Medieval Valencia Small-Group Walking Tour with Local Guide
Description
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.
Tour Options
Itinerary
We will pass by Lonja de la Seda, the former Silk Market Exchange, a gothic bulding and World Heritage by UNESCO
One of the 10 former gates to the Medieval city that still stand
We will discover why we have a Romanesque gate at the Cathedral when this architectural style was out of date when arrived to Valencia
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important 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
Reviews(16)
David was an extremely knowledgeable, friendly and flexible guide ! Would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone looking to learn more about Valencia and to gain insights to enrich their visiting experience.
Knowledgeable guide, small group took us to places we wouldn’t have found. Told us lots of history of Valencia. Gave recommendations for eating places.
Thank you Amanda :)
A magnificent discovery of the center of Valencia. David is competent and engaging, combining history and anecdotes making the tour enjoyable.
Grazie!! Muchas gracias :)
Had the best tour with David! He truly knows what he is talking about, shared a LOT of super interesting stories and facts about parts of history that I was specifically asking about (feminism!) and is such a kind and hospitable person. Absolutely loved it and would 1000% recommend going with him. Small group, very knowledgeable guide, absolute value for money!
Thank you Anne for your amazing review!! Hope you enjoy my city
David is absolutely amazing! Provided our group with insight into the history of Valencia in easily digestible bits of information. Recommend taking this tour the first day of your visit because he will suggest places of interest that expand on what you learn in his tour! We could’ve easily gone for more than 2 hours with him! Gracias David!
The tour with David gave us a completely new perspective of the city and made it so that during the rest of our stay in valencia we had a new found appreciation for Valencia's history. The tour was filled with all kinds of cool little facts that we wouldn't have picked up anywhere else. It was a very interesting experience and David was very friendly and accomodated us in any way possible. His English is excellent and I couldn't think of a way the tour could be any better. If you're pondering to take this tour, just do it, as early in your stay in Valencia as possible, it will enrich the rest of your stay in the city.
Very interesting tour with a very friendly tour guide who had a lot to say. I was able to learn a lot of new things.
An excellent guide with loads of historical information. Friendly and personable. The fascinating look into the history of this fair city.
Great tour! Guide knew so much - learned a ton! These are my favorite types of tours. Saw things off the beaten path.
David tells a lot about the history of Valencia. Does this enthusiastically and shows a lot of knowledge. Very entertaining and interesting. Gives context to the stay in Valencia. Do it!!
