Guided Tour of Valencia and the Silk Exchange
Guided Tour of Valencia and the Silk Exchange
At the indicated time, we'll start our guided walk through the old town of Valencia in the Plaza de los Fueros, in front of the Torres Serranos Monument. Did you know that this bastion of medieval origin housed several works of art from the Prado Museum during the Spanish Civil War? You'll hear all about this, and other fascinating facts about the towers, before we head to the elegant Plaza de San Lorenzo square, where we will observe the splendid exterior decoration of the Valencian Courts.
Our next stop is at the Plaza de Manises square, opposite the headquarters of the local government. You will hear some interesting stories about this institution as we walk to the nearby Plaza de la Virgen square. Here, we will admire the architecture of the Basilica of the Virgen de los Desamparados church and the rear side of Valencia cathedral. You will also admire the famous Miguelete bell tower.
Later, we will walk to the impressive Lonja de la Seda (Silk Exchange). Inside this medieval, Gothic building, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, we will learn all about the history of Valencia in the 15th and 16th centuries. This period was a great commercial heyday for the city and was particularly reflected in this market.
Our tour finishes in the surroundings of the Plaza del Ayuntamiento square. In this area of the city, we will see monuments such as the Bull Ring or the Estación del Norte train station, a beautiful modernist-style building.
Price
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Duration
2 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.
Included
English speaking guide specialized in the history of Valencia.
Llotja de la Seda ticket.
When to book?
You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- Printed material is avoided.
- No single-use plastics are used.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- The activity promotes local production.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Provider
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Descubre Valencia
Corporate name: Maria Amparo Morató Serra
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Cancellations
The Serranos Towers
