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Valencia, Spain

Things to Do in Valencia

Top sights, the tours and tickets travellers book most, hidden gems and day trips.

Most booked:Valencia Old Town Tour with Wine & Tapas in 11th Century Historic Monument

Most booked tours and tickets in Valencia

Valencia Old Town Tour with Wine & Tapas in 11th Century Historic Monument

Valencia Old Town Tour with Wine & Tapas in 11th Century Historic Monument

5.03,772 reviews4h
Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia

Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia

5.02,222 reviews3h 30m
Real Paella Cooking Class – Market Visit & Sangría Workshop

Real Paella Cooking Class – Market Visit & Sangría Workshop

5.01,662 reviews3h 30m
Fun, City to Beach bike tour. Small groups + BikeGuyVLC Tips App!

Fun, City to Beach bike tour. Small groups + BikeGuyVLC Tips App!

5.01,286 reviews3h 45m
San Jose Caves Guided Tour from Valencia with Local Guide

San Jose Caves Guided Tour from Valencia with Local Guide

4.6946 reviews4h
Paella cooking class: Sangria workshop, Tapas & Wine – evening

Paella cooking class: Sangria workshop, Tapas & Wine – evening

5.0435 reviews3h
Valencia: Cathedral, St. Nicholas & Silk Exchange Tour + Tickets

Valencia: Cathedral, St. Nicholas & Silk Exchange Tour + Tickets

4.8388 reviews3h

Tickets and tours by attraction

The best options for each of Valencia's top sights, compared.

Top sights in Valencia

  1. 1City of Arts and Sciences
  2. 2La Lonja de la Seda
  3. 3Valencia Cathedral
  4. 4Central Market
  5. 5Turia Gardens
  6. 6Malvarrosa Beach
  • A Culinary Pilgrimage to the Source: Valencia is the undisputed home of paella. Go beyond the tourist version and savor authentic Valencian paella cooked over orange wood fires at places like La Pepica on Malvarrosa Beach. Dive into the Central Market for fresh ingredients, sample horchata and fartons at an ancient horchatería, and explore a food culture deeply tied to its huerta (fertile farmland).
  • Architectural Time Travel: Witness a stunning dialogue between centuries. Marvel at the futuristic, biomorphic forms of Santiago Calatrava's City of Arts and Sciences, then walk through the Turia Gardens to the historic center, where Gothic, Romanesque, and Baroque styles converge at the Valencia Cathedral, the Silk Exchange (La Lonja), and the Serranos Towers.
  • Sun, Sand, and City Life: Enjoy a unique urban beach experience. The city's coastline, including Malvarrosa and Las Arenas beaches, is seamlessly connected by a promenade lined with restaurants and bars. You can swim in the Mediterranean, enjoy a leisurely lunch of fresh seafood, and be back exploring the old town's narrow streets all within the same day.

Tickets and passes in Valencia

Pub Crawl Valencia: Bars, Free Shots & Club Entry

Pub Crawl Valencia: Bars, Free Shots & Club Entry

5.033 reviews4h

Food and drink experiences in Valencia

Seafood Paella cooking class Sangria workshop & Local Market

Seafood Paella cooking class Sangria workshop & Local Market

4.9389 reviews3h 30m
Wine Tasting Experience with a Professional Sommelier in Valencia City Center

Wine Tasting Experience with a Professional Sommelier in Valencia City Center

4.9352 reviews2h
Valencian paella workshop and visit to the Algiros market

Valencian paella workshop and visit to the Algiros market

4.9349 reviews2h 30m
Pub Crawl Valencia | The Biggest | Club Entry Included

Pub Crawl Valencia | The Biggest | Club Entry Included

4.7268 reviews4h 5m

Day trips and outdoor activities from Valencia

Albufera Natural Park Tour from Valencia: Boat Ride & Local Guide

Albufera Natural Park Tour from Valencia: Boat Ride & Local Guide

4.7352 reviews4h
Valencia: Top 25 Highlights Guided Bike Tour

Valencia: Top 25 Highlights Guided Bike Tour

4.9318 reviews2h 30m
Valencia City Highlights in Guided Bike or E-Bike Tour

Valencia City Highlights in Guided Bike or E-Bike Tour

4.5213 reviews2h 30m

Hidden gems in Valencia

Places most visitors miss, many of them free.

Museo de la Seda (Silk Museum)

Housed in the historic Colegio del Arte Mayor de la Seda, this museum delves into Valencia's rich silk trade history, which funded much of the city's golden age architecture.

El Cabanyal Neighborhood

A traditional fishermen's quarter east of the port, known for its unique architecture: colorful, tile-fronted houses with intricate facades.

Jardí del Túria - Gulliver Park

A giant, climbable sculpture of Gulliver from Gulliver's Travels, laid out in the Turia Gardens, designed as a massive playground for children.

Micalet (Miguelete Tower) Sunset

The bell tower of the Valencia Cathedral, offering 360-degree panoramic views over the old city's terracotta rooftops.

L'Horta Nord & the Alquerías

The network of historic irrigation canals and traditional farmhouses (alquerías) in the huerta just north of the city, accessible by bike.

Day trips from Valencia

Albufera Natural Park

20 min by car or bus (Line 25 from city center)

A serene freshwater lagoon and vital wetland south of Valencia, famous as the birthplace of paella rice. Take a traditional boat (albuferenc) ride at sunset for breathtaking views and visit the traditional fishing village of El Palmar for an authentic paella lunch.

Xàtiva

1 hour by train from Valencia Nord Station

A historic town dominated by a massive, imposing castle that sprawls across a hilltop. It offers stunning panoramic views, a fascinating history (it was the birthplace of the Borgia popes), and a charming old town with Gothic architecture.

Sagunto

30 min by train from Valencia Nord Station

A town where history is literally layered, featuring a spectacular Roman theater carved into a hillside below an immense Iberian and medieval castle. It's a less crowded but deeply impressive historical site.

Plan your Valencia trip

Things to do in Valencia: FAQ

What are the best things to do in Valencia?+

Top sights include City of Arts and Sciences, La Lonja de la Seda, Valencia Cathedral and Central Market. Away from the crowds, try Museo de la Seda (Silk Museum) and El Cabanyal Neighborhood.

What are the most popular tours in Valencia?+

The most booked experiences on Viator are Valencia Old Town Tour with Wine & Tapas in 11th Century Historic Monument (5.0 stars, 3,772 reviews); Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia (5.0 stars, 2,222 reviews); Real Paella Cooking Class – Market Visit & Sangría Workshop (5.0 stars, 1,662 reviews).

How much do tours in Valencia cost?+

The tours and tickets on this page start between €14 and €75 per person, depending on length and what is included.

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