About this tour
This five-hour shore excursion threads together Valencia's medieval past and contemporary vision, anchored by a tapas lunch in an 11th-century Moorish-era venue. Your guide navigates the Old Town's winding streets and architecture, then pivots to the striking modernist City of Arts & Sciences. Between landmarks, settle into a secluded patio carved into the original city walls for local wines and regional fare. Your return transport to the port is timed to get you back aboard comfortably.
Highlights
- Medieval Old Town streets with knowledgeable local guide
- City of Arts & Sciences exterior architecture walkthrough
- Lunch in converted 11th-century Moorish cave venue
- Curated regional wines and house-made paella
- Port return with buffer time before departure
What to expect
Expect a measured pace blending sightseeing with dining rather than rushed ticking of boxes. Your guide will point out period details in the Old Town—plazas, churches, street layouts—before you transition to the gleaming futuristic complex (viewed from outside; interior tickets separate). The centrepiece is a leisurely lunch in a restored medieval wall section with a Moorish cave character. You'll taste tapas and regional specialties paired with award-winning local wines. The return journey is unhurried, designed so you reach your ship with time to spare.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible throughout, including transport and dining venue. Minibus or sedan depending on group size. Advise dietary needs at booking. Minimum drinking age 18. Interior City of Arts & Sciences tickets cost extra. The tour runs subject to decent weather; cancellations receive rescheduling or refund options.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.