The 3 Shore Excursions in Valencia to Book First

1.Shore Excursion: City Tour with Tapas in 11th Century Monument

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 113 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $133Our pick

See Valencia’s Gothic Old Town, the Central Market area, and Calatrava’s City of Arts and Sciences with a guide such as Martha, Emma, Dani, or Boglárka. The five-hour outing ends with a generous tapas, paella, and regional wine tasting in an 11th-century Moorish venue, followed by transport back to the port.

“Sharin was a fantastic guide. She was so full of enthusiasm for what she was showing us. She had to be very flexible as we started out with more people than car space (were two excursions merged?). None of us were expecting the number of tapas that we were offered or the quantity and quality of wine. She also was able to tell us about each wine which enhanced the experience. The venue was interesting with a patio that was bordered with a wall from the 11th century and modern settings. I would definitely recommend Highlights of Valencia with Sharin.”

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2.City Tour with Tapas Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 5 hours · from $130Best value

Spend five hours exploring Valencia with an English-speaking guide, a small group of up to 12, private transport, Old Town sights, a tapas and paella tasting with regional wines, and a guided look at the City of Arts and Sciences.

“Sharin, our guide, arranged to pick us up at the Trasmed cruise terminal and took us to on a wonderful tour of Ciutat Vella, introducing us to the Plaza de la Virgen, the Silk Exchange, and other important landmarks, including our favorite, the Central Market. Afterwards, we were taken to the magnificent City of Arts and Sciences, where we spent time viewing the incredible architecture, and finished in Sea Saffron Valencia's nearby 33rd floor penthouse, where were treated with ten delicious tapa dishes with wine pairings. Overall, a delightful afternoon and tour, which we highly recommend for first-time visitors to Valencia.”

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3.Shore Excursion: Valencia Half-Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews

You’ll tour Valencia from the port in a private car or minivan with a guide-driver, visiting the City of Arts and Sciences, Central Market, Silk Exchange, Cathedral, Plaza de la Virgen, and Serranos Towers. Guides such as Jorge, Jordi, and George are praised for clear explanations and thoughtful pacing.

“Beautiful clean city. Very informative guide. We saw a lot in the time we had. The guide took us to the Art center, the science pavillion and then on to the historical old city. We made a special stop to see the last fan artist at work. Perfect tour! We'll have to go back to Valencia, it's a beautiful city.”

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