Valencia: City Tour with Tapas Shore Excursion
ID: GYG361995-648165
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Discover the highlights of Valencia on a half-day tour designed for cruise guests. Explore the iconic City of Arts and Sciences and Old Town before a tapas and wine tasting in an 11th c. monument.
Meet your guide at the Port of Valencia. Travel by private car to the City of the Arts and Sciences for a guided tour of this futuristic complex. Spend a leisurely hour learning the stories behind the structures and marveling at the exteriors of the modern buildings.
Next, travel to Valencia Old Town to discover the impressive history, architecture and culture of the city. Pass through Plaza de la Virgen and Mercado Central, the largest food market in Europe, and learn the stories and local legends of some of the old town’s most historic buildings.
Finish the tour in one of Valencia's most exclusive venues; an 11th Century monument that was part of the city's original walls. In this intimate venue, indulge in a gastronomic journey with a tasting of Valencia's most important dishes paired with prizewinning regional wines. You will also try traditional Valencian Paella. At the end of the experience, private drivers will take you directly back to the port so that you can board your ship and continue on your cruise.
Highlights
- Explore City of Arts and Sciences and Valencia Old Town in a half day tour
- Enjoy a small-group tour limited to 12 people
- Taste tapas, Valencian Paella, and local wines in the city's most historic venue
- Specially designed for cruise passengers with round trip transport to the port
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• There is an element of walking involved (around 2 hours in total) at a casual pace across flat ground
• In case of severely unfavourable weather conditions, the tour will be cancelled and refunded; Attendees will be notified if this is likely to occur
• Entry into the City of Arts and Sciences is not included, the tour passes by and highlights the architectural styles and history of the complex
• Mercado Central is closed on Sundays so cruises that arrive on Sundays will not pass through the market.
Your guide will meet you at the Port of Valencia at 9AM in the main entrance of Terminal Trasmediterranea.
For the bigger ships, there is always a free "Yellow Shuttle Service" which takes you from where the ship arrives directly to the port entrance.
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.
