Guided Tour of Valencia and the Silk Exchange

Discover all the treasures of the enigmatic Spanish city of Valencia when you take our fantastic guided tour of the city center. The tour also includes entry to the famous Llotja de la Seda (Silk Exchange).

Guided Tour of Valencia and the Silk Exchange

At the indicated time, we will start our guided walk through the old town of Valencia in the Plaza de los Fueros, in front of the Serranos Towers. Learn about the historical significance of this medieval bastion and its connection to the Prado Museum during the Spanish Civil War. We will then proceed to the elegant Plaza de San Lorenzo, observing the exterior of the Valencian Courts.

Our next stop is the Plaza de Manises, opposite the local government headquarters. We will share interesting stories while walking towards the Plaza de la Virgen. Here, we will admire the Basilica of the Virgen de los Desamparados and the rear side of the Valencia cathedral, including the Miguelete bell tower.

We will then visit the impressive Lonja de la Seda. Inside this Gothic building, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, we will explore Valencia's history during the 15th and 16th centuries, highlighting the city's commercial significance at the time.

Our tour concludes in the area of the Plaza del Ayuntamiento, where we will see monuments like the Bull Ring and the Estación del Norte train station, notable for its modernist architecture.