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Valencia al completo especial cruceros: Tour de arte y arquitectura con entradas - EN
Want to get an inside look at Valencia's most famous landmarks? Join this special tour for cruisers to get to know the essentials of Valencia.
Highlights
- Visit the 3 most emblematic monuments of Valencia: the Silk Exchange, the Cathedral and the Church of San Nicolás.
- Take a guided walking tour of the centre of Valencia with entrance tickets included.
- Travel through the history of Valencia with a local official guide
Description
Lonja de la Seda, San Nicolás church, Cathedral
What to see in Valencia in one day?
If you are looking for a unique cultural experience, you can't miss our art and architecture tour where you will discover the must-see monuments in Valencia. In approximately 3 hours, we will take you to discover the three architectural jewels of Valencian Gothic architecture that have marked the history of the city: the Silk Exchange, the Church of San Nicolas and the Cathedral.
This art and architecture tour of Valencia is much more than a guided tour. You will experience a interactive experience that will allow you to get to know in depth history, art and traditions of the city. Your accredited local guide will accompany you every step of the way, sharing with you his knowledge and passion for Valencian heritage.
Tour itinerary:
A tour through the heart of Valencia
We started our journey in the Serranos Towers to explore the most emblematic sites of Valencia, a jewel on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea that holds centuries of history. We will take our first steps into the heart of the city, discovering the ancient walls that embraced Valencia over the years. We will go into the old town to unravel the architectural secrets that give life to this magical corner.
First stop: the Valencian Sistine Chapel
We begin our stroll through Valencian Gothic architecture with the Church of St. Nicholas. Known as the «Valencian Sistine Chapel».», The building is remarkable for the mixture of its gothic structure and the baroque decoration of 2000 m2 of frescoes painted by Dionís Vidal. A visual experience you won't forget!
Second stop: the Lonja de la Seda (Silk Exchange)
We will continue our journey to the Silk Exchange, a listed Gothic building World Heritage by Unesco. A Gothic masterpiece that will captivate you with its majestic architecture with elements typical of Valencian Gothic such as the helicoidal columns and the ribbed vaults.
Third stop: St. Mary's Cathedral
We will reach the Valencia Cathedral-Metropolitan Cathedral, where legend has it that one of the most sacred relics of Christianity is kept: the Holy Chalice. Let's find out together!
Culminating in the Plaza de la Virgen
Our tour will end at the Plaza de la Virgen, The city's nerve centre. There we will admire the Basilica of the Virgin Mary of the Desamparados, and we will get to know the functioning of the Water Tribunal, Europe's oldest continuously operating civil court.
This is the regular itinerary, however, it may be modified due to changes in the monuments' schedules or other situations of force majeure. In this case, we will let you know in advance.
Choose modality:
01.- Guided tour only
You can book guided tour only and go to the meeting point to join the group, has a duration of 3:30 a.m. and starts at 10:00h.
Tickets included.
We will spend a morning exploring the second largest old town in the Valencian Community and prepare to “storm” the castle.
02.- Guided tour with transport
Relocation from Valencia to Xàtiva + one complete guided tour with an official local guide.
Departure from Valencia at 08:30h in the morning.
Important information
If you arrive by cruise ship, this is the perfect excursion to get to know the must-see sights of Valencia.
We will pick you up at the port, an official guide will accompany you all day long and you will have a choice of two times to return to the boat. Complete and for the whole family!
- Home: 9:00 h
- 45′ Panoramic view around the city
- 2 hours shuttle to return to the ship
- Take your pick:
- Lunch on board and return to the ship at 13:30 h.
- Lunch in the centre (on your own) and return at 15:00 h. - All-inclusive single price: 95 €.
Meeting point
We will pick you up at the port around 9am (at the TRASMED Terminal, where you will have to take the shuttle to the terminal building where our guide will be waiting for you).
Frequently Asked Questions
We will send a message with all the pick-up details a few days before the event, but the guide will be waiting at a specific location and will wear his or her authorized guide credentials.
You can cancel free of charge 24 hours before departure. After the deadline or in case of no-show, no refund will be made.
Yes, as long as it is a cabin bag or small backpack/foldable car. Please let us know to ensure space on the bus.
You have booked a guided tour with a local official guide and transport from the cruise terminal, including entrance fees to the monuments specified in the product description.
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