About this experience
Valencia is an ancient, cozy, and incredibly beautiful city. I will tell you how it appeared, grew, and flourished. I will show you the historical center and modern districts, medieval towers and ancient temples, charming squares and modernist mansions. I will help you uncover the soul and heart of this fairytale Spanish city.
What to expect
You will see Valencia's iconic landmarks: Serranos Towers, the parliament, the city hall, the Central Market, the luxurious train station, and the Plaza de la Virgen. Stroll through the Ensanche district, admire the Art Nouveau mansions, and appreciate the modernist masterpiece - the Colon Market. I will tell you:
- What walls surrounded the city at different times and why they are not there now
- How the family of the great and terrible Borgias is related to Valencia
- How did it happen that the city's symbol became a bat
- How Valencian modernism differs from other variations of this style
- How the local economy influenced the emergence of the Central Market and the Silk Exchange
- Whether the Holy Grail chalice is kept in the Cathedral
- How the first crazy house in Europe appeared in Valencia
If desired, in the middle of the tour, we will take a short break to relax and try the traditional Valencian beverage.
Organizational details
- We observe all the sights from the outside
- You will make your own way to the starting point of the tour
