1)    Pre – Fallas tour
Are you visiting Valencia just before the busiest week of the year, the Fallas week? In the period before the Fallas celebrations, Tours Valencia organizes a “Pre – Fallas tour” so you will be able to discover what Fallas actually is. Furthermore we will give helpful and practical information during the tour regarding the Pre-Fallas activities and many other recommendations related to good Paella restaurants etc.

Where
Meeting point: Before the Fallas museum. If you make a reservation, we will send you the details by e-mail.

Time
Time:  10.30 hour
Duration: 1 hour

Price
Price per person: € 12
Including: English speaking guide + Fallas museum entrance

Extra
•    A Pre – Fallas tour can be booked with a minimum of 4 persons;
•    The Pre-Fallas tour can be booked from Tuesday – Sunday, and depends on availability.

Recommendation
•    Combine a Pre – Fallas tour with a guided walking tour around the Ciudad de las Artes y de las Ciencias (CAC), in other words the “City of Arts and Sciences”. Due to that the Fallas museum is located in front of the CAC, it is an opportunity to get to know more about the ideas behind these impressive buildings. Furthermore it might be easier, after a guided tour, to decide yourself which buildings are still worth visiting and which buildings aren’t.

2)    Fallas guided tour
Would you like to get to know more about Fallas and would you like to experience this amazing celebration for real? During the Fallas tour in the period from the 15th – 19th of March, we will give you many interesting, helpful and practical recommendations. We will take you to one of the neighborhoods where Fallas is really alive and people celebrate it intensively. During the tour we will tell you more about the origin of Fallas, we will see various amazing “Fallas”, you will get to know the typical Valencian pastry, you will see some impressive luminous streets, we will give you various recommendations, in short “a surprising Fallas experience”.

Where
Meeting point: In front of Plaza de Toros (bull fighting arena, next to metro station “Xativa”)

Time
Time:  19.00 hour
Duration: 1,5 hour

Price
Price per person: € 17,50
Including: English speaking guide + typical Valencian pastry

Extra
•    A Fallas tour can be booked with a minimum of 4 persons;
•    The Fallas tour can be booked from the 15th – 19th of March, and depends on availability;

3)    Fallero or Fallera for 1 day
Are you looking for a very special and unique Fallas experience? During Fallas in Valencia on the 16th and on the 17th of March, Tours Valencia offers you the opportunity to experience Fallas for 1 day as “Fallero” (men) or as “Fallera” (women) and be part of an authentic Fallas association during one day.

Where
In the neighborhood Ruzafa, one of the neighborhoods in Valencia where Fallas are celebrated traditionally with a lot of firework and amazing ninots, beautiful illumination, in short “alive”! At a traditional casal (Fallas association) you will get this unique chance to be part of this association for 1 day as “Fallero” (men) or “Fallera” (women). During this day you will get to know the real authentic Fallas celebration.

Time
Period: the 16th and 17th of March
Duration: from breakfast with Valencian delicacies till the party will finish (of course you can go whenever you prefer to your accommodation).

Price
Price per person: € 90
Including: traditional breakfast, authentic paella lunch (often prepared on the streets), dinner, picture with the Fallera Mayor of the Casal, you may take part of all traditions during the day. Various traditions are for example: in a parade (with a band) to go for the Fallera Mayor, you will get a traditional Fallas scarf in order to be really part of the association during the day. Furthermore you will get acquainted with an authentic Fallas association and see, hear and feel together (with the whole Fallas association) one of the most impressive Mascleta’s (firework) in Valencia, in short: a unique, once in a lifetime experience, which can be recommended if you would like to experience Fallas as a Valencian (inhabitant of Valencia).

Details
•    Keep in mind that you can make reservations based upon availability and that there are only a certain number of places available;
•    This unique opportunity is THE possibility to experience Fallas 2012 in the way the Valencian people meant it to be.

Fallas
Are you thinking about visiting Valencia during Fallas and are you looking for more information? Tours Valencia offers interesting and helpful information about this amazing celebration/festival in Valencia. For more information you can have a look at Fallas 2012.

