Valencia Highlights Private Tour: Markets, Museums & Paella
Overview
Discover Valencia's vibrant heritage on this full-day private walking tour, which combines iconic sites, local gastronomy and cultural treasures. Start at the impressive Estación del Norte, an Art Nouveau jewel, and explore the historic Plaza de Toros. With skip-the-line tickets, visit the Lonja de la Seda, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the magnificent Church of San Nicolas, the “Sistine Chapel of Valencia”. Before taking a break and tasting a traditional Valencian paella, stroll through the bustling Central Market, marvel at the Gothic Serranos Towers and admire the baroque grandeur of the Palace of the Marquis of Dos Aguas. Conclude your trip with an authentic horchata and a visit to the unmissable City of Arts and Sciences. Perfect for families, this tour guarantees an enriching and unforgettable experience.
What's Included
- A glass of horchata and a local pastry
- Taxi ride
- Skip the line tickets to La Lonja de la Seda and Iglesia de San Nicolás
- Traditional paella lunch with wine, water, and local bread
- Gratuities
- Tickets to la Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias
Meeting Location
Carrer de Bailèn
34, Extramurs, 46007 València, Valencia, Spain
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Avinguda del Professor López Piñero
7, 46013 València, Valencia, Spain
Àgora (the last building of the complex)
What To Expect
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Estació del Nord
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Plaza De Toro
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Placa De L'ajuntament
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Palacio del Marques de Dos Aguas
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
La Estrecha - La Finca mas Estrecha de Espana
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mercat Central de València
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
La Lonja de la Seda
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Plaza Redonda
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Orxateria Santa Catalina
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Plaza de la Reina
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Plaça de l'Almoina
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Plaza de la Virgen
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Palau de la Generalitat
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Sant Nicolau de Bari i Sant Pere Màrtir
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Portal de Valldigna
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
House of Cats
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
El Forcat
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Torres De Serrans
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- On Mondays, tickets are included for the Church of Sant Joan del Hospital instead of the Church of San Nicolás, since the latter is closed.
- Veggie option
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- A glass of horchata and a local pastry.
- Taxi ride.
- Skip the line tickets to La Lonja de la Seda and Iglesia de San Nicolás.
- Traditional paella lunch with wine, water, and local bread.
- Gratuities.
- Tickets to la Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Valencia Highlights Private Tour: Markets, Museums & Paella is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Valencia Highlights Private Tour: Markets, Museums & Paella will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- A glass of horchata and a local pastry
- Taxi ride
- Skip the line tickets to La Lonja de la Seda and Iglesia de San Nicolás
- Traditional paella lunch with wine, water, and local bread
- Gratuities
- Tickets to la Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- On Mondays, tickets are included for the Church of Sant Joan del Hospital instead of the Church of San Nicolás, since the latter is closed.
- Veggie option
