What to see in 1 day: Lonja, Cathedral and St. Nicholas on the Art Tour
Do you want to get an inside look the most famous places in 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
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 toura where you will discover the must-see monuments to see 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 which will give you an in-depth knowledge of the 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.
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 place.
01. First stop: the Valencian Sistine Chapel
We begin our walk through Valencian Gothic architecture with the St. Nicholas Church. Known as the «Valencian Sistine Chapel».», The Gothic structure and the Baroque decoration of the 2000 m2 of frescoes painted by Dionís Vidal. A visual experience you won't forget!
02. Second stop: the Lonja de la Seda (Silk Exchange)
We will continue our journey to the Silk Exchange, a listed Gothic building Unesco World Heritage Site. A Gothic masterpiece that will captivate you with its majestic architecture with typical Valencian Gothic elements such as the helicoidal columns and the ribbed vaults.
03. Third stop: the Cathedral of Santa Maria
We will reach the Valencia Cathedral-Metropolitan Cathedral, The legend says that one of the most sacred relics of Christianity is kept there: the Holy Chalice. Is it true? Let's find out together!
04. 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 Virgen María de los Desamparados, patron saint of Valencia, and we will learn about 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.
Important information
Timetable:
- Mornings: Tuesday to Saturday at 10:00 a.m.
- Afternoons: 15.30h (October to June (included)) - 16.30h (July to September)
IncludesEntrance to the Church of San Nicolás, the Lonja de la Seda and the Cathedral of Valencia.
- Price adults: 45€.
- Price for children from 8 to 12 years old: 17,5€.
- Children under 7 years old free of charge, please add all attendees to the shopping cart.
Choose your language when booking: English, Spanish, Italian, Polish, German, French or Italian.
Minimum of 6 people to create a group
Meeting point
Meeting point: Serranos Towers
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.
You have booked a guided tour with an official local guide including entrance fees to the monuments specified in the product description.
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