How to book one of the Fallas experiences of Tours Valencia?:
•    E-mail: info@toursvalencia.com
•    Telephone: (0034) 644384403
•    Contactform; [contact-form]

Are you planning a trip to Valencia, but you don’t know what to do and what to see in this great city? Tours Valencia composed a top 10 of the most interesting, delicious and fun things to do in Valencia.

1. Ciudad de las Artes y Ciencias

The Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, or the city of arts and sciences, are various unique buildings, designed by the Valencian Architect Calatrava. These building you can find in the Turia park and are really worth visiting.

2. Cathedral de Valencia

The entrance of the cathedral of Valencia you can find at Plaza de la Reina. You can recognise different building styles at the outside.

3. Picnic in Turia Park

The Turia park is a big, beautiful public garden in Valencia. There are many different kinds of plants, trees, flowers, fountains and art objects. It is nice to have a walk around in the Turia park and then enjoy a delicious picnic of Tours Valencia.

4. Boat trip in nature park Albufera and Paella luch

In the south of Valencia, there is an amazing nature park, called Albufera. In this nature park there is a huge lake where you can have a boat trip. El Palmar is a small village next to the lake and is the place of birth of the paella.  In El Palmar you can enjoy a traditional paella lunch between the rice fields. More info see Albufera excursion or book directly.

5. Flamenco dance workshop
Do you want to see learn the basics of the Flamenco? During a one hour workshop a professional flamenco dancer will teach you and your friend or colleagues the basics of this beautiful and expressive Spanish dance. More info see Flamenco workshop or book directly.

6. Beach

Valencia has got a beautiful, clean and broad beach. There are often already days in april/may and september/october that you are able to enjoy the sun on the beach.

7. Tapastour

Are you only staying a few days in Valencia, then it might be hard to find out where the locals eat tapas. If you want to discover to which tapasbars the Valencian people go to, then a tapastour with Tours Valencia can be really recommended.

8. Jamon Iberico at taberna Jamon Jamon
Would you like to eat Jamon Ibérico de Bellota in Valencia? Then you could go to taberna Jamon Jamon. These people have good quality ham and they know how to cut it. This type of ham is more expensive, but if you try a slice, you will understand why. (address: Calle Bolseria 36)

9. Mercado Central

At the Mercado central you can find many great fresh products as vegetables, fruit, fish and meat. The building of this central market is beautiful.

10. La Lonja

La Lonja is a silk market and stands on the UNESCO monument list. The entrance is free and the building is really worth visiting.

What
Normally during a bike tour in Valencia it isn’t possible to visit or see some of the authentic elements, cozy plazas and historical highlights from nearby. During a walking tour you will experience the authentic Valencia, but the modern Ciudad de las Artes y de las Ciencias (City of Arts and Sciences) and the Turia Park are located unfortunately to far from the city centre to pass.
Tours Valencia combines the advantages of both tours: surprising details & diversity during the walking & bike tour.

Where
Meeting point: Before the Plaza de Toros (bullfighting arena, next to metro station Xativa)

Time
Starting time: 10.30 hour
Duration: approximately 3 hours (including a short break for a drink)

Price
Activity: walking and bike tour
Price per person: € 30
Including: English speaking guide + bike rental + 1 drink (water/ soft drink/ tea/ coffee/ beer or wine)

Details
• A walking and bike tour can be booked with a minimum of 5 persons;
• For more information about private tours, please contact us.

How to book a walking + bike tour of Tours Valencia?:
• E-mail: info@toursvalencia.com

• Telephone: (0034) 644384403

• Contactform;

Christmas time

At Plaza Ayuntamiento (city hall square) there will be a big “Belén Monumental” (nativity scene) and also you can find a Christmas tree. Furthermore there will be a nativity scene in the Mercado Colon and at various other places. The city will be lightened with many Christmas lights and in the city centre “Aqua”, there will be a skating rink. As well, there will be a Christmas market in the historical city centre where you can find delicious products as for example turron, marzipan and polvorones (typical Spanish sweet delicacy during the Christmas days). Also you can find many nativity scenes and Christmas presents. Furthermore you can buy at many street corners delicious roasted chestnuts, roasted corn or almonds. Sometimes it is quite difficult to pass these stands without buying, due to the great smell.

