Valencia Self Guided Audio Experience
New To The Site!
Valencia, Spain
3 to 9 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Instant confirmation
Overview
Discover Valencia's soul through an immersive audio journey that adapts to your rhythm and curiosity. Our expertly crafted narration unveils centuries-old secrets and untold stories that even locals rarely know, while you choose which attractions captivate you most. Experience the city like a privileged insider with exclusive historical revelations and cultural insights that transform ordinary sightseeing into extraordinary discovery. The professionally recorded commentary features captivating storytelling that brings each location to life, delivered through crystal-clear narration that's both informative and utterly engaging. Unlike rigid group tours, you control your adventure—linger at fascinating spots, skip what doesn't interest you, and create your perfect Valencia experience while accessing premium content that reveals the authentic heart of this magnificent Mediterranean city.
What's Included
- Admission fee
- Private access links are valid until your tour is complete (maximum 6 days)
- Private access link to a tour itinerary map of 17 attractions with audio guide individually
- Private access link to the audio guide in one playlist for all 17 attractions
- Audio devices (earphones and internet / Wi-Fi)
Meeting Location
Meeting point
Valencia
Spain
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Estacio del Nord
Valencia's architectural masterpiece welcomes travelers with stunning Modernist design that tells the story of Spain's railway revolution. Through our exclusive audio commentary, uncover the fascinating details of this 1917 transportation temple, from its intricate ceramic work celebrating Valencian agriculture to the symbolic orange and flower motifs adorning every surface. Discover how this station became a cultural bridge between Valencia and Europe, while learning about the political intrigue surrounding its construction during turbulent times. Your audio guide reveals hidden artistic elements that most visitors overlook, including secret messages embedded in the decorative tiles and the stories behind the craftsmen who created this urban palace. Walk at your own pace through the magnificent halls while absorbing tales of romance, revolution, and regional pride that shaped this iconic gateway to Valencia.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Plaza del Ayuntamiento
Valencia's political heart pulses with centuries of drama, celebration, and civic pride in this grand triangular plaza. Your audio experience unlocks the secrets behind the imposing City Hall's neoclassical facade, revealing how its construction sparked fierce architectural debates in the early 20th century. Learn about the underground tunnels that once connected government buildings, the hidden symbolism in the building's sculptural elements, and the fascinating story of how this square became Valencia's chosen stage for major celebrations. Discover why the central fountain holds special significance for Valencian couples and hear exclusive accounts of historic events that unfolded on these very stones. The self-guided format allows you to absorb the plaza's energy while our expert narration paints vivid pictures of political conspiracies, royal visits, and revolutionary moments that shaped modern Valencia's identity.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Plaza del Mercado (Placa del Mercat)
Medieval commerce comes alive in this bustling square where Gothic grandeur meets vibrant market culture. Our audio guide reveals the extraordinary history of this trading hub, from its origins as Valencia's primary marketplace to its role in establishing the city's legendary Silk Exchange. Explore at your leisure while learning about the secret guild meetings that once determined the city's economic fate and the underground chambers where precious goods were stored during times of conflict. Discover the fascinating stories behind the ornate Gothic architecture surrounding you, including tales of merchant families whose fortunes were made and lost within these ancient walls. Your personalized tour unveils the hidden symbolism carved into stone facades and explains how this square became the beating heart of Valencia's Golden Age prosperity, making it an essential stop for understanding the city's commercial soul.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Central Market of Valencia
Europe's largest fresh food market transforms into a sensory paradise through our immersive audio journey. Beyond the obvious delights of Spain's finest produce, your guide reveals the market's architectural secrets, from its revolutionary iron and glass construction to the hidden meanings behind its Art Nouveau decorations. Learn about the passionate family dynasties who have operated stalls for generations, their time-honored traditions, and the ancient trading customs that still influence daily operations. Discover why certain stalls occupy coveted positions, the stories behind the market's most famous vendors, and the cultural significance of specific foods in Valencian society. Navigate this gastronomic wonderland at your own rhythm while absorbing tales of culinary innovation, family recipes passed down through centuries, and the social rituals that make this market a living piece of Valencia's cultural heritage rather than merely a shopping destination.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Plaza Redonda
Valencia's perfectly circular plaza holds mysteries that our exclusive audio guide brilliantly illuminates. This unique architectural gem, hidden within the old town's labyrinthine streets, reveals its secrets through expert narration that explains its unusual 19th-century origins and the urban planning vision that created this extraordinary round space. Wander freely while learning about the plaza's original purpose as a fish market, the symbolic meaning behind its circular design. Your audio experience uncovers the hidden connections between this plaza and Valencia's textile industry, reveals the significance of the central fountain, and explains why this location became a gathering place for local artisans and their ancient guilds. The self-paced exploration allows you to appreciate the intimate scale and unique atmosphere that makes this plaza one of Valencia's most charming and historically significant spaces.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Santa Catalina Church (Iglesia de Santa Catalina)
