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Fun and interesting self paced tour.
Fun and interesting way to explore Valencia at our own pace. We liked being able to pause the tour to do some shopping or grab something to eat then continue on our way.
Between Two Gates: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Valencia
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 15min–1h 30min
- Price from
- $15 / person
- Location
- Valencia, Spain
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 16 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- VoiceMap Audio Tours
- Meeting point
- The tour starts halfway on the bridge.
Description
Are you looking for a way to see Valencia without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour. • See the tell-tale signs of this city's past from a roman settlement to an Islamic town and then a Christian city • Hear from producer John Hipper, an Australian now living in Spain who’s passionate about history • Do it all in 75 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 14
- Adult (ages 6+)
- $15
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Jardi del Turia
Our tour starts on Pont dels Serrans in Turia Gardens. You'll hear some of the early history of Valencia while you walk.
The history of Valencia is a story about the relationship between a city and its river. Its first Roman settlement was built on an island in the Turia River in 138 BC. The settlement grew, influenced by the river until 1957 when, after a catastrophic flood, it was decided that the torrent should be diverted. On this walking tour, you’ll wade through 2,000 years of history that developed alongside the river.
Torres dels Serrans
I’ll then guide you from Torres de Serranos, an old city gate, through the maze of churches, cathedrals, and basilicas in the heart of Ciutat Vella (the old town) to emerge through Torres De Quart, Valencia’s other remaining gate.
Placa de la Mare de Deu
The tour guides you through Plaza de la Virgen, where you'll hear some of the square's history.
Basilica de la Virgen de los Desamparados
Visit the city’s most impressive and beautiful Catholic places of worship, including the Royal Basilica, Valencia Cathedral, and Church of San Nicolás de Bari and San Pedro Mártir
You'll pass through Plaça de Dècim Juni Brut and hear about its history while you walk.
Valencia Cathedral
I’ll show you the city’s most breathtaking attractions including Valencia Cathedral’s impressive 800-year-old Door of the Almoina.
See Valencia’s first public hospital, Sant Joan de l’Hospital, which relied mostly on miracles rather than medicine for healing
La finca mas estrecha de Europa
I’ll show you the city’s most breathtaking attractions including the Palace of the Marquis de Dos Aguas, and Europe’s narrowest house, La Casa mas Estrecha.
Mercat Central de Valencia
Grab a bite in the “Cathedral of the Senses,” Mercat Central
Parroquia de San Nicolas de Bari y San Pedro Martir
You'll have a chance to visit two important archaeological digs at Galería del Tossal: first the Muralla Árabe and then La Almoina Archaeological Museum.
Torres de Quart
The tour ends in front of Tores de Quart. You'll hear its history before the tour ends.
What's included
Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English
VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Not included
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
16 reviews
How it compares in Valencia
- Starting price $15 is 73% below the typical $56 for tours of similar length in Valencia
Excurgo comparison of 627 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. You will only explore the attractions from the outside.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Between Two Gates: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Valencia take?
Between Two Gates: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Valencia lasts about 1h 15min–1h 30min. The itinerary has 13 stops.
How much does Between Two Gates: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Valencia cost?
Prices start at $15 per person for this Valencia experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Between Two Gates: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Valencia run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Can I cancel Between Two Gates: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Valencia for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is The tour starts halfway on the bridge. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Between Two Gates: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Valencia offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Between Two Gates: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Valencia worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 16 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by VoiceMap Audio Tours.
Reviews(16)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
G
Great idea, works poorly
Audio did not follow the stops very well. Hard to find what the “guide” was talking about. Cell service was very bad in old town which didn’t help. We gave up and just walked around. I wouldn’t do it again.
Operator response
Hi there, I'm sorry that you were unhappy with your experience. When you were having technical difficulties, did you contact VoiceMap support via email or telephone? We are contactable by both telephone and email, so if you have technical difficulties, please reach out to us so we can identify what is going wrong. Again, I'm sorry about the poor experience you had.
C
Entertaining Valencia Walking Tour
The speaker was very good and added humor to his dialog which made it entertaining. GPS did take a while to catch up so got lost a few times.
B
Fantastic way to see the city.
Really excellent way to see the city. Self-paced and very informative. Gives you an excellent insight into the many layers of history in the city and the tech worked really well for us, very easy to follow.
N
Fabulous self guided walking tour.
Brilliant self guided tour for the solo traveller. Engaging and interesting. I highly recommend it !!
A
Easy, informative self guided tour of historical Valencia
Great to have interesting, informative voice in my ears guiding me as I walk through the old city. Appreciated the speaker being Australian, obviously easy for me to clearly understand. Got slightly lost once or twice but it always picked up I was off down the wrong street and helped me back to the correct spot. Will use again for other city visits if available.
J
Very good audio tour
Very well done Audio tour. Very easy to follow and informative. We liked that you could pause it for lunch or snacks and start it again.
C
A laid back tour of Valencia
We really enjoyed the tour. The narrator was witty & enjoyable to listen to. We liked learning more about the city at our own pace and having the ability to listen to it whenever we wanted. We wished that there was more flexibility with the exact starting point and also if we missed a particular sight, it would have been nice to still play the audio regarding the missing place. Twice, we were in extremely close radius and still had to miss the audio. Also, the directions for using the audio guide weren't good. I figured out the map later and also that I could turn it off. But at one point, I thought that my turning it off had booted us out from the tour. I would have liked to have read about that (helpful tips or something) prior to actually downloading the guide.
J
Audio self guided tour
This was a very informative audio guide. We were able to locate the places that interested us the most and visit those places.
L
It was amazing!!! I would recommend to anyone who visits Valencia!
The pace of the tour was perfect (even though we could pause and resume the audio manually) and the guide was extremely insightful. The views of the city take on a whole new meaning once you get to know its history!
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