Valencia Medieval Tour
Valencia Medieval Tour
Explore Valencia's Medieval history with a licensed guide in this walking tour. Valencia is full of history. Founded by Romans 2000 years ago, settled by Arabs and reconquered by Christians, Valencia became a powerful cultural capital in Europe thanks to the Literature and the economic power provided by the silk industry.
Silk arrived from China and Venice, Valencia bacame the main port for this fabric in Aragon Kingdom first and Spain later and developed an important Silk industry here. Passing the years Valencia left its economic power to other cities as Barcelona or Madrid but the culture, history and tradiditions kept. The amazing Torres de Serrano, where the most important Prado paintings as Velazquez, Goya, Rembrandt, Greco were safe during the Spanish Civil War or the hidden Muslim Walls which are now part of the urban landscape.
Book This ExperienceA glimpse of the journey
Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
La Lonja de la Seda
We will pass by Lonja de la Seda, the former Silk Market Exchange, a gothic bulding and World Heritage by UNESCO
Torres de Serranos
One of the 10 former gates to the Medieval city that still stand
Valencia Cathedral
We will discover why we have a Romanesque gate at the Cathedral when this architectural style was out of date when arrived to Valencia
15 minutesIncluded
- Licensed Local Guide
Not Included
- Gratuities
Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.