Top Valencia Culture in 2026

Step into the shoes of a Spanish chef and learn to make Valencia’s signature dish during a hands-on paella cooking lesson. Travel outside the city to a traditional farmhouse, where a gourmet instructor shows you the secrets behind this famous rice-and-seafood dish. Sit down to enjoy the home-cooked cuisine while surrounded by a landscape of orange trees and rice paddies for an authentic Valencian experience.

Welcome to one of the most authentic ways to experience Valencia. The person guiding you lives and breathes this city, and can't wait to share its hidden corners, its stories, and its way of understanding the huerta, the sea, and the Mediterranean. Together we'll walk through the Carmen District, the Cathedral, the Silk Exchange (Lonja de la Seda), and the Plaza de la Virgen, their legends, their role in the city's history, and how Valencia became what it is today. A perfect introduction to Valencian culture, told with warmth and a real passion for detail. This booking guarantees your spot on the Valencia Essential Free Tour. A Free Tour is a walking tour led by someone passionate about the city and its history, doing everything possible to give you an unforgettable experience. It's called "free" because there's no fixed price set in advance: at the end, each participant decides the amount they feel is fair, based on their satisfaction and their own budget.

Explore Valencia by electric scooter, and put a fun spin on your private sightseeing experience. Offering a way for you to skip the traffic and zip effortlessly around the old town streets, the e-scooter helps you to cover more sights in less time. Secure your spot online, then follow your own personal guide on a route around the city.

See the best of Valencia’s modern architecture quickly and efficiently while enjoying a fun and zippy mode of transportation on a private Segway tour, led by an art historian guide. Glide past some of Valencia’s most important contemporary buildings as you admire visually striking structures such as L'Hemisfèric, L’Umbracle, Science Museum Príncipe Felipe, and much more.

Cover the top sights in Valencia without the hassle of following a guidebook and map with this exclusive private tour. Connect with your guide at your hotel or other meeting point and set off on foot to take in highlights such as Plaza Redonda, La Lonja de la Seda, the Cathedral, and the central market. Learn about the city’s history and culture, and you stroll through its old town.

Las Fallas is a spectacular annual festival in Valencia that’s known for its giant puppet displays, contests, parades, and pyrotechnics. However, being an outsider can make it tricky to understand the satirical meaning behind the puppets. With this guided tour, get an insider’s interpretation on the hidden puns and secret meanings that you’d likely miss if exploring alone, and find out about the festival’s must-see sights.

Discover Valencia's best on a group Segway tour blending history and futuristic architecture: Start in the Old Town, with its cobblestone streets and the iconic Cathedral of Valencia. Glide through Turia Park, enjoying its lush gardens and views of the City of Arts and Sciences. Reach the City of Arts and Sciences, a Santiago Calatrava-designed complex with the Hemisfèric, Science Museum, and Europe's largest aquarium. Our expert guides share insights into Valencia's history and culture while we handle logistics for a seamless experience. Book your group Segway tour for a captivating Valencia adventure. Valencia beckons – let's make it extraordinary!

Team up with a local tapas expert in Valencia, and discover the city's authentic dishes while you're in town. Skipping the touristy eats, you'll head to the places where the locals hang out to sample traditional Valencia tapas. Besides the food, you'll see a selection of the city sights on a tour that's capped at just six people per group.

Discover three gems of the Costa Blanca, without the hassle of figuring a complex itinerary on your own, with this group guided day tour from Valencia. Admire the panoramic views from the historic town of Guadalest, stroll along cobbled streets fringed by whitewashed buildings in Altes, and explore the waterfalls and natural pools at Algar Waterfalls.

Avoid tourist traps and learn to master one of Spain's most storied dishes—the ever-popular seafood paella—during this cooking class in Valencia. With all equipment provided, it's easy to follow your guide's step-by-step instructions. Shop for ingredients at the hip Ruzafa Market, then enjoy a sangria-making workshop while your paella simmers. Finish by feasting on your creations with newfound friends.

Discover the highlights of Valencia by bicycle and cover more ground than is possible on foot while accessing places buses cannot reach. Pedal through the city center toward the Túria garden before heading for the famed City of Arts and Sciences. Along the way you'll see spectacular architecture, from the Gothic Valencia Cathedral to the contemporary L'Hemisfèric.

Skip the overpriced ship excursions. After the port shuttle drops you at the terminal gate, your Valencia & Go driver is already waiting — no queues, no confusion. We take you to Europe's longest navigable underground river: the Caves of San José, carved by water over millions of years into a cathedral of rock. Walk one kilometre through ancient stalactites and silent chambers, then board a flat-bottomed boat and drift deep into the cave where daylight disappears. On the way back, a 45-minute panoramic drive through Valencia — City of Arts & Sciences, the Turia Gardens, the old town. 4h 45min total. Back at the gate with time to spare. The tour guide will provide commentary in your chosen language. However, the boat trip through the caves is operated by local boatmen and may be conducted entirely in Spanish. Regardless of this, your guide will always provide commentary on the caves and points of interest in your chosen language before and/or after the boat trip.

