Valencia Medieval Tour

Valencia, Spain

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Explore Valencia's Medieval history with a licensed guide in this walking tour. Valencia is full of history. Founded by Romans 2000 years ago, settled by Arabs and reconquered by Christians, Valencia became a powerful cultural capital in Europe thanks to the Literature and the economic power provided by the silk industry. Silk arrived from China and Venice, Valencia bacame the main port for this fabric in Aragon Kingdom first and Spain later and developed an important Silk industry here. Passing the years Valencia left its economic power to other cities as Barcelona or Madrid but the culture, history and tradiditions kept. The amazing Torres de Serrano, where the most important Prado paintings as Velazquez, Goya, Rembrandt, Greco were safe during the Spanish Civil War or the hidden Muslim Walls which are now part of the urban landscape.

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Itinerary
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Pass By: La Lonja de la Seda, Plaza del Mercado, 46001, Valencia Spain

We will pass by Lonja de la Seda, the former Silk Market Exchange, a gothic bulding and World Heritage by UNESCO

Pass By: Torres de Serranos, Plaza Fueros, Valencia Spain

One of the 10 former gates to the Medieval city that still stand

Stop At: Valencia Cathedral, Plaza de la Reina, 46003, Valencia Spain

We will discover why we have a Romanesque gate at the Cathedral when this architectural style was out of date when arrived to Valencia

Duration: 15 minutes

Inclusions

Licensed Local Guide

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Gratuities

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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