As soon as the program, activities, restaurant offers etc. around Christmas 2012 will be published, you will find an overview with practical and interesting information on this page. If you would like to get an impression of the variety of activities that probably also will take place in 2012, you could have a look at the following overview of 2011.

Circus in Valencia

Gran Circo Wonderland

From Friday the 2nd of December 2011 till Sunday the 15^th of January 2012 you can enjoy the circus, “Gran Circo Wonderland” in Valencia.

Location: in front of the Bioparc (Zoo), next to the Carrefour of Campanar in Valencia.

Price: there are different types of seats available in the circus, therefore is there a price range, but you can already get an entrance ticket for this circus from € 10,-. For the specific prices you can have a look at the Prices of Gran Circo Wonderland.

Ticket sales: You can buy tickets at the cash register of the circus, but you can also order tickets online or at “El Corte Ingles”.

Discount: If you buy an adult ticket, you will get 1 entrance ticket for a child for free on the 5th, 7th, and 9th of December. This offer is valid until the seats are sold out.

Accessibility: You can easily reach the circus by underground (number 3 and 5, station: “Nou d’octubre”), with the bus (bus (EMT): 7, 17, 29, 61, 81, 95). Keep in mind that taxis aren’t very expensive in Valencia. If you are planning to go by car, keep in mind that parking is for free. For more information you can have a look at the website of Gran Circo Wonderland (unfortunately in Spanish).

Gran Circo Mundial and Circo de Moscú

The Gran Circo Mundial and the Circo de Moscú have prepared together the performance: “Fantasia Russa”. From Thursday the 1^st of December 2011 until Sunday the 8^th of January you can see this performance at the Plaza de Toros (bull fighting arena) in Valencia.

The performances will take place every day during this period, except from Monday the 12^th of December and Monday the 19^th of December.

Price: prices vary from € 13 – € 35.

Location: in the Plaza de Toros (bull fighting arena) in Valencia.

Ticket Sales: You can buy tickets at the cash register of the circus, but you can also order tickets online or at “El Corte Ingles”.

If you already would like to get an impression of the acts, you can have a look at the website of the Gran Circo Mundial.

Circo Gran Fele

From Saturday the 10th of December until Monday the 9th of January you can see the performance “Un Pessic de Sal” of the circus, Circo Gran Fele. This is a performance with a lot of music, acrobats and mysteries included. This performance is based upon the Valencian culture and shows, among others, Valencian music, games, smells, tastes and more.

Price: prices vary from € 12 – € 24. For more information about the prices and seats you can have a look at Circo Gran Fele.

Location: On the opposite of the Palau de les Arts, just between the following two streets: “Avenida Alcalde Gisbert Rico” and “Calle Nino Bravo”.

Ticket Sales: You can buy tickets at the cash register of the circus, but you can also order tickets online or at “El Corte Ingles”.

For more information (unfortunately only in Spanish) you can have a look at the website of Circo Gran Fele.

Opening hours around Christmas time

Musea

• Museo de Bellas Artes will be closed on the 25th of December and on the 1st of January. (keep in mind that in general many museums are closed on Mondays)
• Museo de las Ciencias (Science museum) will have adjusted opening hours on the 24^th, 25^th and 31^st of December and also on the 1^st of January. For more information you can have a look at Museo de las Ciencias.
• The Oceanografic has adjusted opening hours on the 24^th, 25^th and the 31^st of December. For more information you can have a look at the Oceanografic.

Shopping centres

• Nuevo Centro Comercial. The Nuevo Centro Comercial (shopping centre) has got various proposals and activities around the Christmas holidays in Valencia. For example: nativity scenes, activities for young and old, a picture with Santa Claus, a Christmas train, performances and much more. The 24^th and 31^st of December the shopping centre  opens from 10.00 – 20.00 hour and on the 5^th of January from 10.00 – 24.00 hour. (due to three kings)

Christmas market

There are different Christmas markets in Valencia, among others at Plaza de la Reina from Friday the 2nd of December until Sunday the 8th of January from 10.30 – 14.00 hour and from 16.30 – 21.00 hour. At this Christmas market you can find turron (typical sweet delicacy around Christmas), jewelry, bags and more. Good to know is that this Christmas market also opens at the 25^th of December, the 1^st of January and at the 5^th of January even till 24.00 hour. Furthermore there will be from the 16^th of December till Thursday the 5^th of January a Christmas demonstration in the Mercado de Colon.

