Street Art in Old Valencia
Valencia, Spain
From EUR 49.00
Office phone number: +34 678 196 861
Street Art in Old Valencia
Valencia, Spain
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Oranges, paella… and street art? Yes! Didn’t you know? Valencia is bursting with creativity, from wall murals to politically charged graffiti, making the city feel like an open-air museum. Wander the cobbled streets and hear the stories behind the city’s booming street art scene, with pit stops for a local snack and delicious local brews.
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Highlights
- Discover intriguing street art by local and international artists
- Wander Valencia’s cobbled streets and explore the famed historical district of El Carmen
- Learn how history and politics have influenced the evolution of street art in Valencia
- Sample a traditional horchata drink and sweet fartón at one of the city’s oldest horchaterias
- Taste some of the city’s most delicious local craft beers
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Schedule details
- Duration: 3 hours
- Meeting point:
Side entrance of Mercado Central on Carrer de Palafox. Across from ‘Restaurante El Gallo de Oro’. Please only come to this entrance as the Mercado has many other entrances.
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- Starting time: 4.30 PM
- Ending point:
Close to Mercado Central
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, horchata and fartón snack, pint of craft beer.
Exclusions: Additional food and beverages, souvenirs and items of a personal nature, tips/gratuities for your guide.
Valencia’s got some serious street art cred. Since the early ’90s, local and international artists (some famous, others unknown) have used the walls of Valencia as an avenue for self-expression and spreading messages to the people — from political and satirical commentary to debates over which ingredients make the most authentic paella. This artistic culture has led to Valencia being one of the best-known cities for street art in Spain, inspiring the birth of many local street art festivals celebrated throughout the year.
On this Valencia street art tour, you’ll explore the historic district of El Carmen to uncover some of the city’s best graffiti and street art that’s hidden within the labyrinth of cobbled streets. We’ll share a few local tales and tell you how street art can be so much more than just graffiti on a wall. From our unique insider’s perspective, you’ll learn about the city’s local and international artists and the inspiration behind their intriguing works.Even if you don’t know anything about graffiti and street art, we’re confident you’ll love exploring the local neighbourhood and seeing these beautiful and thought-provoking works of art with us!
Your Valencia walking tour will start outside the popular Mercado Central to check out some street art around the area, then continue on to El Carmen. Along the way, we’ll pass by iconic sights such as the UNESCO-honoured La Lonja building, all while discussing the street art that exists all around these sites.
We’ll also stop in at one of the city’s oldest horchaterias to sample Valencia’s most beloved drink, horchata de chufa (a sweet drink made from tigernuts), accompanied with a tasty fartón (a sweet pastry).
We’ll cap off the tour at one of our favourite Valencian craft beer bars where you’ll get the chance to sample some local brews, likely very different from the beers you’re used to back home! Could there be any better way to finish off an epic afternoon of local art and culture? We didn’t think so!
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, horchata and fartón snack, pint of craft beer.
Exclusions: Additional food and beverages, souvenirs and items of a personal nature, tips/gratuities for your guide.
Dress standard: Valencia has some of the best weather in Spain but its summers can be hot and humid. Please dress according to the weather (hats will be handy on hot summer days). Comfortable walking shoes are a must!
Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Child Policy: This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6. You can do so in the special request box on the checkout page.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +34 678 196 861
Email address: info@valenciaurbanadventures.com
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