6 Days in Valencia

Discover Valencia in 6 days and don't miss out on a thing!

If you only have six days to spend in Valencia, you should organise your trip well to make the most of it. Here is a complete guide so you can squeeze a lot into your trip!

Before we begin, Download the Valencia Tour guide to discover recommendations on where to eat, what to see and what to do, maps of the city and some interesting tourist routes. You can also download a map of Valencia with tourist routes. 

Some advice: In order to save time and money, buy a Valencia Tourist Card and enjoy free tickets and discounts, as well as tapas and drinks.

 


 

DAY 1

HISTORIC CENTRE

Valencia has one of the oldest historic centres in Europe. The city has over 2000 years of history and you will be able to discover so much, such as the Holy Chalice in the Cathedral, Lonja de la Seda (gothic-style civil treasure and UNESCO World Heritage Site), the Central Market (one of the largest markets with the richest, fresh produce in Europe), the spectacular frescoes in the San Nicolás Church, and a long etcetera.

DON'T MISS OUT ON THE HISTORIC CENTRE

So you don't miss out on anything, book a guided visit to discover the centre of Valencia on foot or take the Tourist Bus to uncover more about the city.

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Iglesia San Nicolás
Reduced admission with València Tourist Card

Entrance ticket to San Nicolás, the Sistine Chapel of Valencia

€10.00
Entrance ticket to San Nicolás, the Sistine Chapel of Valencia
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bus turistic parada
-5 € València Tourist Card

Valencia Tourist Bus Tour (red bus)

€22.00
Valencia Tourist Bus Tour (red bus)
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Vista de la Plaza del Arzobispo con la Catedral de Valencia al fondo.
15% off Valencia Tourist Card

Essential Valencia and its World Heritage Sites

€18.00
Essential Valencia and its World Heritage Sites

 

DAY 2

CITY OF ARTS, OCEANOGRÀFIC AND FALLA MUSEUM

Travel to the future while visiting Valencia! Don't miss out on the avant-garde architecture at the City of Arts and Sciences, the inside of the Science Museum and the best IMAX films at l'Hemisfèric. Discover the ocean floor at Oceanogràfic, the largest aquarium in Europe.

Afterwards, you can visit the Falla Museum dedicated to the amazing falla tradition in the city, also declared an intangible heritage festivity by UNESCO since 2016.

FORGET LONG QUEUES

Buy your tickets for the City of Arts and Sciences beforehand and access the venue by showing your tickets on your mobile phone. Forget long queues!

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beluga oceanogràfic
10% off Valencia Tourist Card

Oceanogràfic Valencia Aquarium Ticket

€37.10
Oceanogràfic Valencia Aquarium Ticket
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Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias
10% off Valencia Tourist Card

Ticket to the Entire Complex of the City of Arts and Sciences

€45.20
Ticket to the Entire Complex of the City of Arts and Sciences
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Oceanografic Valéncia
10% off Valencia Tourist Card

Oceanogràfic Valencia and Science Museum Combined Ticket

€39.10
Oceanogràfic Valencia and Science Museum Combined Ticket

 

DAY 3

BIOPARC AND TURIA GARDENS

On your third day, immerse yourself in the African savannah at Bioparc. Stroll along Parque de Cabecera and the Turia Gardens. Discover it all by bike or on foot, and take in its 18 bridges that cross the gardens. Each one is unique and has a different style. On the way, the Museum of Fine Arts is an essential place to visit, with pieces by Joaquín Sorolla, Goya and Velázquez, as well as a collection of unique medieval reredos.

COMPLETE YOUR VISIT BY VISITING THE ALBUFERA

Hire a bicycle and discover the Turia Gardens from one end to the other! You can get a 20% discount when hiring a bicycle if you have the Valencia Tourist Card.

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Turista haciendo una parada en Hemisfèric con su bici de alquiler de Doyoubike
10% off Valencia Tourist Card

Bike rental in Valencia

€10.00
Bike rental in Valencia
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open bike tour valencia
10% off Valencia Tourist Card

Valencia Open Bike Tour

€32.00
Valencia Open Bike Tour

 

DAY 4

ALBUFERA AND NATURAL BEACHES

Visit a spectacular natural reserve, enjoy a ride in a typical fishing boat and try a Valencian paella right where it was invented. Afterwards, you can visit the area’s natural beaches, followed by enjoying every second of the best sunset in Valencia at l'Albufera natural park.

Parque Natural de l'Albufera
Albufera Natural Park
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Valencia's beaches: within the city limits or wild, the choice is yours!
Playa el Saler Abufera
El Saler

A DAY AT A NATURAL PARK

Ride in a boat around the Albufera natural park and enjoy Valencian cuisine in pure nature. If you do not have a vehicle, catch bus number 25 with the Valencia Tourist Card or the Albufera Bus Turistic.

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Boat trip and Paella in the Albufera

€24.00
Boat trip and Paella in the Albufera
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Imagen de una bici con la Albufera de fondo
10% off Valencia Tourist Card

Bike tour to the Albufera with boat ride. Easy Albufera Bike & Boat Tour

€33.00
Bike tour to the Albufera with boat ride. Easy Albufera Bike & Boat Tour

 

DAY 5

SEAFARING NEIGHBOURHOODS, BEACHES AND THE MARINA

Feel the Mediterranean breeze and relax. Take a walk along the Cabañal and Malvarrosa beaches. Stroll along the promenade and up the side streets, discover the wonderful seafaring neighbourhoods, stop off for some tapas in one of the popular bars and keep walking until you reach the Marina, the perfect end to your walk.

DISCOVER THE CITY'S BEACHES

Paella next to the beach, the coolest and most relaxing night near the sea. The most fun plans are waiting for you.

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Maritime Bike Tour

€25.00
Maritime Bike Tour
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Excursion a vela Mundomarino
10% off Valencia Tourist Card

Sailing excursion along the Valencia coast

€15.00
Sailing excursion along the Valencia coast
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paddle surf
10% off Valencia Tourist Card

Stand up Paddle Surf initiation course (SUP)

€30.00
Stand up Paddle Surf initiation course (SUP)
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motos de agua
10% off Valencia Tourist Card

Jet Ski Rental | Fun & Quads

€80.00
Jet Ski Rental | Fun & Quads

 

DAY 6

SHOPPING IN THE CITY CENTRE, RUZAFA AND ENSANCHE

Save a day to go shopping in the Valencian shopping area. Colón, Poeta Querol, Don Juan de Austria, Jorge Juan, Cirilo Amorós and La Paz streets are by far the best places to go shopping. Take a break at the Colon Market and enjoy its restaurants and cafés. In the afternoon, don't miss out on the cuisine and leisure offer in the Ruzafa neighbourhood.

DISCOVER ENSANCHE AND RUZAFA

If you like shopping, then you will have a ball in Valencia

VALENCIA ITINERARY IN SIX DAYS

Discover the Valencia itinerary in six days and don't miss a thing.

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