3-day itinerary · Valencia
3 Days in Valencia: First-Time Highlights
This plan suits first-time visitors seeking a mix of sightseeing, culture and outdoor experiences. Start with a city overview and historic buildings, then explore cooking traditions, contemporary sights, the coast and nature.
Customize this with AIDay 1: City overview and historic highlights
Get oriented with a broad sightseeing tour before exploring historic architecture and finishing with a guided wine tasting.
Morning
Valencia Complete Tour by Tuk Tuk
Explore Valencia by tuk tuk for an introduction to its historical and cultural highlights.
Afternoon
Valencia: Cathedral, St. Nicholas & Silk Exchange Tour + Tickets
Discover the Cathedral, St. Nicholas and Silk Exchange with a guide, putting the city's architectural heritage into context.
Evening
Wine Tasting Experience with a Professional Sommelier in Valencia City Center
Taste wines with a professional sommelier, adding a guided tasting experience to your first day of sightseeing.
Day 2: Paella, modern sights and performance
Combine hands-on food culture with the City of Arts and Sciences and a live flamenco performance.
Morning
Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia
Visit Central Market and learn to cook paella step by step, connecting market ingredients with a signature Valencian dish.
Afternoon
City of Arts and Sciences Private Segway Tour
Explore the City of Arts and Sciences by Segway for a contemporary contrast to the previous day's historic sights.
Evening
Dinner with flamenco in Valencia
Watch a live flamenco show, rounding out a day of food and architecture with a performance-focused cultural experience.
Day 3: Coast, nature and tapas
Head outdoors for city-to-beach cycling and a nature-focused boat ride before closing with a local-led food tour.
Morning
Fun, City to Beach bike tour. Small groups + BikeGuyVLC Tips App!
Cycle from the city to the beach with a small group, bringing a coastal perspective to your Valencia introduction.
Afternoon
Albufera Natural Park Tour from Valencia: Boat Ride & Local Guide
Explore Albufera Natural Park with a local guide and boat ride, balancing urban sightseeing with a nature experience.
Evening
Valencia Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local
Sample tapas and drinks with a local guide, finishing your first visit through Valencia's food culture.
Experiences are supplied by our partner Viator and booked on their site. Check times, prices and availability before you go.