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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.

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(3,541)·4 hours
from$84/ person
via Viator
Valencia Paella & Tapas Home Cooking Class with Local Chef Jose
Valencia
Valencia Paella & Tapas Home Cooking Class with Local Chef Jose
5.0(80)·3 hours
from$115/ person
via Viator
Valencia Bike Tour from the City to the Beach, plus Bike Guy App!
Valencia
Valencia Bike Tour from the City to the Beach, plus Bike Guy App!
5.0(1,253)·4 hours
from$41/ person
via Viator
Private Segway Tour of Valencia's Old Town
Valencia
Private Segway Tour of Valencia's Old Town
5.0(35)·2 hours
from$58/ person
via Viator
Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia
Valencia
Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia
5.0(1,723)·4 hours
from$81/ person
via Viator
Valencia Guided Bike or E-Bike Tour in Small Group
Valencia
Valencia Guided Bike or E-Bike Tour in Small Group
5.0(93)·3 hours
from$28/ person
via Viator
Guided tour Cathedral Mosque of Cordoba in Spanish
Cordoba
Guided tour Cathedral Mosque of Cordoba in Spanish
5.0(124)·1 hour
from$13/ person
via Viator
Alicante Paella Cooking Class, Tapas, Drinks & Central Market
Alicante
Alicante Paella Cooking Class, Tapas, Drinks & Central Market
5.0(599)·4 hours
from$57/ 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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