Guided Tour of the Legends and Secrets of Valencia's Old Town

Activity description :

1. 2 hours
2. Up to 15 people
3. English, Spanish, German

Discover Valencia’s Old Town through fascinating stories, long-forgotten legends, and remarkable figures on a small-group guided walking tour led by an expert local guide.

Founded by the Romans in 138 B.C., Valencia has seen kings, merchants, saints, and artists come and go over more than 2,000 years, each leaving their mark on its narrow streets. Every square, every palace, and every gate in the Old Town holds a story that few visitors know.

Your Tour: The Little-Known Stories of Valencia’s Old Town

Guided tour in English - 2 hours - Outdoor tour

Accompanied by an official guide, you’ll explore the historic heart of Valencia through the legends, anecdotes, and figures that have shaped the city. Here, there are no lists of dates: your guide will share the stories hidden behind the facades, the forgotten symbols, and the local traditions, in a relaxed atmosphere where questions are welcome.

Places visited:

• Alfonso el Magnánimo Square and its large equestrian statue, the starting point of the tour.
• La Nau, a historic building of the University of Valencia, whose cloister houses a statue of the humanist Juan Luis Vives.
• The Palace of the Marquis of Dos Aguas, to understand the role of water in the city’s power.
• The Church of San Juan del Hospital, one of the oldest in Valencia, and the secrets of the medieval orders of knighthood.
• The Plaza de la Almoina, where the city’s true origins lie.
• Calle Caballeros, the most noble street in medieval Valencia, lined with palaces.
• The Portal de la Valldigna, a former gate in the city walls, where the tour ends.

Highlights of the tour:

• Small groups of up to 15 people, so you can easily interact with your guide.
• A narrative-based approach that brings the city’s history to life.
• A route accessible to people with disabilities and strollers.

Whether you’re discovering Valencia for the first time or are already familiar with it, this tour will help you see it in a new light. A great gift idea for history and heritage enthusiasts.

Included

• A guided tour led by an official guide.