- Ruta del Carmen: a neighborhood with charisma and history
ID: GYG837263-1326783
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
We will walk through the narrow streets and squares of El Carmen to discover the heart of Valencia and its rich history with numerous anecdotes explained by a specialist in the historic center of the city.
The objective of the tour is to walk through its narrow streets and squares and discover the heart of Valencia with anecdotal explanations. We will also visit the Arab wall and layout, seeing different towers of the same, Moret street or street of colors, Viista mural paintings and dreamlike creation in the neighborhood, the former Convent of Carmen and its interior, the popular Portal de Valldigna or squares with personality next to the old suburb of Roteros. Through the history of this charismatic neighborhood, we will know the essence of Valencia thanks to the illustrious characters of the history of the Kingdom of VLC who lived in this neighborhood, the footprint of the incunabula printing press in the city and the intense presence of other guild trades that enriched the social and urban fabric of medieval and modern Valencia.
The tour will start at the back of the Serranos Towers (Plaza de los FUeros) and will end at the other Gothic towers of Quart (Calle Guillem de Castro).
Highlights
- We will get to know the historical essence and great heritage value of the city.
- a very popular and charismatic neighborhood with artistic content and anecdotes
- we will see all types of architecture and a singular beauty in the buildings.
- an intimate neighborhood, different, familiar and with a 100% Valencian flavor.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
I will be identified with my official tour guide card on some stone benches in the Plaza de los Fueros, just behind the Serranos Towers.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
