Accessible Companion: Torres De Serranos & Central Market (Van)

OVERVIEW

This excursion is for guests that use a cane/walker, have limited mobility issues or for companions of those guest that have booked mobility equipment tour.

Those guests that are fully dependent on their mobility device please book: VLC_A4 ACCESSIBLE Mobility Equipment- Torres De Serranos & Central Market (Max 5 Guests).

Tour includes step-free routes, shorter distances and no stairs. Accessible restrooms with wide doors for wheelchairs are present along the tour route. Vehicles are adapted with an access ramp (or lift where available) to accommodate a limited number of wheelchairs and/or mobility scooters. Guides are not allowed to push wheelchairs; therefore, guests needing special assistance must be accompanied by an able-bodied.

Delve into the rich history of Valencia through its centuries-old architecture and linger over lunch on your own at the Central Market. The 14th-century Serrano Towers flank the arched opening that once served as the main entry to walled Valencia, and as you will discover, the surrounding area is filled with Baroque palaces, Romanesque façades and castle-like Gothic edifices. Then there is the Valencia Cathedral, whose extraordinary Gothic interior features two priceless paintings by Goya. The Silk Exchange is another Gothic marvel. UNESCO has declared it a World Heritage site for being a beautiful illustration of the power and wealth during Valencia’s golden age of commerce in the 15th century. The grandiose trading hall is particularly spectacular. The Central Market is even older. It presents an authentic snapshot of daily life, as it is always bustling with locals. The aromas wafting through the air and the sheer bounty of food will surely pique your appetite.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Visit key historical landmarks in Valencia, which the Romans founded more than 2,000 years ago.
• Behold two paintings by revered Spanish artist Goya in the Valencia Cathedral.
• Browse the Silk Exchange, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Spend free time in the vibrant Central Market and dine on your own, if you wish.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.