Magical Valencia: Secrets, History & Tapas Adventure Small group

Highlights

Inclusions

Itinerary

1. An underground museum where glass panels let you literally walk above Roman, Visigothic, Islamic, and Christian remains.

   10 min

2. Once the ancient forum of the city, surrounded by the Cathedral, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Forsaken, and the Palau de la Generalitat.

   10 min

3. External only. Home to the Holy Grail, believed by many to be the authentic chalice.

   10 min

4. External view. A beautiful Valencian Gothic style tower

   15 min

5. Time for a sweet break! We are tasting authentic horchata, a refreshing local drink made from tiger nuts (chufas), paired with traditional local candies." (Optional/subject to shop hours)

   10 min

6. One of Valencia’s liveliest hubs, dedicated to Queen Maria de las Mercedes. It’s the perfect open-air spot to admire the cathedral's Baroque facade and feel the city's vibrant pulse.

   10 min

7. External visit. This square features one of Europe's most beautiful Baroque bell towers. Its intricate stone details look like lace, and it serves as the historic entrance to the old market quarter

   10 min

8. We are stopping here to relax and experience Spain’s famous culinary culture with delicious Basque inspired tapas and drinks! With an ancient surprise included.

   20 min

9. Here we’ll pause to enjoy two authentic tapas. Once a meat and fish market, today a lively hub of artisan shops.

   20 min

10. The Central Market (1928) is one of Europe’s largest fresh produce markets

    15 min

11. External visit. A masterpiece of Valencian Art Nouveau (Modernismo). It is one of Europe’s largest fresh food markets, famous for its giant iron and glass dome decorated with ceramic parrots

    10 min

12. External visit. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and a masterpiece of late Gothic architecture. Built in the $15\text{th}$ century, it represents Valencia’s Golden Age as a powerful silk trading hub

    Passes by

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

How it compares in Valencia

• Its from-price is 65% below the median of the 55 food tours we list in Valencia.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 18 of 55.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Valencia

Valencia is a Spanish Mediterranean city of beaches, orange groves, paella, a futuristic arts-and-sciences complex and a medieval silk exchange.

Valencia is Spain's third-largest city, set on a flat coastal plain. In the old town, La Lonja de la Seda, the Gothic silk exchange, is a UNESCO site, and the nearby Central Market is a great hall of iron and glass piled with produce. The cathedral holds a chalice venerated as the Holy Grail, and the Miguelete bell tower can be climbed for views over terracotta roofs.

Top-ranked sights in Valencia: Valencia Central Market (Mercado Central de Valencia), Silk Exchange (La Lonja de la Seda), Serranos Towers (Torres de Serranos).

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