Free tour

Authentic Valencia Free Tour

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Excellent (205 ratings)

Valencia

Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes

Languages: English

Guru: John

Registered on 13 July 2023

Hello there! My name is John and I've lived in various places around the world, including New York City, Miami, Austin, Toronto, New Zealand, London, Portugal and now I'm here, in beautiful Valencia. I've been here for over five years now and it's because the city is obviously gorgeous but the people are wonderful, as well! But it wasn't always like this. This place has seen some incredible, and sometimes bloody, history since its founding as a settlement over 3,000 years ago. It's changed hands more than a few times! I love history and have studied the history of Valencia since I arrived. Let me show you some of my favourite parts and some of its secrets, as well as, where to go to find the best food, beaches and markets! Cheers! Salud!

Free booking and cancellation

Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Welcome to Valencia, a vibrant city on the eastern coast of Spain!

If you're looking for a unique and off-the-beaten-path experience while exploring this incredible city, I invite you to consider my alternative free tour in Valencia. Let me show you why my tour offers a refreshing and unconventional perspective.

As we make our way through the streets, I will guide you through Valencia's lesser-known districts, where street art, independent boutiques, and trendy cafes flourish. You'll also have the opportunity to explore vibrant neighborhoods like El Carmen, where creativity and artistic expression are embraced.

Sometimes the story of Valencia gets a bit dark but it has come a long way to now being one of the most progressive, friendly and vibrant areas in Europe and we'll have lots of fun and jokes along the way... Cheers! Salud!

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Pça. de Tetuan, 23, 46003 València, Valencia, Spain

The meeting point is the Fundación Bancaja (https://www.fundacionbancaja.es/centro/centro-fundacion-bancaja/). It is a large art exhibition building, located at Plaza de Tetuán, 23, Valencia (Valencia). We will meet at the entrance on the northeast corner of the building (see pin on the map).

Outside visit

Fundació Bancaixa

This is our meeting point. It is also commonly spelled, "Fundación Bancaja". Located at Plaza de Tetuán, 23, Valencia, 46003. We'll meet at the entrance located on the northeast corner. It's a lovely art exhibition space (and building) but we won't be going inside...we have a lot of other things to see!

Outside visit

Puerta del Mar

A controversial monument in the middle of the city which was commissioned by Franco after the civil war. Here is where I will talk a little bit about the darker history of the city. Don't worry, after this, we will go to the beautifully designed Mercat de Colon, my favourite building in the city!

Free entry

Mercat de Colon

An absolutely gorgeous building, designed in 1914 by Francisco Mora, a local architect. Although it no longer sells fresh produce, it now contains restaurants, bars and coffee shops (there is a farmers' market, outside, on Tuesdays, with lovely, fresh local produce). We'll talk about the architect and his style and use the restrooms, should anyone need to.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).