Gothic majesty rises from Valencia's historic quarter in this remarkable church whose baroque tower has become an iconic city symbol. Your audio guide unlocks centuries of religious history, revealing how this sacred space survived wars, revolutions, and urban transformations while preserving priceless artistic treasures. Learn about the secret passages that once connected it to nearby convents, and hear exclusive accounts of the miraculous events that made this site a pilgrimage destination. Explore independently while absorbing tales of royal patronage, artistic controversy, and the remarkable restoration efforts that saved precious frescoes from destruction. The expert narration reveals hidden architectural details, explains the symbolism in religious artwork, and shares intimate stories of the faithful who have sought solace within these walls for over seven centuries, creating a deeply moving spiritual and cultural experience.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Plaza de la Reina
Valencia's royal square emanates historical grandeur through every cobblestone and architectural detail. Our expertly crafted audio guide transforms your visit into a journey through centuries of royal ceremonies, political upheavals, and cultural celebrations that shaped this magnificent space. Learn about the square's strategic importance in medieval Valencia, and understand how this location became the preferred stage for royal proclamations and civic celebrations. Your self-guided exploration reveals the hidden connections between the square and Valencia's cathedral, uncovers the significance of the underground archaeological remains, and explains the symbolic importance of the square's layout in urban planning history. Through exclusive narration, experience the drama of historic events that unfolded here while appreciating the architectural harmony that makes this plaza one of Europe's most beautiful urban spaces and a perfect introduction to Valencia's royal heritage.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Plaza de la Virgen
Sacred and secular history converge in this extraordinary plaza where Valencia's spiritual heart beats strongest. Your immersive audio experience reveals the profound significance of this space, from its Roman origins as the ancient forum to its current role as the city's most revered religious center. Discover the fascinating stories behind the Virgin's fountain, learn about the weekly Water Tribunal that has met here for over 1,000 years. Navigate at your own pace while absorbing tales of miraculous events, ancient legal proceedings, and the architectural evolution that created this harmonious blend of styles. The expert commentary unveils hidden details in the surrounding buildings, explains the symbolism embedded in public sculptures, and shares exclusive insights about the religious festivals that transform this peaceful square into Valencia's most vibrant celebration space, making it a must-visit destination for cultural understanding.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Basilica de la Virgen de los Desamparados
Valencia's most beloved sanctuary opens its spiritual treasures through our deeply moving audio guide. This baroque masterpiece, dedicated to the city's patron saint, reveals its extraordinary history through expert narration that explains the miraculous origins of the Virgin's image and the profound devotion that inspired this architectural gem. Explore the artistic significance of its spectacular dome frescoes, and the touching stories of pilgrims who have sought comfort here for centuries. Your audio experience uncovers the hidden symbolism in religious artwork, reveals the craftsmanship secrets behind the ornate altar, and shares exclusive accounts of the miraculous events that established this site as Spain's most important Marian shrine. The self-paced format allows for quiet contemplation while absorbing the cultural and spiritual significance that makes this basilica the emotional center of Valencian faith and an unforgettable experience for visitors of all backgrounds.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Barrio del Carmen
Valencia's bohemian soul comes alive in this labyrinthine neighborhood where medieval streets pulse with contemporary creativity. Your audio guide unlocks the fascinating layers of history hidden within these ancient walls, from Roman settlements to Moorish influences and medieval Christian expansion. Wander freely through narrow alleyways while discovering the stories behind converted palaces, hidden courtyards, and the vibrant street art that has transformed this quarter into Valencia's cultural epicenter. Learn about the neighborhood's role in Valencia Golden Age, hear tales of the noble families who built magnificent residences here. Your personalized exploration reveals the secrets of abandoned churches, explains the significance of architectural details that tell stories of different civilizations, and shares exclusive insights about the contemporary artists and entrepreneurs who have revitalized this historic quarter while preserving its authentic character and bohemian spirit.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Jardi del Turia
Europe's largest urban park emerges from an extraordinary tale of urban transformation that your audio guide brilliantly narrates. This magnificent green corridor, built in a former riverbed, represents one of history's most ambitious city planning projects and a triumph of environmental vision over industrial pragmatism. Explore at your leisure while learning about the dramatic floods that necessitated the river's diversion, the fierce political battles over the space's future use, and the innovative design concepts that created this linear paradise and learn about the diverse ecosystems that now thrive where water once flowed. Your audio experience reveals how this transformation became a model for urban renewal worldwide while providing exclusive insights into the artists, architects, and visionaries who created Valencia's green heart and transformed potential urban wasteland into the city's most beloved recreational space.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Jardi de Monfort
