without feeling rushed, and the private guide can adjust the pace and stops to match what your group wants to see.
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Valencia: Electric Scooter Rental & Drop-Off FlexibilityYou pick up an electric scooter from one of three Valencia neighborhoods, ride at your own pace through the old quarter and modern districts, and drop it off wherever your day ends. The rental includes a helmet and skips the traffic entirely. No fixed route, no group, no schedule — just you deciding which street to turn down next.Is it for me?Best for travelers who want to cover Valencia's neighborhoods without waiting for transit or dealing with car traffic, and who prefer moving at their own speed over following a group itinerary.
Pub Crawl Valencia: Free shots in El Carmen barsYou get picked up from your hostel at 9:45pm, join travelers from across the city, and move through El Carmen's bars with a free shot at each stop and club entry included. No other drinks are covered, so budget for those separately. The night is built around meeting people, not rushing through landmarks — expect to be out until late, and expect to actually talk to the people around you.Is it for me?Right for solo travelers or anyone new to Valencia who wants a real night out instead of a quiet evening alone. The group format and free shots take the pressure off meeting people, though expect to be out late and on your feet walking between bars.
Valencia: Walking Tour Old Town, Silk Exchange & MarketYou’ll walk Valencia’s heart with a certified local guide—feeling ancient stones underfoot at Serranos Towers, hearing stories in sunlit plazas, tasting market flavors and glimpsing centuries-old trade at La Lonja de la Seda. Expect laughter, small surprises and moments that stay with you long after you leave.
Valencia Pub Crawl: 4 Bars & Welcome Shots Thursday-SaturdayYou get entry to four bars in Valencia's old town with a free welcome shot at each, games and photos throughout the night, and a team managing the group's pace and stops. The crawl runs Thursday to Saturday evenings, and you pay separately for any drinks beyond the shots. It's built for travelers who want a social night without doing the legwork of finding bars and making friends on their own.Is it for me?Right for solo travelers and small groups who want a social night in Valencia without arranging bars themselves. Expect to be out for a few hours on your feet, moving between four stops in the old town with a mixed-age crowd.
Valencia: Museum of Illusions Tickets & Interactive RoomsYou’ll step into Valencia’s Museum of Illusions where nothing looks quite as it seems—from spinning tunnels to wild mirror tricks. Try mind-bending exhibits with friends or family, snap surreal photos, and laugh at yourself when reality gets twisted around you. Entry is included—and you’ll probably leave still wondering how they pulled off half those illusions.
Valencia: Saint Nicholas Light Show & Audioguide TicketYou’ll step inside Valencia’s Saint Nicholas Church for immersive light shows and interactive exhibits tracing its Roman roots. With your entry ticket and audioguide, explore rooms like “The Heartbeat of Saint Nicholas” and experience projections that bring baroque beauty alive—leaving you quietly awed by both history and light.
Valencia guided city walking tour: Downtown monuments and historyA guided walking tour of Valencia's downtown takes you through the oldest part of the city on foot, stopping at the Cathedral (which holds the holy chalice), the Serranos Towers, Town Hall Square, the central post office, Spain's largest market, the patron church and the commercial district. The tour runs two hours with a professional guide in English, Spanish or Italian, and suits all fitness levels. Wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?Book this if you want a structured walking route through downtown's main monuments with a professional art historian guide rather than exploring independently.
Valencia Tour: Torres de Serranos, Cathedral & Silk ExchangeThis is a 90-minute guided walking tour of Valencia's historic center led by a professional English-speaking guide. You start at the Torres de Serranos, the city's historic entrance gate, then move through the Cathedral and Plaza de la Virgen before reaching UNESCO-listed landmarks like the Silk Exchange and the Central Market, ending at Plaza del Ayuntamiento in the city center. The tour covers the architecture, history and legends of each stop, and children from age 1 are welcome.Is it for me?If you speak English and want to understand the history and stories behind Valencia's landmarks rather than just walk past them, a professional guide makes the difference—you learn why the Tribunal de las Aguas still meets, what the Silk Exchange was, and how each square fits into the city's past and present.
Valencia Family Tour: Games & Secret Corners OutdoorsYou’ll wander Valencia’s lively streets with your family, following a local guide who keeps kids engaged with games and stories at each stop—from Plaza del Ayuntamiento to the Silk Exchange and Central Market. There’s no rushing or museum fatigue here; just fresh air, laughter, and those small moments you end up remembering later.
Valencia Street Art Bike Tour & Local Guide in El CarmenHop on a bike and explore Valencia’s El Carmen district with a local guide who knows every mural and hidden message. Snap photos of bold street art, hear real stories behind each piece, and enjoy plenty of stops to soak up the neighborhood vibe. This is your chance to see Valencia’s creative pulse up close—with all the fun of cycling and none of the stress.
