Top Experiences in Valencia

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Valencia, a Spanish city known for its beautiful architecture and culinary delights, offers a range of activities you can enjoy during your visit. If you're interested in architecture and a nice meal, consider something like this city of arts and sciences visit, where you'll learn about the complex's structures before indulging in a 10-course tasting menu with regional wines on the rooftop with panoramic views. If you'd like a more hands-on activity, you might enjoy an outing like this market visit and cooking class, where you'll visit the Ruzafa Local Market and the Mercado Central to gather ingredients for a paella cooking class with a Spanish chef. For those who enjoy the ocean, consider something similar to this surfing and SUPing excursion that takes you to the coastal beaches of Valencia to learn to surf or embrace standup paddleboarding with expert instructors. 
Market Visit & Paella Cooking Class
5.0
(3)
3.5 hours
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Small group
Enjoy an unforgettable experience in Valencia, the home of Spain's most famous dish (and a global icon) paella. With this experience, you'll immerse yourself in the region's food culture, discover the numerous types of paella, visit city markets, and, eventually, taste your own delicious dish.Put...
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City of Arts & Sciences Architecture + Rooftop Wine & Tapas
5.0
(2)
3.5 hours
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Small group
Enjoy one of the most memorable (and delicious) activities in Valencia. You'll start with a guided viewing of the city's iconic City of Arts and Sciences exterior, learning all about its unique architecture and structures. Then, end the excursion on the building's rooftop at midday or sunset,...
Historic Art & Architecture Walk
5.0
(1)
3 hours
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Small group
Not everyone knows that the city of Valencia is home to a rich artistic and architectural heritage. With a local guide leading the way, you'll discover the city's most notable works of art, architectural landmarks, and a few hidden corners on an immersive walk. Some iconic sites you'll see...
Surfing or SUPing
5.0
(1)
2 hours
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Small group
Learn to surf or stand-up paddleboard (SUP) with an experienced instructor in coastal Valencia, which features a gorgeous beach right in the city and several others nearby. Your instructor will tailor the surf or SUP lesson to your skill level, so you can have a safe and comfortable experience as...
Watch the sunset from a traditional fishing boat
Day Trip to Albufera
5.0
(1)
3.5 hours
·
Small group
Enjoy a private escape from the city to Parc Natural de l'Albufera, a protected wetland area just outside Valencia. Here, rice fields, pine forests, and sand dunes surround a freshwater lagoon home to diverse wildlife, including flamingoes and kingfishers. On this half-day excursion, you'll...
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Old Town, Wine, & Tapas Walk
4.5
(2)
4 hours
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Small group
Combine a walking tour of Valencia's historic Old Town with a 10-course tapas tasting set within the city's 11th-century walls. A local guide will help you explore the city's rich history as you admire the patchwork of architectural styles. For 1.5 hours, you'll visit some of the city's most...
Caves of San José Day Trip
3.5
(2)
3.5 hours
·
Small group
Enjoy an excursion to the Coves de Sant Josep (Caves of Saint Joseph), carved out by Europe's longest navigable underground river. Your guide will take you to the town of la Vall d'Uixó, where you'll board a boat and float along the river and through the caves. Savor the scenery as you enter...
Enjoy a hike with a private guide
Private Cork Trail Hike & Cheese Tasting
5 hours
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Private
Enjoy a hike through Parque Natural de la Serra d'Espadà and taste local cheese with a private guide. Your trip begins with a hotel pick-up in Valencia, followed by a scenic drive north to Almedíjar for a morning coffee and a cheese-tasting session with an artisan cheese maker. Afterward, take to...
Explore Valencia with a fun scavenger hunt
City Treasure Hunt
3 hours
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Small group
Adults can enjoy treasure hunts, too, and they're a perfect way to discover the city of Valencia. Whether traveling with your friends, on a couples trip or celebrating something special, like a birthday, you'll entertainingly explore Valencia, passing tests and completing tasks while discovering...
City Bike Ride
3 hours
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Private
Swap a traditional walking or car/bus tour for a fun and active experience cycling through the streets of Valencia. You'll embark on a pleasant guided bike tour around the city, taking you to the Turia Gardens, the historic old quarter, and the futuristic science and culture complex known as La...
Ride through Valencia's main city park, Turia Gardens
Segway Adventure in Turia Gardens
2 hours
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Small group
Explore Valencia's stunning Turia Gardens on a Segway with a knowledgeable local guide. Glide past fountains, sculptures, and lush greenery as you learn about the park's unique history and culture—it was once a riverbed. Enjoy this exciting and unique way to experience the city, stopping, of...
Cheese & Wine Experience in the Utiel-Requena Region
5 hours
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Small group
Indulge in a perfect combination of cheese and wine in the stunning region of Utiel-Requena, just west of Valencia. You'll start by visiting an authentic cheese factory in the charming town of Los Pedrones, where you'll learn to create your own cheese and enjoy a guided tasting of eight artisanal...
Try a few local wine varietals near Valencia
Vineyard & Wine Tasting Day Trip
5 hours
·
Small group
Get to know Valencia's unique and often overlooked or misunderstood wine region, one with meticulous practices and plenty of old-vine indigenous varietals. Trade the city and beach for the area's picturesque rural countryside and visit the Vera de Estenas winery. Enjoy a tour and wine tasting...
Family-Friendly Treasure Hunt
3 hours
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Small group
Valencia is already a great family-friendly destination, but you can make it even more entertaining for kids with this guided treasure hunt through the city. Enjoy exploring Valencia differently, passing tests, solving puzzles, and playing games, all while discovering significant city monuments...
Enjoy swimming in the water hot springs
Blue Lagoon Hot Springs Day Trip
7.5 hours
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Small group
This active day trip from Valencia takes you to the small town of Montonejos, a little-known spot with a beautiful swimming hole. You'll first visit the nearly 200-ft (60-m) Bridal Veil Waterfall, the perfect place for a refreshing swim. Then, make your way to the Blue Lagoon Hot Springs, an...
Tabarca Island Day Trip
8 hours
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Small group
Enjoy a day trip to the beautiful and unique Tabarca Island from Valencia. Set in Alicante Province, this is the largest island in the Valencia Community and Spain's smallest permanently inhabited island (with only about 50 residents). Though just a 25-minute ferry ride from the mainland, you'll...

Experiences in Valencia, Spain

Valencia, Spain
Best Things to Do in Valencia

A vibrant and modern port city, Valencia is Spain's third-largest metropolis. Valencia's most famous attraction is its City of Arts and Sciences, a futuristic building complex hosting a planetarium, oceanarium, interactive museum, and more. In addition, you'll find an idyllic Old Town, Albufera (a beloved wetlands reserve and park), and gorgeous stretches of sandy beaches. Plus, Valencia is home to one of Spain's most famous dishes: paella.

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