Experience Valencia’s Historical Heart: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll stroll through the Old Town, hearing captivating stories that’ll help you understand Valencia’s soul and secrets on a deeper level. The tour begins at the fountain outside the Palace of the Marqués de Dos Aguas. From there, you’ll head to Saint Martin’s Church and the city’s oldest shop, Tienda de las Ollas, where you’ll learn about the traditions of the spectacular Fallas festival. You’ll then visit La Lonja de la Seda de Valencia (the Silk Exchange) – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – and explore parts of the Moorish Wall that reveal the city’s well-preserved Islamic past. As you weave through the Old Town, you’ll hear about Pope Alexander VI’s surprising connection to the city. You’ll also pass Palau de la Generalitat Valenciana, a Gothic palace that has witnessed centuries of Valencian history. The tour ends in Plaça de l’Almoina, where ancient Roman ruins lie beneath the square’s surface.