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Valencia in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days based in Valencia lets you add a coastal day trip to the city and its attractions. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Valencia — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: old town & paella
  2. 2Day 2: City of Arts & Oceanogràfic
  3. 3Day 3: Albufera or Peñíscola
  4. 4Beach evenings

Day 1: the city

Explore the old town and cathedral, eat paella, and cycle the Turia Gardens.

Day 2: arts and aquarium

Visit the City of Arts and Sciences and the Oceanogràfic.

Day 3: a day trip

Choose an Albufera boat trip, or clifftop Peñíscola on the coast.

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 Albufera E-Bike Tour: The Park Most Visitors Miss
Valencia
Valencia Albufera E-Bike Tour: The Park Most Visitors Miss
5.0(16)·5 hours
from$56/ person
via Viator
From Valencia: Day Tour in Peniscola, Game of Thrones
Valencia
From Valencia: Day Tour in Peniscola, Game of Thrones
4.7(158)·9 hours
from$103/ 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
San José Caves Shore Excursion with Boat Tour & Port Pickup
Valencia
San José Caves Shore Excursion with Boat Tour & Port Pickup
4.9(15)·5 hours
from$139/ 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

Valencia in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Valencia?
Three days is ideal — the old town and paella, the City of Arts and Sciences and Oceanogràfic, and a day trip to the Albufera or clifftop Peñíscola.
What is the best day trip from Valencia for 3 days?
The Albufera rice-field lagoon is the easiest and most scenic; Peñíscola’s clifftop castle is a lovely coastal trip; both are easy from Valencia.
How do I plan a 3-day Valencia itinerary?
Spend day one in the old town, day two at the City of Arts and Sciences and Oceanogràfic, and day three on an Albufera or Peñíscola day trip, booking the aquarium ahead.

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