Christmas fair in Valencia

From the 26^th of November – the 22^nd of January you can visit the Christmas fair (“Feria de atracciones”) in Valencia. Just like last year, you can find the Christmas fair just across the street of the clock building in the harbor (street: Avenida del Ingeniero Manuel Soto).

Opening hours:

• Monday – Thursday from 18.00 – 24.00 hour;
• Friday, Saturday and days preliminary of a holiday from 18.00 – 01.30 hour;
• Sunday and holidays from 11.00 – 14.00 hour and from 18.00 – 01.00 hour.

Christmas evening “24th of December”

During the 24^th of December, it is a tradition to celebrate this evening together with the whole family during a family dinner. The family members will enjoy together of various delicacies and afterwards they will drink a glass of cava (Spanish sparkling wine). People say that if you will drink a glass of cava after the dinner at this evening, it will bring you luck. Afterwards families will go together to the service in one of the churches in Valencia. After the dinner and the service, people will go out, have a drink in one of the bars or even go to a discotheque. Please keep in mind that in general the majority of the bars and discotheques open quite late, this normally starts around 01.00 hour.

Spanish traditions during Christmas

During the Christmas period in Valencia, there are many nativity scenes, in other words “Belén’s” to see. In the shop displays, in churches, in schools, but also many people will prepare their own Belén at home. Belén means Bethlehem and everybody makes his own composition of this nativity scene. At different Christmas markets you can buy various attributes, among others: Maria, Joseph, Jezus, the donkey, the Christmas stable etc. Sometimes you can see nativity scenes with only the main characters and the stable, but other nativity scenes are very spectacular. Some nativity scenes you can visit in Valencia are for example:

• Plaza Ayuntamiento “City hall square” (from Friday the 16th of December – Sunday the 8^th of January);
• Subway station Colon (from Friday the 2nd of December – Sunday the 8th of January, from Tuesday – Friday from 11.00-13.30 hour & from 17.00-20.30 hour and Saturday and Sunday from 11.30-14.00 hour & 17.00-20.30 hour);
• Galeria Jorge Juan in the “street” calle Cirilo Amoros, 62 (from Monday the 28th of November – Sunday the 8^th of January, from Monday – Saturday from 10.00 – 21.00 hour);
• In the Nuevo Centro Comercial (shopping centre) there is an exposition: “Belenes del Mundo” (nativity scenes from all over the world) from Friday the 16^th of December – Thursday the 5^th of January, from 10.00 – 22.00 hour)

During New Year ’s Eve many Spanish people drink a glass of Cava (Spanish sparkling wine) to toast on the new year. In the supermarkets there are often many different Cava brands which have interesting offers, for example 2 bottles of cava and 2 glasses for a good price. A bottle of cava you can buy in various supermarkets starting with a price of € 1,10.

Just before Christmas, there is the “Lotería de Navidad”. In Spain normally many people buy lottery tickets to participate in the Christmas lottery. In many shops, restaurants and bars they offer the possibility to buy lottery tickets. In the morning of the 22^nd of December, the lottery will be broadcasted on television and in many bars and shops, they will have the broadcast on the radio. If you will be in Valencia at the 22^nd of December, it could be fun to participate in this lottery. You can buy for example for the price of 20 euro 1/10 part of a lottery ticket in a nice bar. Then you can expect eagerly together for the result of the Christmas lottery. A fun part of the Christmas lottery is that children will sing the numbers, in order to get an impression of this happening, you can have a look at “Lotería de Navidad”.

New Year’s Eve
A typical New Year’s Eve tradition is to eat, on the stroke of twelve o’clock, at every stroke of the clock (12 strokes) a grape, this brings luck. During “Nochevieja” (New Year’s Eve) many bars, discotheques, and restaurants organize dinners and parties. Tours Valencia offers an overview of various possibilities, but keep in mind that many restaurants in Valencia don’t dispose yet of a website. If you have a certain preference for a type of restaurant than you can always inform at the specific restaurant if they offer a Christmas or New Year’s Eve menu.

