A guided tour led by an official guide, away from mass tourism, where art, faith and history intertwine into a single experience.
A tour designed for those who want to go beyond the essential and discover the most spiritual, silent and authentic Valencia. A guided cultural tour far from the crowded routes and closer than ever to the historic heritage of Valencia..
This tour is an invitation to look at the city from another perspective: that of its less visited temples, its hidden symbols and its spiritual history. Accompanied by an official guide, you will tour three key spaces that reveal centuries of art, faith and memory, in a quiet and deeply evocative atmosphere.
The experience begins at the Church of the Santos Juanes, one of the great treasures of Valencian baroque. Its dynamic façade, full of sculptures and hidden symbols, narrates a history marked by fires, restorations, guilds and miraculous episodes that forged the identity of the city.
This first stop provides an understanding of the Valencia that re-emerges time and time again amidst fire, faith and reconstruction, laying the historical foundations of the route.
From there we go into the Plaza del Patriarca to visit the Real Colegio Seminario del Corpus Christi, popularly known as El Patriarca. Inside, you'll walk around the church and contemplate its illuminated frescoes, as well as discover the curious legend of the famous “dragon”.
The visit continues through the chapel and museum, which houses an exceptional religious collection and masterpieces by artists such as El Greco, Caravaggio and Ribalta. All this is enveloped in a monastic atmosphere that evokes the spirit of the Counter-Reformation and makes this visit a profoundly introspective experience.
The tour culminates at the Church of San Juan del Hospital, Valencia's oldest temple and one of its best-kept jewels. Here you will discover Gothic chapels, remains of the medieval wall, vestiges of the ancient Roman Valentia and the only urban cemetery from the 13th century that remains in the city.
A space charged with silence and meaning, where the past, spirituality and archaeology are uniquely intertwined.
This tour is ideal for curious travellers, art and history lovers, and for those who already know the Cathedral, the Lonja or San Nicolás and wish to complete their vision of the city. A tour designed to enjoy Valencia without haste, connecting with its more intimate and lesser-known side.
If you are looking for a different cultural experience, this tour is the gateway to the Valencia that keeps its true jewels in silence.
The meeting point will be at the main door of the church of Santos Juanes de Valencia..
You will be able to find the guide at the meeting point with the official guide accreditation. You can ask for Valencia&Go and, in case you can't find him, you can contact us directly by whatsapp to give you precise indications.
You have booked a guided tour with an official local guide that includes access to Santos Juanes, El Patriarca and San Juan del Hospital according to availability and liturgical timetable.
You can cancel free of charge within the period indicated on the product sheet. After the deadline or in case of no-show, no refund will be made.
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45,00€ VAT inc.
