Valencia - Private Historic walking tour

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ID: GYG521000-909233
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Country: Spain

Duration: 02:00 hours


Description

Explore the history and culture of the Roman city of Valencia. Visit famous landmarks such as the Valencia Cathedral, the Central market and see an Ancient gate.
Start your tour at the Torres de Serranos, the ancient gate which is one of those twelve gates which formed the Christian wall of Valencia. Here, you will notice that architecture which has been inspired by the Gothic gates of that era.

Next, you will visit the Valencia Cathedral, The famous Saint Mary’s Cathedral. Here, you will see several 15-th century paintings by Roman artists. There is a mix of architecture you will find here ranging from the early Romanesque, Valencian Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Neoclassical.

Walk by the Palace of the Marqués de Dos Aguas, a nobility palace with rich Gothic exterior facades and interiors from the 15th century. It is regarded as a paragon of nobility and opulence.

As we continue, you will visit the Central Market of Valencia, a central public market consisting of one of the main works of Valencian Art Nouveau. Here, you will be at one of the largest markets in Europe with architectural influences of Valencian Gothic style and Gothic- baroque.

Next, you will visit a Valencian Gothic style civic building known as the La Lonja de la Seda de Valencia. Built in the 15th century, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This site dramatically illustrates the power and wealth of one of the great Mediterranean mercantile cities.

Finally, you will visit a Gothic church dating back to the 13th century known as Sant Nicolau de Bari i Sant Pere Màrtir. This church has a famous rose window alluding to a miracle of Saint Nicholas. It also consists of an outdoor Chapel known as the Fossar which is a neo-gothic 19th-century recreation.

Highlights

  • Visit the Valencia Cathedral with 15th century paintings by Roman artists
  • You will see the Central market of Valencia - one of the largest in Europe
  • Be impressed by a UNESCO world heritage site - La Lonja de la Seda de Valencia

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

At Torres de Serranos, in front of the gate, your tour guide shall be waiting with a Signboard.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.