Restaurants
There are various restaurants which offer a “Noche vieja” menu (New Year’s Eve menu). Tours Valencia offers an overview of different restaurants in Valencia with a New Year’s Eve menu, from a star restaurant till “Bestias”.
•    Riff
Riff is a restaurant with 1* and offers a special and extensive New Year’s Eve menu, including a glass of Cava to toast at 24.00 o’clock and 12 grapes (for the luck). For more information you can have a look at Riff menu.
•    La Buleria
A very extensive menu, Flamenco performance, drinks during dinner, music from the ’60, ’70, ’80 and ’90, 12 grapes, open bar from 24.00 hour, cava (typical Spanish sparkling wine) and more for a price of € 95,-. For more information you can have a look at La Buleria.
•    The Westin
What do you think of a gala as closing party of the year 2011 in the 5* Westin Hotel in Valencia? The price depends on if you choose for the combination dinner + gala or if you only choose to join the gala. The price is € 225 if you choose for the combination gala + dinner and € 75 if you choose for the gala. For more information you can have a look at The Westin Valencia.  Are you thinking about staying in the Westin hotel in Valencia and would you like to know more about availability and room prices, you can have a look at Westin Valencia hotel.
•    Bestias
Do you like theme evenings, but a bit more crazy, then you might like a New Year’s Eve dinner in Bestias. If you reserve before the 25th of December, the menu price is € 30 per person. The price includes drinks (sangria, beer, and soft drinks), starter (tapas), main course, dessert, turron (typical Spanish pastry), marzipan, 12 grapes and a glass of cava. For more information you can have a look at Bestias.
•   Casino Cirso Valencia
In the casino Cirso Valencia you can choose between 2 different menu possibilities and afterwards there is a party in the casino. The price of this party is € 55 and is including entrance ticket, 5 drinks (mix drinks), a chip with a value of € 5 to check if it is your lucky night in the casino. For more information you can have a look at Casino Cirso Valencia.
•    Ayre Astoria Palace hotel
The Ayre Astoria Palace hotel offers 2 types of menus, 1 menu (buffet) for guests of the hotel for a price of € 55 per person. For more information about this menu, you can have a look at the menu for hotel guests.
Furthermore there is also a menu for people who don’t stay in the hotel for a price of € 125. Keep in mind that the price is including the open bar between 00.30 – 03.00 hour. Also keep in mind that there is a dress code. For more information you can have a look at menu.
Are you looking for availability of hotelrooms in this very central located hotel in Valencia? Then you can have a look at Ayre Astoria Palace hotel.

Bars/Discotheques/Parties
•    Mar de Bamboo (Veles e Vents)
In the harbor of the America’s Cup you can find an impressive modern building: “Veles e Vents”, designed by the architect David Chipperfield. In this impressive building there will take place a New Year’s Eve party. In the entrance price is among others the following included: photographer, animations, welcome drink, snacks at the end of the party, free parking space, 12 grapes, open bar and more.
Price: € 50
For more information you can have a look at Mar de Bamboo.
•  Vanity
Chill out, VIP tables, entertainment, performances, thematic hall and more. Furthermore there will be music from the ‘70’s, but also Funky, R&B and Pop music. In the entrance price is, among others, the following included: welcome drink, 5 consumptions (price of extra consumptions is € 5), relax zone. An advantage of the location of Vanity is that it is located very close to hotel Expo in Valencia. Furthermore Vanity offers the possibility to buy a combination ticket with dinner in the Expo hotel or dinner in the L’Anco restaurant.
Price: € 50 (excluding the dinner possibilities)
For more information you can have a look at Vanity.
In case you are interested in more information about the Expo hotel or if you would like to check for room availability and prices you can have a look at the Expo hotel.
•  Agora
Also in Agora (part of the Ciudad de las Artes y de las Ciencias) there will be a spectacular New Year’s Eve party organized. There will be different deejays, among others Danny Avila (also dj in the “Blue Marlin” in Ibiza) and various others. Furthermore you will receive a glass of Champaign at the entrance and there will be saxophonists, a spectacular light and sound show will take place and the entrance price includes 6 consumptions. The party starts at 01.30 – 07.00 hour.
Price: € 40
For more information you can have a look at Agora.
•    Discotheque treinta y tantos
If you have a look at the website of Treinta y tantos you can click on agenda and then on the date 31st of December, then will the flyer of the New Year’s Eve party show up. The price is 25 euro including a drink. Treinta means thirty, this discotheque is aiming for people of 30 years and older, but of course everybody is welcome. For more information you can have a look at Treinta y tantos.
•    Circus 2.0 (Las Animas Puerto)
Performances, dj’s and capacity for around 8000 people. In the price is, among others, the following included: 6 drinks (mix drinks), entrance for the 3 kings party with 1 drink included, a glass of Champaign and 12 grapes.
Price: chicas (girls) € 20, chicos (boys) € 25
For more information you can have a look at Circus 2.0.
•    Alameda Palace Valencia
Alameda Palace offers (just like many other bars/discotheques) a large variety of music, among others: house and commercial music. Furthermore there are performances, animations and percussion. The average age of the people is between 15 and 18 year. The price is including 12 grapes, open bar, welcome drink, photos and more.
Price: € 55
For more information you can have a look at Alameda Palace Valencia.

