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Valencia self-guided walking tour

Gothic Grandeur and Art Nouveau: Valencia’s Architectural Soul

Step into the heart of Valencia on a journey that spans from its medieval 'Golden Age' to the vibrant heights of Valencian Art Nouveau. You’ll explore iconic Gothic landmarks, hidden circular plazas, and opulent palaces while soaking in the casual, sun-drenched atmosphere of the Old Town. This walk captures the city’s transition from a silk-trading powerhouse to a modern Mediterranean gem.

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104minutes
3.5 kmdistance
12stops
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Gothic Grandeur and Art Nouveau: Valencia’s Architectural Soul
Diego Delso / CC BY-SA 3.0

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This tour works well for first-time visitors, weekend trips, and travelers who want to explore Valencia without a fixed tour time.

Route map for Valencia walking tour

Map for Valencia walking tour with 12 stops
The static map shows the tour route with Mercat Central, Llotja de la Seda, Church of San Nicolás, Torres dels Serrans, and 8 more stops.

Stops along the route

All stops on this self-guided tour at a glance.

  1. Mercat Central in Valencia
    Sjaak Kempe from Groningen, The Netherlands / CC BY 2.0

    1Mercat CentralMarket

    Welcome to one of the most sensory-rich spots in the city. This massive structure is the Mercat Central, a masterpiece of Valencian Art Nouveau that feels more like a cathedral for food than a simple marketplace. While a…

    Built: 1914 · Architect: Ángel Romaní Verdeguer, Francesc Guàrdia i Vial … · Style: Valencian Art Nouveau … · Wikidata

  2. Llotja de la Seda in Valencia
    Juan Mayordomo / CC BY-SA 4.0

    2Llotja de la SedaAttraction

    Standing before the Llotja de la Seda, or the Silk Exchange, you’re looking at the heart of Valencia’s 15th-century golden age

    Architect: Pere Compte · Style: Valencian Gothic · Height: 17.4 m · Heritage status: World Heritage Site · Wikidata

  3. Church of San Nicolás in Valencia
    Joanbanjo / CC BY-SA 3.0

    3Church of San Nicolás

    The Church of Sant Nicolau de Bari and Sant Pere Màrtir is often called the 'Sistine Chapel of Valencia,' and for good reason

    Style: Valencian Gothic · Named after: Saint Peter · Wikidata

  4. Torres dels Serrans in Valencia
    Felivet / Public domain

    4Torres dels SerransCastle

    The Torres dels Serrans are a powerful reminder of the days when Valencia was a walled city

    Built: 1400 · Architect: Pedro Balaguer · Style: Valencian Gothic · Wikidata

  5. Palau de la Generalitat Valenciana in Valencia
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    5Palau de la Generalitat Valenciana

    The Palau de la Generalitat is a rare survivor. It is one of the few medieval buildings in Europe that still serves as the seat of the government that originally built it. The institution, the Diputació del General, was…

    Built: 1500 · Style: Valencian Gothic · Wikidata

  6. Valencia Cathedral in Valencia
    Diego Delso / CC BY-SA 3.0

    6Valencia CathedralChurch

    Valencia Cathedral is a vertical timeline of the city’s soul. It was consecrated in 1238 by Bishop Pere d'Albalat right after the Christian conquest, on the site of a former mosque which had itself replaced a Visigothic…

    Built: 1262 · Architect: Francesc Baldomar, Andreu Julià · Style: Valencian Gothic … · Height: 55 m · Wikidata

  7. Church of Santa Catalina, Valencia in Valencia
    Diego Delso / CC BY-SA 3.0

    7Church of Santa Catalina, Valencia

    Just a short walk from the Cathedral, we find the Church of Santa Catalina, a place that perfectly captures how Valencia’s layers of history stack on top of each other

    Built: 1201 · Named after: Catherine of Alexandria · Wikidata

  8. Plaça Redona in Valencia
    Joanbanjo / Public domain

    8Plaça RedonaSquare

    Tucked away in the dense grid of the old town is Plaça Redona, or the 'Round Square

    Built: 1900 · Wikidata

  9. Reial Col·legi Seminari de Corpus Christi in Valencia
    Felivet / Public domain

    9Reial Col·legi Seminari de Corpus ChristiBuilding

    The Reial Col·legi Seminari de Corpus Christi, often called 'El Patriarca,' is a stunning example of how the Italian Renaissance influenced Spanish architecture

    Built: 1586 · Architect: Guillem del Rey · Style: Renaissance architecture · Wikidata

  10. Palau del Marqués de Dos Aigües in Valencia
    Francesco Bini / CC BY-SA 4.0

    10Palau del Marqués de Dos AigüesCastle

    If you want to see the peak of Valencian opulence, the Palau del Marqués de Dos Aigües is it

    Built: 1500 · Architect: Hipólito Rovira, Ignacio Vergara · Style: Rococo · Wikidata

  11. Plaça de l'Ajuntament in Valencia
    Demiannnn / CC BY-SA 2.5

    11Plaça de l'AjuntamentSquare

    Plaça de l'Ajuntament is the beating heart of modern Valencia, but it looked very different just a century ago

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  12. Estació del Nord in Valencia
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    12Estació del NordBuilding

    We end our walk at the Estació del Nord, a masterpiece of Valencian Art Nouveau that opened in 1917

    Built: 1917 · Architect: Demetrio Ribes · Style: Valencian Art Nouveau · Named after: Compañía de los Caminos de Hierro del Norte de España · Wikidata

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Frequently asked questions

The key answers before you start.

Is this a self-guided audio tour?

Yes. In the CityTour AI app (iOS and Android), this is a self-guided audio tour for Valencia — start anytime, at your own pace, with map, stops, and audio narration.

What will you see on this tour?

On this tour you'll see, among others, Mercat Central, Llotja de la Seda, Church of San Nicolás, Torres dels Serrans, Palau de la Generalitat Valenciana, Valencia Cathedral and more sights.

Where does the tour start?

The route starts at Mercat Central and ends at Estació del Nord. You can start anytime — the app guides you to the first stop.

How long does the tour take?

About 104 minutes for 12 stops — at your own pace, with breaks whenever you like.

How much does the tour cost?

This tour costs 15 credits. The exact price depends on the pack you buy and your country — roughly $5.

Is it an outdoor tour — are entry tickets included?

Yes, it's an outdoor tour: the sights are viewed from the outside. Entry tickets are not included, and step-free access cannot be guaranteed.

Is the audio guide available in my language?

The tour and audio guide are available in English, Deutsch, Français, Español, Italiano and 7 more languages. You pick your language in the app.

Can I use the tour offline?

Yes. Tours can be used offline.

Can I ask the AI questions along the way?

Yes. At every stop you can ask the AI directly if you want to know more or didn't understand something.

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