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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
Overview
Walk through Valencia’s medieval heart and discover hidden plazas, secret stories.
Explore Valencia's Medieval history with a licensed guide in this walking tour. Valencia is full of history. Founded by Romans 2000 years ago, settled by Arabs and reconquered by Christians, Valencia became a powerful cultural capital in Europe thanks to the Literature and the economic power provided by the silk industry. Silk arrived from China and Venice, Valencia bacame the main port for this fabric in Aragon Kingdom first and Spain later and developed an important Silk industry here. Passing the years Valencia left its economic power to other cities as Barcelona or Madrid but the culture, history and tradiditions kept. The amazing Torres de Serrano, where the most important Prado paintings as Velazquez, Goya, Rembrandt, Greco were safe during the Spanish Civil War or the hidden Muslim Walls which are now part of the urban landscape.
What's included
Licensed Local Guide
Gratuities
What to expect
La Lonja de la Seda
Pass by
We will pass by Lonja de la Seda, the former Silk Market Exchange, a gothic bulding and World Heritage by UNESCO
Torres dels Serrans
Pass by
One of the 10 former gates to the Medieval city that still stand
Valencia Cathedral
15m · Admission ticket not included
We will discover why we have a Romanesque gate at the Cathedral when this architectural style was out of date when arrived to Valencia
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
We will meet between the fountain in the middle of the square and the basilica (pink church)
End point
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