Three Kings Procession

If you would like to make a city trip to Valencia in the beginning of the New Year, then you might want to think about including the Three Kings “Reyes Magos” procession on the 5^th of January. This procession is meant for children, but is also nice for adults to see. From the beautiful decorated carriages, children will throw candies and small presents to the children. The “Reyes Magos”, the three kings come from the east and the idea is that children send a letter to the Three Kings in order to inform them about which presents they would like to get.

On the 5^th of January, children will put some carrots and water for the camels and milk and some sweet delicacy for the 3 kings under the Christmas tree. On the 6^th of January there probably will be some presents for the children under the Christmas tree. If the children haven’t been good during the year, then is might be possible that there is only some “Carbon”, in other words coals. In many candy shops and toy shops, it is possible to buy a small bag of sugar coals in different colors.

Recomendations

• Please keep in mind that, if you are planning to spend Christmas in Valencia, the 25th of December it is possible that many restaurants and bars are closed.
• Are you looking for an apartment in Valencia during the Christmas period and New Year’s Eve? You might want to take a look at the apartment’s page of Tours Valencia.

General
Santiago Calatrava was born in 1951 in the city Valencia in the Comunidad Valenciana. Calatrava started on his 9th year with drawing at the school of Bellas Artes. After this he went to Paris (when he was thirteen years old) for an exchange project and in 1968 he conceived his high school diploma. Afterwards Santiago Calatrava started studying architecture at the “Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Valencia”. When he finished his study architecture he attended a course urbanism and was during this course pupil of the architect Juan Carlos Jiménez. Subsequently went Calatrava in 1975 to Zurich to study “Ingeniería civil” (structural engineer). In 1979 he gained his doctors degree with the title structural engineer and in the same year he got married.
Calatrava’s first famous and important project/building was the “Stadelhofen” train station nearby the centre of Zurich.

Buildings
In the meantime Santiago Calatrava has designed many buildings and other types of constructions, among others: stations, bridges, opera buildings, but also various other skilful buildings. In different countries all over the world you can find projects of Calatrava, including Spain, Switzerland, France, but also Argentina, the United States, Greece and various other countries. Some of his projects are for example:
• BCE Place in Toronto in the year 1987;
• Gare do Oriente (east station) in Lisbon in the year 1998;
• Auditorium in Tenerife in the year 2003;
• Train station in Liége in the year 2009;
• World Trade centre Station, still working on;

Human body
The human body is often a key element in the design of projects for Santiago Calatrava. In the constructions of Calatrava you can frequently see the relation between the building and the human body. Regularly he uses organic shapes and some parts of constructions are able to move for real.

Ciudad de las Artes y de las Ciencias
The Ciudad de las Artes y de las Ciencias (CAC), (in other words the City of Arts and Sciences) in Valencia are also designed by Santiago Calatrava. This project consists of different elements, namely:
• Palau de les Arts;
• Hemisferic;
• Museo de las Ciencias;
• L’Umbracle;
• Agora;
• Oceanografico ( the restaurants and the entrance which are part of the Oceanografico are desgined by the architect Felix Candela)
For more information about this project, you can have a look at Ciudad de las Artes y de las Ciencias.

