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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Xátiva from Valencia: Castle, Museum & Old TownYou enter Xátiva's castle high on the mountain with a guide who knows the Hannibal-to-Reconquista timeline, walk through the old town to the Collegiate Church where the Borja family's story anchors itself, and spend time in the Fine Arts Museum seeing what the city lost and kept from 1707. Transport from Valencia and all entry fees are included, and you're back by early afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand a piece of Spanish history that doesn't make it into most guidebooks — the castle and museum visits are what let you do that in a single morning without arranging transport or tickets yourself.
Valencia Photo Walk & Bike Tour with Local PhotographerIf you want real memories—not just snapshots—this Valencia photo walk or bike tour is for you. You’ll explore hidden streets, learn local stories, and get professional photos to remember it all.
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.
Albufera sunset tour from Valencia: Boat ride and El PalmarA guided tour from Valencia to Albufera Natural Park with a local guide in English or Spanish, including a stop in El Palmar village and a sunset boat ride across the lagoon in a traditional vessel. The tour runs four hours with hotel pickup included and suits small groups looking for nature and quiet away from the city pace. Children from age 2 are welcome.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guided small-group tour departing from Valencia with a local driver included, rather than renting a car or joining a larger group.
Albufera sunset boat trip and El Palmar village tourA three-hour tour of Albufera Natural Park and the village of El Palmar, departing from Valencia with a local host who guides a traditional boat trip across the lagoon and walks you through the rice fields and fishing village where paella began. The boat ride times to catch the sunset; water is included; children welcome from age 12; dinner at a local restaurant is optional and paid separately.Is it for me?Book this if you want a small group moving at a relaxed pace with someone who lives here, rather than a coach tour hitting landmarks. The three hours work best if you are staying in Valencia for a few days and can spend an afternoon away from the city center; the sunset timing means you'll return after dark, so plan accordingly if you have evening plans.
Guadalest, Altea & beach day trip from ValenciaA day trip from Valencia to Guadalest and Altea, two whitewashed villages in the province of Alicante, with private transport, a live guide in English or Spanish, and free time to explore each town on your own. The eight-hour tour includes the castle at Guadalest, the artisan shops and cafes of Altea's old town, and optional beach time at Altea. Lunch is not included, though both villages have local restaurants.Is it for me?The eight-hour commitment leaves room for a leisurely morning in one village and an afternoon in the other, but rules out a full day split between multiple destinations elsewhere in the region — book this if you want to see two of Spain's most photographed villages without rushing through either one.
Private Day Trip from Valencia to Xàtiva Castle and Old TownThis private day trip from Valencia takes you to Xàtiva, a historic city in eastern Spain, with a local English-speaking guide, private transportation, and entrance to Xàtiva Castle included. You walk the fortress walls and towers that stretch along a ridge high above the city, learning about its strategic role through the centuries, then visit the castle's Fine Arts Museum before heading down to the old town's traditional streets and squares for lunch and free time. The eight-hour tour is built around your schedule, not a fixed group departure.Is it for me?Your guide speaks English throughout the day, so you follow the history and the stories without translation delays or confusion — useful if this is your first time in Spain and you want real context, not just a walk through old streets.
Party Cruise with Lunch & Swimming in ValenciaA 3-hour party cruise from Valencia's Port combines dancing to a resident DJ, a swimming stop in the bay, and a full lunch of paella with a drink aboard the catamaran. After returning to port, the day continues with a cocktail and tapa at a beachfront bar 350 meters away. Minimum age is 18; both the cruise and the beach stop happen on the same day and require you to travel between them on your own.Is it for me?The cruise runs at a party pace with constant music and movement, so it suits someone who wants to dance and swim rather than sit and listen. You'll need a swimsuit, sunscreen and a towel, and you're responsible for walking to the beach bar and changing into dry clothes before entering it.
Day Trip From Valencia to Sagunto: Roman Ruins & CastleA day trip from Valencia to Sagunto with hotel pickup and an English-speaking driver who acts as an informal guide, visiting the Roman Theatre (a National Monument partly carved into the mountainside), Sagunto Castle, Santa María Church, and the Archaeological Museum. The driver waits while you explore each site at your own pace, and the itinerary is flexible—you can stop for photos or linger as long as you want. Some attractions may close on public holidays or for maintenance, so verify opening hours before your departure date.Is it for me?Book this if you're staying in Valencia without a car—the pickup from your hotel and the driver's local knowledge mean you skip the logistics of renting, navigating to Sagunto or figuring out which sites matter most. The flexible itinerary lets you linger at the Roman Theatre or the castle as long as you want, and the driver waits while you explore.
