Wish You Were Here In Valencia

OVERVIEW

Wish you were here in an earlier Valencia, when carriages crossed the main square and medieval towers guarded the edge of the city. This experience lets you move between those centuries while seeing how the Valencia of today grew around them. Explore the lesser-known side of Valencia and engage with the local culture for an immersive experience of great authenticity with our fascinating walking tour. Brief stops at icons such as the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences and the medieval cathedral will make the contrast of the hidden attractions all the more dramatic. As you walk through downtown, the guide will provide an insider’s view of these somewhat undiscovered destinations. Upon reaching Plaza Redonda, you will notice its circular shape, a rarity in Spain when it was built in the 19th century. The gloriously ornate city hall is also of architectural interest as it is comprised of two buildings constructed centuries apart. A short stroll leads you to the Cathedral of Valencia, where centuries of history come together in stone, and it feels as if you’re standing between ages at once. Your route then reaches the Torres de Serranos, a medieval gate that once formed part of the city walls and still looks out over Valencia like a guardian from another time. Finally, a scenic drive back toward the port lets you see how all these layers fit together in the modern city, gentle time travel for the soul from the Valencia you wish you could have walked centuries ago to the one you return to today.

HIGHLIGHTS

• See the Valencia you wish you could have visited in another century, moving from the medieval cathedral and Serranos Towers to the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences.
• Walk a continuous route through downtown, linking Plaza Redonda and the Cathedral while hearing how each place reflects its own era.
• Notice how architecture and everyday life change from square to square, with your guide offering insider context that connects past centuries to the present city.
• Enjoy a scenic drive from Torres de Serranos back toward the port, with views that bring together all the layers of Valencia’s evolving urban landscape.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.