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Peñíscola day trip from Valencia: Castle & guided old townThis eight-hour guided day trip from Valencia takes you to Peñíscola, a coastal town less than two hours away, where an official local guide leads you through the old quarter and up to the castle—a fortress that once served as a palace and library for Pope Luna, one of Spain's most controversial religious figures. The tour includes castle entry, an air-conditioned vehicle from Valencia, and free time at Peñíscola beach; you choose your guide's language at checkout from English, Spanish, Italian, French, German or Polish.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want a guide who knows the history and can explain what you're looking at—the castle, the architecture, the wall—rather than wandering on your own. The language options mean you can choose the guide who speaks your language, and the fixed itinerary and transport mean the day holds together without you arranging pickups, tickets or timing.
Valencia Electric Tuk Tuk Tour: History & ArchitectureA 2-hour electric Tuk Tuk tour of Valencia takes you to the Serranos Towers, Cathedral, Bullring, City of Arts and Sciences, Hemisfèric and Oceanogràfic while a guide narrates the city's history and modern evolution. The tour stops at each site so you can photograph and listen; water is provided; children from age 3 are welcome; guides speak English, Spanish, Italian, French and one additional language; private versions and custom routes are available.Is it for me?The tour runs 2 hours without walking, so it suits travelers who want to cover the city's landmarks but can't manage a full day on foot or don't want to navigate between sites on their own.
Valencia Day Trip: Cathedral, City of Arts & Private SailingA full-day guided tour of Valencia combining the historic center—Cathedral, Central Market, and the Silk Exchange—with the modern City of Arts and Sciences, ending with a private sailing experience and paella. The guide speaks English, Spanish or French; pickup is included. Entrance fees to monuments are optional at checkout.Is it for me?The seven to eight hour commitment means you can fit the full arc—old city, modern architecture, and water—into one day without rushing between them. If you have only a morning or afternoon free, a shorter walking tour or a boat-only option would suit better.
Dénia Castle, Beach & Skulls Cave Day Trip from ValenciaThis full-day guided tour from Valencia takes you to Cueva de las Calaveras, a prehistoric cave with illuminated underground galleries and archaeological history, then to the coastal town of Dénia for a walk through the Old Town and a visit to Dénia Castle on its hilltop overlooking the sea and Montgó Natural Park. The tour includes cave entrance, transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, and a guide speaking English, Spanish or Italian; the afternoon leaves time to swim, explore the harbour or eat tapas before the return to Valencia.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full day combining inland caves and coastal exploration from Valencia, with a guide managing the route so you can focus on the cave walk and Old Town stroll rather than navigating between them yourself.
City of Arts and Sciences Tour with Wine & Beer TastingA guided walking tour of Valencia's City of Arts and Sciences complex paired with a curated tasting of local wines, craft beers and Valencian tapas, led by a live English-speaking guide in a small group of up to 14 people. The tour covers the futuristic exteriors and architectural landmarks designed by Santiago Calatrava, then moves to the tasting portion where you sample regional producers. The whole experience runs 2.5 hours.Is it for me?The live English guide means you hear the architecture and history explained directly rather than through a headset, which works well if you want real conversation and context. The small group of up to 14 keeps the pace personal without the feeling of a crowded tour.
Valencia tuk tuk tour: 2 hours, Turia Gardens & City of ArtsA 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.Is it for me?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.
San José Caves underground river cruise: Europe's longest caveA full-day tour from Valencia that takes you by air-conditioned vehicle to the San José Caves, where you board a small boat and cruise through Europe's longest navigable underground river, then continues to the Salto de la Novia waterfall for swimming and photos. An official guide speaks your language; the boat operators conduct the cave passage in Spanish. Transport, cave entry, waterfall access and guide are all included.Is it for me?The seven-hour commitment means you leave the city early and return in the afternoon, which works if you're based in Valencia for a full day but rules out a quick morning or evening outing. The boat passage through the caves is operated by local boatmen and conducted in Spanish, so if you need every word explained in English, ask your guide to clarify afterward rather than expect live translation on the water.
Montanejos Thermal Pools & Salto de la Novia Waterfall TourThis eight-hour day trip from Valencia takes you inland to Montanejos and Salto de la Novia, two natural sites in the Valencian mountains. You travel by air-conditioned vehicle with a small group and a live guide, stop at a panoramic viewpoint, swim in thermal pools that hold steady at around 25°C year-round, and visit a waterfall surrounded by forest. Entrance fees and transport are included; the guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian or Polish depending on the departure you choose.Is it for me?Eight hours means you leave in the morning and return by evening, so you can fit this into a day without sacrificing the rest of your schedule. The small-group format and the guide's presence mean you do not have to navigate mountain roads or work out the route yourself — you show up and the day unfolds.