Recommendations
• Would you like to know more about Calatrava and his impressive project in Valencia, the Ciudad de las Artes y de las Ciencias (CAC), in other words the City of Arts and Sciences? Tours Valencia offers a tour around the diverse buildings of Calatrava in order to get an impression of the ideas behind this project. For more information about this tour, you can have a look at CAC tour.
• Would you like to visit the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia, in other words “the opera building”, from the inside? Please inform at Tours Valencia for the possibilities.

What

The Tuk Tuk tour with private guide of Tours Valencia is a unique way to get an impression of the city Valencia. An English speaking guide will show you around in Valencia. You will see various highlights, hear interesting stories, get the opportunity to get to know the diversity of this city and of course we will give you plenty of recommendations.

Why

• Original way to get an impression of Valencia;
• Haven’t you got a lot of time to discover Valencia? With the Tuk Tuk tour, you will get a first impression in a fast and cool way;
• With a private tour guide there is plenty of time for questions and of course inside recommendations;

Where

Tours Valencia will send you an e-mail with information about the meeting point.

Time

Starting time: depending on availability.

Tours

• Route 1 – Historical Centre
Duration: 1 hour
Price: € 45 per person (based on 2 participants)
Number of persons: 2 persons per Tuk Tuk
Including: Transport in Tuk Tuk + English speaking private guide

• Route 2 – Historical centre + Ciudad de las Artes y de las Ciencias (CAC)
Duration: 1,5 hour
Price: € 60 per person (based on 2 participants)
Number of persons: 2 persons per Tuk Tuk
Including: Transport in Tuk Tuk + English speaking private guide

Details

• A Tuk Tuk tour is suitable for 2 persons (2 persons + 1 English speaking guide);
• The price of a private Tuk Tuk tour (route 1) for 1 person is € 90 and ( route 2) for 1 person is € 120;
• Combine a tasting at the local market with a Tuk Tuk tour;
• Tours Valencia recommends booking a Tuk Tuk tour at the beginning of your stay in Valencia.

How to book a Tuk Tuk tour?

• E-mail: info@toursvalencia.com
• Telephone: (0034) 644384403
• Contactform
[contact-form]

What

The best place to learn how to prepare a Paella is the city where this delicious dish originated from, namely Valencia. During this paella cooking class, you will learn how to prepare traditional paella Valenciana on wood. In most restaurants, the paella is prepared on gas, but there is a large difference in taste between paella cooked on wood and paella cooked on gas. Furthermore you will get to know typical Valencian bites and starters and a typical Valencian dessert. For many Valencian people it is a tradition to prepare once a week, in the countryside, Paella Valenciana on wood. We would like to introduce you to this authentic Spanish tradition!

Where

The location is very close to the Ciudad de las Artes y de las Ciencias, the modern spectacular white buildings. The great thing about this place is that it is located in the countryside, but on only 10 minutes walking distance of the Ciudad de las Artes y de las Ciencias. This small piece of countryside in the city Valencia is an ideal location where Valencian people prefer to prepare their paella.

Costs & Details

- Activity: Paella Cooking Class
- Price per person: depends on the number of participants, but varies between €35 – €50
- Duration: approximately 3 hours
- A paella demonstration can be booked with a minimum group of 10 persons.

Included

Paella demonstration will be given in English;

Traditional Valencian lunch with:
- Spanish bites/starters;
- Paella Valenciana will be prepared in a traditional way, on wood;
- Typical Valencian dessert and coffee;
- Before lunch, beer and tinto de verano (kind of sangria but without fruit) will be included. During the Paella lunch, red wine and white wine will be served.
- After lunch it is still possible to order drinks (among others, mixed drinks and cocktails), but on your own account.
- There is an outdoor swimming pool which you can use during lunch (with good weather), but also after lunch it is possible to.
- There is a dress room for women and a dress room for men if you would like to change to make use of the swimming pool.

Why

- Unique location
- A fantastic experience;
- Authentic way of preparing the paella on wood, just like the Valencian make it themselves.

