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1 day · Valencia itinerary

Valencia in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Valencia? You can still see the old town, eat paella and visit the City of Arts. Here is how to spend one perfect day in Valencia — plus the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Old town & cathedral
  2. 2Central Market & paella
  3. 3City of Arts & Sciences
  4. 4Turia Gardens

Morning: the old town

Explore the cathedral, the Holy Grail, the Lonja and the stunning Central Market.

Lunch: paella

Enjoy authentic Valencian paella, or take a cooking class.

Afternoon: City of Arts

Visit the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences, cycling there through the Turia Gardens.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Valencia — prices per person.

Guided Walking Tour of Valencia City - ITALIAN
Valencia
Guided Walking Tour of Valencia City - ITALIAN
5.0(90)·2h 15min
from$17/ person
via Viator
PRIVATE Valencia Paella & Tapas Cooking Class in Chef Jose’s Home
Valencia
PRIVATE Valencia Paella & Tapas Cooking Class in Chef Jose’s Home
5.0(88)·3 hours
from$115/ person
via Viator
GRAND CITY Private Guided Tour on Bike, E-Bike, E-Step or Segway
Valencia
GRAND CITY Private Guided Tour on Bike, E-Bike, E-Step or Segway
5.0(81)·3 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
Valencia Old Town Tour with Wine & Tapas in 11th Century Historic Monument
Valencia
Valencia Old Town Tour with Wine & Tapas in 11th Century Historic Monument
5.0(3,729)·4 hours
from$86/ person
via Viator
Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia
Valencia
Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia
5.0(2,087)·4 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Turia Gardens Private Segway Tour
Valencia
Turia Gardens Private Segway Tour
5.0(78)·1h 30min
from$57/ person
via Viator
Private Segway Tour of Valencia's Old Town
Valencia
Private Segway Tour of Valencia's Old Town
5.0(35)·1h 30min
from$57/ person
via Viator
Alicante Paella Cooking Class, Tapas, Drinks & Central Market
Alicante
Alicante Paella Cooking Class, Tapas, Drinks & Central Market
5.0(785)·3h 30min
from$56/ person
via Viator

Valencia in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Valencia in one day?
Yes — you can explore the old town and cathedral, eat paella, and visit the City of Arts and Sciences in a day, cycling between them through the Turia Gardens.
What is the best one-day Valencia tour?
A guided old town walk, a paella experience and a bike ride to the City of Arts and Sciences is the most enjoyable way to see Valencia in a day.
How much does one day in Valencia cost?
Budget roughly €40–€80 per person for a paella class, the Oceanogràfic or City of Arts tickets, and a guided tour or bike hire.

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