Private E-Scooter Tour Valencia: Old Town & City of ArtsA private electric scooter tour of Valencia covering the old town's historic squares and gardens, plus the City of Arts and Sciences, with a live guide in English, Spanish or Italian. The tour runs two hours and includes the scooter, bottled water, and stops at exterior sites only—no museum entries. All stops are accessible from the scooter, and the route adapts to your pace and interests.Is it for me?Two hours is tight enough to fit into a free afternoon without swallowing the rest of your day, but long enough to move through both the old town and the City of Arts and Sciences without backtracking. If you have only a morning or an evening free, this works; if you want to linger inside museums or spend hours in one neighborhood, you'll need a different plan.
Valencia Airport Transfer: Private Car to HotelYou get picked up at Valencia Airport arrivals by a named driver in a private air-conditioned car, with child seats available on request and luggage space matched to your group size. The price is fixed before you land, fuel and parking are included, and multilingual support is available 24 hours. You're dropped directly at your hotel without stops or detours.Is it for me?Book this if you're landing in Valencia with luggage and want to skip the taxi queue and public transport lines — the driver meets you at arrivals and takes you straight to your hotel at a price you've already agreed to.
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 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.
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.
Sagunto from Valencia: Roman Theatre, Castle & MuseumYou enter Sagunto's old town with a local guide, move through a museum of Iberian and Roman artifacts, walk the Roman Theatre with its original stone tiers still standing, then climb to the castle for views across the Mediterranean plains. Transport and all entry fees are included, and the half-day pace means you're back in Valencia by early afternoon.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see Roman Spain without driving yourself or navigating buses — the guide handles the history, the vehicle handles the logistics, and the half-day length fits into a longer Valencia trip without eating your whole day.
Valencia Day Trip: Street Art & Thermal Springs TourThis eight-hour private day trip from Valencia combines a guided walk through Fanzara—a medieval village turned open-air gallery with over 150 murals and graffiti works—and a riverside visit to Montanejos' thermal springs. Your private guide picks you up from your hotel, handles transport in air-conditioned comfort, and leads you through both stops with a coffee break and lunch included; you choose to swim or relax by the warm spring water at Fuente de los Baños, or simply walk the mostly flat riverside path.Is it for me?Book this if you want street art and nature combined in one day; choose the private guide option for a smaller group or the minibus if you're traveling with seven or more people.
Alcalá del Júcar day trip from Valencia: Private guide & castleA private guided day trip from Valencia to Alcalá del Júcar, a whitewashed village perched above the Júcar River gorge, includes hotel pickup, an eight-hour itinerary with a professional guide, castle and cave entrance fees, and air-conditioned transport. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language of your choice. Lunch is arranged separately at a restaurant overlooking the village or river, where you'll eat regional Castilian cuisine and local Manchuela wine.Is it for me?Book the 1–6 person option if your group is family or close friends and you want the guide's full attention for questions and photo stops; the 7–15 person option works better if you're joining other travelers and prefer a lower per-person cost.
Teruel and Albarracín day trip from Valencia: Private guided tourA private guided day trip from Valencia northwest into Aragon, visiting Teruel's historic center and the 13th-century Mausoleum of the Lovers, then continuing to Albarracín, a medieval town on a rocky bend of the Guadalaviar River surrounded by ancient walls. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language; private transport, entries to key sites in both towns, and a local drink or snack are included. The day runs 8.5 hours with free time to explore, shop or lunch in Albarracín before the return to Valencia.Is it for me?The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language, so you follow the commentary comfortably in whichever suits you—the private format means the pace and focus stay with your group alone.
Port Saplaya, Albufera Park & Paella Day Trip from ValenciaA day trip from Valencia to Albufera Natural Park and the villages of Port Saplaya and El Palmar, with a guide-driver, private transportation, a 45-minute boat ride on Albufera Lake, coffee, and an included paella lunch. The tour runs 6 to 7 hours and operates in English and Dutch. You start at Port Saplaya's harbor, walk the beach and dunes of the natural park, take the boat across the lake, and finish with lunch in El Palmar, where Valencian paella originated.Is it for me?Small groups work well here because the boat and the restaurant both stay intimate, and the pace is built around a relaxed walk and a long lunch rather than a rush through stops. If you have a free afternoon and want to see the wetlands and the lake without renting a car or booking separate meals, the inclusions and the single itinerary mean the day stays simple.
