Valencia · SELF-GUIDED TOURS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 8 self-guided tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Small-group bike tour from València to the beach, with a snack and drink finish, plus the Bike Guy VLC app and a personalized map.
“We enjoyed this experience very much, cover. The guide was excellent and the bike ride was a lot of fun.”
Visit the Ducal Palace of Gandía with entry and a 45-minute audio guide, featuring the Golden Gallery and Borgia-era rooms.
Easy e-bike route from Ruzafa and Turia Gardens to the City of Arts and Sciences, then Albufera Lake for birdlife views.
“Het was een mooie fietstocht. Alleen jammer dat de fietsen duidelijk een smeerbeurt/onderhoud nodig hadden. De pracht van de natuur onderweg werd verstoord door het constante gepiep en gerammel van de fietsen.”
A self-guided smartphone audio tour of Valencia. Start at Torres de Serranos, follow GPS to top sights, and use offline maps in English or Spanish.
“The commentary was very informative. Excellent value for money. I would have preferred some sort of indication that it is time to walk to the next site (otherwise they play continuously one after another and you’re in the wrong location).”
Self-guided audio walk from Turia Gardens to Valencia’s gates, linking Roman river history with cathedrals, markets, and archaeology for $11.99.
“We really enjoyed the tour. The narrator was witty & enjoyable to listen to. We liked learning more about the city at our own pace and having the ability to listen to it whenever we wanted. We wished that there was more flexibility with the exact starting point and also if we missed a particular sight, it would have been nice to still play the audio regarding the missing place. Twice, we were in extremely close radius and still had to miss the audio. Also, the directions for using the audio guide weren't good. I figured out the map later and also that I could turn it off. But at…”
Valencia 2-in-1 bike and walking audio guide with 40+ stops over 8 days, covering Turia Park, old town, beaches.
“Found the app a bit frustrating but overall was great. Felt I saw a lot of València.”
A 45-minute self-guided audio walk through Valencia’s highlights, with offline maps, clear narration, and market and cat-café charm.
“We chose this tour because it was self guided and we could proceed as we wanted. We stopped longer at some stops to absorb the informative facts provided. Susie’s voice is strong and clear. She knows about all things Valencian and shares it easily. She can provide history as well as information about the great foods and wines available in Valencia.”
Valencia Historic Center audio tour with earphones. See Central Market, Silk Exchange, cathedral area, and churches at your pace in about 1.75 hours.
“Bien pour découvrir la vieille ville par contre il serait bien d’avoir le circuit des différents monuments et leur nom au départ J’aurais préféré faire la visite dans ma langue maternelle plutôt qu’en anglais”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