How to book a Paella Workshop?

- E-mail: info@toursvalencia.com
- Telephone: (0034) 644384403
- Contactform.

What
During the walking tour you will walk alongside various monuments through the city centre of Valencia guided by an English speaking tour guide. It is definitely recommended to book this sightseeing tour in the beginning of your stay in Valencia. This way you will get directly a first impression of the city Valencia and you can find your way more easily during your stay.

Why
• Informative
Would you like to get to know the city Valencia? During the historic city centre walking tour of Tours Valencia, an English speaking guide will tell you more about the origin of the city, interesting facts, legends and more. Some details of various highlights will be pointed out to you, which you might not discover or see yourself directly. Furthermore there are often surprisingly stories hidden behind these interesting monuments.
• Enjoyable
Don’t you like boring and lengthy historical summaries? The guided tour of Tours Valencia isn’t only informative, but also very enjoyable. Besides important historical monuments are local products, habits and traditions part of this tour.
• Bilateral
If you follow a tour from a touristic book you might have some unanswered questions. During the historic city centre tour of Tours Valencia, you will have the possibility to ask questions about the tour, general questions about Valencia and more.

Where
Meeting point: Before the Plaza de Toros (bullfighting arena, next to metro station Xativa)

Time
Starting time: 10.30 h
Duration: around 2,5 hours (including a short break for a drink)

Costs
Activity: historic city centre – walking tour
Price per person: € 20,-
Price for children under 12: € 16,-
Included: English speaking guide + 1 drink (water/ soft drink/ tea/ coffee/ beer or wine)

Details
• A historic city centre – walking tour can be booked with a minimum of 4 persons;
• Discount available for groups larger than 12 persons;
• For more information about private tours, please contact us.
• We also offer guided tours at the City of Arts and Science, read more.

How to book a historic city centre – walking tour?
• E-mail: info@toursvalencia.com
• Telephone: (0034) 644384403
• Contactform

Walking Tour around the CAC
The Ciudad de las Artes y de las Ciencias in Valencia is designed by Santiago Calatrava. Santiago Calatrava was born in 1951 in Valencia and is from origin architect. Besides the CAC he has designed many other famous buildings, bridges and monuments all around the world, for example the York-shadow machine in New York. Behind the elements of the CAC are various stories and ideas and by joining this guided tour you will see and maybe value these buildings in a different way.
During this tour you will discover for example why Calatrava has chosen for some specific colours, why the “eye” only blinks once in a while and much more.

Meeting point
Meeting point: Before the entrance of the Science museum (Museo de las Ciencias)

Time
Starting time: Please contact us for the possibilities

Duration & Costs
Duration: approximately 1 hour
Price per person: € 10
Including: English speaking guide

Details
• A walking tour around the City of Arts & Sciences can be booked with a minimum of 4 persons;
• Would you like to have a tour inside the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia (in other words opera building), the Oceanografico or the Science museum? Please contact us for the possibilities;
• For more information about private tours, please contact us.

How to book a City of Arts and Sciences – guided walking tour?:
• E-mail: info@toursvalencia.com
• Telephone: (0034) 644384403
• Contactform;
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Occasions
Tours Valencia offers private tour guides and/or hosts for different occasions as for example:
• Incentive trips;
• Conferences;
• Business trips;
• Luxurious holidays;
• Events;
• Festivals.

What can we offer you?
• Private tours customized to your wishes and budget (historic city centre, City of Arts and Sciences, museums, specific monuments);
• Excursions (rice fields visits (Albufera), winery visits and many more) outside the city Valencia;
• Transfers (airport, accommodation, restaurants and many more);
• Lunch/dinner suggestions, reservations.

Tour guides
The tour guides of Tours Valencia:
• Are flexible;
• Speak different languages (upon request there are tour guides who speak English, Dutch, Spanish, French and/or Italian);
• Are located in Valencia (so have the most actual knowledge);
• Have experience;
• Know a lot about Valencia and its surroundings.

For more information about the possibilities and prices, please don’t hesitate to contact us:
• E-mail: info@toursvalencia.com
• Telephone: (0034) 644384403
• Contactform;