Romance blooms eternal in Valencia's most enchanting garden sanctuary, where neoclassical elegance meets botanical perfection. Your audio guide reveals the passionate love story behind this aristocratic garden's creation, sharing intimate details about the Marquess of Monforte's vision to create a private paradise that would rival Europe's greatest estates. Stroll through meticulously designed pathways while learning about the garden's symbolic layout, the meaning behind each sculptural element, and the rare botanical specimens that make this space a living museum of horticultural artistry. Hear exclusive stories about the restoration efforts that preserved this masterpiece for future generations. The self-guided experience allows for peaceful contemplation of artistic details while absorbing tales of aristocratic culture, romantic intrigue, and the timeless appeal of Valencia's most sophisticated garden retreat.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Puerta de la Mar
Valencia's ancient gateway stands as a proud testament to the city's medieval fortifications and strategic importance. Your audio guide transforms this restored monument into a window through centuries of urban evolution, revealing how this entrance controlled access to one of Spain's most important Mediterranean ports. Learn about the original city walls that once encircled Valencia, discover the stories of merchants, pilgrims, and armies who passed through this historic portal, and understand the architectural significance of the surviving towers that frame this ancient passage. Your personalized experience reveals hidden archaeological details, explains the restoration process that saved this monument from destruction, and shares exclusive insights about the role this gateway played in Valencia's transformation from medieval fortress to modern metropolis, making it an essential stop for understanding the city's strategic evolution.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mercado Colon
Art Nouveau elegance transforms shopping into cultural celebration in this magnificent modernist market hall. Your audio guide unlocks the fascinating story behind this architectural jewel, revealing how Valencia's bourgeoisie created a temple to gastronomy that rivals Europe's finest covered markets. Discover the innovative construction techniques that allowed for the soaring iron and glass spaces, learn about the symbolic decorations that celebrate Valencian agriculture and commerce, and understand the social significance of this market in early 20th-century society. Your audio experience reveals hidden artistic elements that most visitors overlook, explains the market's role in Valencia's modernization, and shares exclusive insights about the recent restoration that transformed this historic space into a contemporary cultural center while preserving its original splendor and commercial vitality.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Gulliver Park
Imagination soars in this extraordinary playground where children become giants exploring a colossal Gulliver figure. Your audio guide reveals the creative vision behind this unique recreational space, explaining how Valencia transformed a simple children's story into an interactive adventure that delights visitors of all ages. Learn about the engineering challenges overcome to create this massive sculpture playground. Navigate the various play areas while absorbing stories about the artists and designers who brought this literary character to life, the construction process that created this urban landmark, and the cultural significance of choosing Swift Gulliver as inspiration for family entertainment. Your self-paced exploration allows time to appreciate the sculptural details while understanding how this playful space reflects Valencia ability to blend creativity, education, and recreation into memorable urban experiences that capture both local pride and international imagination.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Pont de l'Assut de l'Or
Valencia's most dramatic bridge soars across the old riverbed like a giant harp, its cables singing in Mediterranean winds. Your audio guide reveals the extraordinary engineering story behind this architectural marvel, designed by Santiago Calatrava as the centerpiece of Valencia's futuristic City of Arts and Sciences. Learn about the complex construction challenges overcome to create this cable-stayed masterpiece, discover the symbolic meaning behind its elegant design, and understand how this bridge became an instant icon of modern Valencia. Your audio experience uncovers the hidden details in the bridge's structure, explains the lighting system that transforms it into a nocturnal spectacle, and shares exclusive insights about how this contemporary landmark represents Valencia's bold leap into the 21st century while maintaining connections to its maritime heritage and architectural traditions.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Playa de la Malvarrosa
Mediterranean paradise stretches along Valencia's golden coastline where literary history meets beach culture perfection. Your audio guide transforms this beloved beach into a cultural destination, revealing its significance in Spanish literature through the novels of Vicente Blasco Ibáñez, who immortalized this stretch of sand in his masterpiece "The Cabin." Discover the fishing village origins that shaped the beach's authentic character, learn about the traditional architecture of the historic fishermen's houses, and understand how this coastal community evolved into one of Europe's finest urban beaches. Your self-paced exploration reveals the hidden connections between beach culture and Valencian identity while providing exclusive insights into the sustainable tourism practices that preserve this coastal treasure for future generations.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Since this tour is a self-guided audio tour, you can choose where to start and finish according to your preference.
