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: 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 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: Private Vintage Sidecar Tour & City LandmarksYou’ll ride through Valencia’s heart in a vintage sidecar with a local guide who knows every backstreet. Expect stops at the Central Market for quick tastes and smells, stories at La Lonja de la Seda, and time to run your hands along ancient stone towers before cruising out toward the futuristic City of Arts & Sciences. There’s laughter, local color, and plenty of moments that stick with you long after.
Valencia: Utiel-Requena Private Wine Tour & Caves LunchYou’ll wander ancient wine caves in Requena, taste local Bobal wines with a real sommelier, walk sunlit vineyards at a family-run winery, and share a relaxed village lunch with more wine than you’ll probably remember by name. It’s a day trip from Valencia that leaves you thinking about old stones and new flavors long after you’re home.
Valencia: Old Town Tour, Moorish Cave Tapas & Port ReturnYou’ll wander Valencia’s Old Town with a local guide, taste authentic paella and regional wines inside an 11th-century Moorish cave, then see the futuristic City of Arts & Sciences before your driver returns you safely to port. Expect stories, laughter, new flavors—and maybe a detail or two you’ll remember long after you’ve left.
Valencia: E-Bike Tour Turia Gardens & City of ArtsYou 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.Is it for me?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.
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: Evening Cruise with Paella Dinner & DrinksYou’ll board a private boat in Valencia’s marina for an evening cruise along the coast with friends or family. Enjoy traditional paella served hot on deck with beer and sangria as city lights appear across the water. Your local skipper shares stories while you relax into sunset views and unhurried conversation—leaving you with memories that feel warmer than any photo.
Valencia: City Bike Tour with Turia Gardens & Arts DistrictYou’ll feel Valencia’s pulse as you glide past orange trees in Turia Gardens, hear stories from your local guide about transforming floods into parks, and roll right up to futuristic architecture at the City of Arts & Sciences—all on a relaxed city bike tour with everything included.
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: 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.
Paella Cooking Class Valencia: Make Sangria & Tapas at HomeYou’ll join Chef Jose in his Valencia home kitchen for hands-on paella and tapas cooking, make your own sangria, share stories over lunch or dinner, and leave with recipes—and maybe some flour on your shirt. The warmth of local tradition lingers long after you’ve finished dessert.
Valencia: Private Bike Tour City Highlights & Turia GardensYou’ll glide from Valencia’s medieval heart through lively squares and quiet gardens, catching glimpses of daily life most travelers miss. Expect laughter with your guide, scents of orange blossoms along Turia Gardens, and views of futuristic architecture at City of Arts & Sciences—all in just one relaxed ride.
Valencia Turia Gardens Segway Ride & Royal Park WalkGlide through Valencia’s Turia Gardens on a private Segway ride with a friendly local guide, spot wild parrots in the Royal Gardens, and pause under ancient trees for photos or just to breathe it all in. Includes helmets, extra training time if you need it, and plenty of chances to laugh at yourself — moments you’ll remember long after you leave Valencia.
Valencia private tour: City of Arts and Sciences guide & transportA 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.Is it for me?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.
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: 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.
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.
San José Caves Guided Tour from Valencia: Boat Ride IncludedA guided boat tour of San José Caves near Valencia takes you by private transport to the cave entrance, then through the underground river system with an expert local guide for 45–60 minutes, exploring chambers most visitors never reach on their own. Private transportation, cave tickets, and the boat ride are all included; the meeting time adjusts to your ticket purchase window. The cave stays at a steady 20°C year-round, and groups stay small—a minimum of 2 people, maximum handled as an exclusive group with dedicated service.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're arriving by cruise ship or don't have a rental car—the private transport and guaranteed cave access remove the logistics of reaching a remote site on your own. The small-group format and expert local guide make sense if you want context for what you're seeing rather than just walking through on your own.
San José Caves boat tour from Valencia: Underground riverThis shore excursion takes you from the cruise port to the Caves of San José, where you walk one kilometre through ancient stalactites and chambers before boarding a boat that drifts deep into Europe's longest navigable underground river. Your official guide provides commentary in your chosen language throughout; the boat operators speak Spanish. On the return, a 45-minute panoramic drive loops through Valencia's City of Arts and Sciences, Turia Gardens and old town before dropping you back at the terminal gate. Total time: 4 hours 45 minutes.Is it for me?Book this excursion if your ship gives you a morning or midday port call and you want to see something beyond the city itself — the cave system is an hour's drive from Valencia, and the fixed 4-hour-45-minute schedule fits inside a typical port window without rushing the return. Your guide meets you at the gate and handles the logistics, so you spend the port time on the cave and the city instead of arranging transport.