Discover the Albufera of Valencia in a complete experience that combines nature, culture, and gastronomy. We left from the El Saler Shopping Center heading to the Albufera Natural Park, one of the most emblematic natural areas of the Valencian Community. Once there, you will enjoy a relaxing boat ride on the lake to admire the famous sunset, a magical moment and one of the area's biggest attractions. After the walk, we will go to a local restaurant to taste an authentic Valencian paella. Dinner is included in the price and includes appetizers, paella, drink, and coffee. After dinner, we will return comfortably to Valencia.

This Experience is provided by a private local. The group size is up to 8 people. Find out the different cultural and artistic characteristics that makes this city unique, and enjoy the buzzing community and city ambience! Whether you are visiting Valencia as a returning tourist who wants to get to know the city a bit better, or if this is your first time, this Experience is for you! While walking the streets of Valencia and looking at the amazing, unique street art, or getting to know more about the city’s galleries and museums, you will hear about street-art artists as well as contemporary artists and their close connection to Valencia. I will share with you the art and cultural world of my city, where you will see, hear, and experience how colorful and multifaceted Valencia is!

Follow me on this private adventure with your family. Every stop and place you visit has a fun challenge awaiting. The challenges are both entertaining and educational, this way every member of your family will remember their awesome time in Valencia forever! Get to know more of the legend of the dragon that once lived in Valencia and uncover secrets along the way. Meet me at Torres de Serranos, where your dragon hunt begins! The clues are hidden in plain sight, let's see if you can find them! Go back in time through incredible stories that will help you solve your challenges. This unforgettable experience is the perfect way to explore Valencia with the whole family. You will learn, play and discover all together!

Learn about Spanish winemaking and sample local wines on this small-group wine tasting tour from Valencia. After meeting in a central location, travel by private transport to the historic Utiel-Requena region and visit two different wine estates. Learn about the estates and their winemaking process before enjoying tastings of wine produced onsite.

Outdoor lovers who enjoy swimming in natural settings will love this day tour to some of the most beautiful swimming spots around Valencia. Pack your favorite bathing suit because you’ll be using it a lot. Start the day at the Bridal Veil Falls, where you can swim in the plunge pool. Next, warm up in the thermal waters of the Blue Pools. After lunch, check out canyons, waterspouts, and the dam.

End your Valencia getaway on a high note—and get to the airport without worrying about travel logistics—with this private departure transfer service. All the logistics are catered to your needs: Meet your driver at your local accommodation at a time that’s best for you, get settled aboard your luxury van while they stow your luggage, and set off. You’ll enjoy a final scenic trip through town and timely airport arrival.

This private Segway tour stands out from many of the rest by offering a lengthy tour that ensures you see the very best of the city, and by offering flexibility on start times and how long you spend in each location. See attractions such as the Turia Gardens and City of Arts and Sciences whil gaining insights from your guide.

Experience Valencia exactly the way you want to with this personalized, tailored tour experience that allows you to pick which of the city’s sites and highlights you want to see. Your guide will lead you through your chosen sites explaining history and information about each as well as offering additional advice and recommendations of what to do and see in Valencia.

Opt for a personalized experience of Valencia on a private sightseeing tour that reveals both top attractions and hidden gems that you may otherwise have missed. Taking a private tour means you’ll benefit from the local insight and undivided attention of your guide, and receive tailored recommendations to enhance your entire vacation. Plus, you’ll travel between highlights without getting lost and have the freedom to choose from multiple departure times throughout the day.

Get the most out of your time in Valencia on this half-day shore excursion. Visit landmarks such as Central Market and the City of Arts and Sciences. It'll be a hassle-free day accompanied by a passionate guide and with a delicious tapas lunch and wine tasting included.

Go off the beaten path from traditional sightseeing tours and discover a more modern side of Valencia on this private street art walking tour. Stroll through the bohemian Carmen Quarter, home to an eclectic selection of urban graffiti, and see the Street of Colors, Moret Street, and the iconic ‘mystery of a kiss’ graffiti, located on a large, 200-foot (60-meter) wall.

Valencia’s Falles celebration is known for its bands, ninots, and fire shows, but it can be difficult to gain a full appreciation of the UNESCO-listed cultural event’s heritage and significance in the party atmosphere. Uncover the festival’s highlights on a walking tour of monuments including Falla El Pilar, Na Jordana, and Convento Jerusalen, and gain insight into the event’s art, cuisine, and history from your local guide.