- How Our Self-Guided Audio Tour Works:
- 1. Receive Access Links: On your selected date of travel, before your starting time, you'll receive an email containing two important links for your audio guide.
- 2. Audio Content (Link 1): Click on our secure SoundCloud web link to access the audio guides. You can listen to individual attraction guides or the entire tour to plan your visit. This allows you to familiarize yourself with the content before or during your tour.
- 3. Interactive Map (Link 2): Use our secure Google My Maps link to locate all attractions on an interactive map. Each point on the map corresponds to a stop on the tour and links directly to its audio guide.
- 4. Flexible Exploration: As you explore the city use the map to navigate between stops. At each location, simply click on the corresponding point to play the relevant audio guide.
- 5. Plan Your Route: You can use both links to plan your route in advance, deciding which attractions you want to prioritize or if you want to follow the suggested order of the tour.
- 6. Customer Support: If you have any questions about accessing or using the audio guide, please don't hesitate to contact us. We're here to ensure you have a smooth and enjoyable experience
- Remember, this self-guided tour allows you to explore at your own pace. Feel free to take breaks, spend more time at your favourite locations, or even split the tour across multiple days. The flexibility of our audio guide ensures you can tailor the experience to your preferences and schedule.
- What to Bring: * Headphones/Earphones * Fully charged smartphone * Internet access
- *While all the tourist attractions mentioned above are free to visit, please note that travelers will need to purchase their own tickets if any attraction charges fees for special sections or has recently implemented fees for additional services.
Frequently Asked Questions
(5)Q: What's included in the price?
Cancellation Policy
This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Activity code: C-18568P189
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Frequently Asked Questions (5)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is included:
- Admission fee.
- Private access links are valid until your tour is complete (maximum 6 days).
- Private access link to a tour itinerary map of 17 attractions with audio guide individually.
- Private access link to the audio guide in one playlist for all 17 attractions.
The following is NOT included:
- Audio devices (earphones and internet / Wi-Fi).
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025
Q:
My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:
If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025
Q:
Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Valencia Self Guided Audio Experience is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Q:
Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Valencia Self Guided Audio Experience will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Admission fee
- Private access links are valid until your tour is complete (maximum 6 days)
- Private access link to a tour itinerary map of 17 attractions with audio guide individually
- Private access link to the audio guide in one playlist for all 17 attractions
- Audio devices (earphones and internet / Wi-Fi)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Since this tour is a self-guided audio tour, you can choose where to start and finish according to your preference.
- How Our Self-Guided Audio Tour Works:
- 1. Receive Access Links: On your selected date of travel, before your starting time, you'll receive an email containing two important links for your audio guide.
- 2. Audio Content (Link 1): Click on our secure SoundCloud web link to access the audio guides. You can listen to individual attraction guides or the entire tour to plan your visit. This allows you to familiarize yourself with the content before or during your tour.
- 3. Interactive Map (Link 2): Use our secure Google My Maps link to locate all attractions on an interactive map. Each point on the map corresponds to a stop on the tour and links directly to its audio guide.
- 4. Flexible Exploration: As you explore the city use the map to navigate between stops. At each location, simply click on the corresponding point to play the relevant audio guide.
- 5. Plan Your Route: You can use both links to plan your route in advance, deciding which attractions you want to prioritize or if you want to follow the suggested order of the tour.
- 6. Customer Support: If you have any questions about accessing or using the audio guide, please don't hesitate to contact us. We're here to ensure you have a smooth and enjoyable experience
- Remember, this self-guided tour allows you to explore at your own pace. Feel free to take breaks, spend more time at your favourite locations, or even split the tour across multiple days. The flexibility of our audio guide ensures you can tailor the experience to your preferences and schedule.
- What to Bring: * Headphones/Earphones * Fully charged smartphone * Internet access
- *While all the tourist attractions mentioned above are free to visit, please note that travelers will need to purchase their own tickets if any attraction charges fees for special sections or has recently implemented fees for additional services.
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