VALENCIA · GUIDED
Good guided tours fill up weeks ahead and the best of them go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Ride through Valencia with a local guide, linking the Cathedral, Central Market, Turia Gardens, Gulliver playground, and Calatrava’s City of Arts and Sciences. Expect a relaxed pace, photo stops, mostly easy cycling, and a choice of private, small-group, standard, or electric bike options.
“Awesome tour! Great way to see around the city and our guide was really friendly and very informative. Great value for money!”
Travel from Valencia to Montanejos with a Spanish or English-speaking guide such as Manu, Tao, Nouha, or Paco. Walk about 9 kilometers through mountain scenery, see the Chorro jet, then relax in the 23°C Fuentes de los Baños pools. The hike is optional.
“We really enjoyed the trip. Such a beautiful place to visit! It was pleasure to hike with our guides and group and then relax in the water. This is one of our highlights of visiting of Valencia for sure!”
Travel from Valencia to Vall d’Uixó for a four-hour guided visit to the Caves of San José. Ride 850 meters along the underground river, walk another 200 meters through the cave, and enjoy 30 minutes of free time. The day guide speaks English and Spanish, while the boat guide may speak Spanish only.
“the guide was stunning, has a knowlwdge not only about the caves but of a whole Valencia”
Travel from Valencia by air-conditioned vehicle to the Caves of San José, Europe’s largest underground navigable river. An English-speaking guide such as Manuel, Ferran, or Joaquin explains the area on the drive, while a local boat guide leads the cave ride, which may be narrated in Spanish.
“This was, by far, my favorite experience in Valencia. This is an amazing natural wonder. Viator made the experience very easy and enjoyable.”
Ride with a local guide through Ruzafa, Valencia’s old center, Turia Gardens, and the City of Arts and Sciences. Expect a relaxed route, frequent photo stops, and stories from guides such as Daria, Shakti, Anara, and Liliana. Regular bikes work well on the flat route, with e-bikes available.
“Excellent experience and Daria was very knowledgeable! Great idea to cycle around the city and get to know some of the nicest spots.”
Spend three hours with local cooks such as Ana, José, Cristina, or Guillermo, learning Valencian or seafood paella from the sofrito to the final rice. You will make sangria, taste tapas and local drinks, then sit down with the group for paella, coca de llanda, fruit, coffee, and mistela.
“Absolutely fantastic evening! Anna was just fabulous and we had a really great time. From the moment we arrived we felt very well looked after and And was so knowledgeable, with a great character! We were a small group and thoroughly enjoyed the tapas, the sangria, learning all about the paella and having a lot of fun along the way! I would highly recommend, don't hesitate, book today!”
Spend four hours exploring Albufera Natural Park with an official guide such as Anais, Benito, Ferran, or Eva. Ride quietly across the lagoon in an electric boat, visit El Palmar and a traditional barraca, look for birds, and choose an evening departure for sunset.
“Lovely tour. The boat ride was the highlight. The tour guide was very friendly and helpful. She gave a lot of great history and info”
Walk Valencia’s old town with an English-speaking art historian guide such as Benito, Monika, or Paulino. Enter San Nicolás, the cathedral, and La Lonja de la Seda, with tickets included. Expect about three hours, 2 to 3 miles of walking, and a maximum group of 20.
“Our guide was outstanding! Friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about Valencia's abundance of cultural and physical gifts. Absolutely delighted with our experience.”
Take a private 120-minute tuk-tuk ride through Valencia with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. You’ll see Serrano and Quart Towers, Mestalla, the beaches, La Marina, City of Arts and Sciences, Mercado de Colón, and the Central Market, with time for photos and local tips.
“Toby our Guide was friendly, mannerly and informative. He made the tour more interesting and fun.”
Join local guides from the El Tío Pastilla family business for a 45-minute electric boat ride through Albufera’s canals. You’ll learn about migratory birds, fishing, rice farming, and Arab influence while enjoying a quiet, wheelchair-accessible trip in Spanish or English.
“It could be approved by more English information and also more activities.”
Travel from Valencia to Vall d’Uixó with an English and Spanish-speaking coordinator, then ride a small boat through San José Caves for about 50 minutes. Expect 20°C temperatures, a short walk through the dry gallery, cave formations, and possible Spanish-only explanations inside.
“Really enjoyed the boat trip inside the caves. Its peaceful and the caves are stunning. The tour was a bit rushed and had very little time to enjoy the area near the caves.”
Spend about two hours exploring Valencia’s old town with a private English-speaking guide. You’ll see Roman remains, the Cathedral, Torres dels Serrans, Central Market, La Lonja de la Seda, and Town Hall Square, with time for questions and local tips.
“My wife was pickpocketed during our walking tour so sadly we had to cut the tour short in order to report the theft to the credit card company. But our tour guide Paulinho was very knowledgeable and a good guide.”
Ride through Valencia’s old town, Russafa, Turia Garden, and the City of Arts and Sciences with an English-speaking guide such as Daria, Jorge, Liliana, or Martin. The mostly flat 2.5-hour route mixes history, architecture, photo stops, and useful ideas for where to return later.
“Fast and convenient practical system to visit the whole city without traffic and look for a parking space with map in handAuto-translated”
Spend 90 minutes exploring the Hortensia Herrero Art Center in Valencia’s former Valeriola Palace. Choose a self-guided visit or guided tour in English, Spanish, French, Italian, or Catalan. Expect contemporary art, multimedia works, Roman remains, a medieval oven, and an Islamic fountain.
“Nel complesso non è male, le esposizioni sono anche interessanti, però nulla di entusiasmante”
Walk Valencia’s old town with a local guide such as Alex, Maria, or Rafa, visit Central Market, learn the city’s story, and stop at traditional tapas bars for local food and drinks. Groups are capped at 12, and the tour starts and ends near Plaça de Santa Caterina.
“Great Tapas tour around Valencia. Stand out was the Tasca Angel. Amazing simple food. Shame it closed early otherwise would have gone again later in the day. Our guide was humorous and kept us interested without being over bearing and introduced us to the Traditional Tapas rather than the commercial types we are used to . Would definitely recommend this tour.”
Pick a riverbed, a market or a boat.
