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What’s included
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A two-hour tour of the historic center, including: Estación del Norte, Plaza del Ayuntamiento, Plaza del Mercado, the Silk Exchange, Plaza Lope de Vega, Plaza de la Reina, Plaza de la Virgen, Plaza de l'Almoina.
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Visit to the Silk Exchange: This impressive Gothic building, a World Heritage Site, was the center of the silk trade in Valencia's Golden Age (15th century). Admire the elegant columns of its Contract Room and don't forget to glance up at the gargoyles, which have a few surprises in store.
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Visit to City Hall: Tour its halls and don't miss the chance to go out onto the famous balcony, where the senior fallas member gives the order to start the mascletá or the cremá of the falla at City Hall.
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Session of the Water Tribunal: If you visit on a Thursday, you will be able to witness a unique tradition that has taken place in Valencia since Arab times and that is an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
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Visit with an official tour guide.
Departure time and place
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Tours are offered every day of the week at 11am. (10am from June to August)
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The starting point is the Tourism Hub of the Estación del Norte in Valencia (Calle Játiva, 24). It is in the right tower, facing the Station.
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The tour is offered in English language.
Essential Valencia
This two-hour guided tour will show you the essentials of Valencia. Stroll through the most iconic squares, streets and monuments of the historic center, and discover the secrets of the three World Heritage sites that the city boasts: the Silk Exchange, Las Fallas and the Water Tribunal. This visit will only whet your appetite, so you'll no doubt want to come back for more!
Interest info
How it works:
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When you book, you have to specify the day you want to visit.
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The visit to City Hall is only offered on weekdays, except when there are official events. The session of the Water Tribunal will be included only on Thursdays (except holidays).
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We will email you the tickets so you can print them out, or download the eTickets on your phone.
Discounts and special rates
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Children up to 3 years free.
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Reduced rate for children from 4 to 12 years old.
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For guided tours of groups of more than 20 people, contact vlcshop@visitvalencia.com
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15% discount with the Valencia Tourist Card. The discount is individual and non-transferable (one per card).
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Returns
Tickets can't be cancelled or refunded, but you can request a change of date by writing to customer service at vlcshop@visitvalencia.com. You must provide at least 48 hours' notice.
You can check all the information on our refund policy by clicking on the following link: Refund information
VLC Tourist Card discount
Discount with the Valencia Tourist Card: 15%
The 15% discount is individual and non-transferable, like the Valencia Tourist Card.
If you are booking the activity for more than one person and want the discount, you will need as many VTCs as people doing the activity.
When buying, you will see the final price with the discount detailed in the shopping cart.
Sandie
29-04-2024
Nice pace and just the right amount of time for us (2 hours)