Valencia in a day from Madrid in a small group
15-hour trip from Madrid to Valencia by van with up to 8 people: City of Arts and Sciences, Silk Exchange, Central Market and the Carmen quarter.
The guide speaks Spanish. In English you get the explanations through audio or a translation app, not a live guide.
- 15 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Small group
- Spanish, English
- Mobile ticket and instant confirmation
From €360 per person · min. 2 people≈ $402 approx.
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Practical details
- Duration
- 15 hours
- Guide languages
- Spanish · English
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Instant confirmation
- Right after booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- Small group of up to 8 people in a Mercedes van
- Calatrava's City of Arts and Sciences
- Silk Exchange, Central Market, Serranos Towers and El Carmen
- Water and snacks on board
Our take
You can do Valencia as a day trip on your own by high-speed train for less; this tour makes sense if you'd rather have everything organised, in a small group, with someone who knows the city.
What's included
- Transport in an air-conditioned Mercedes Vito or similar
- Water and snacks
- Taxes
Not included
- Meals
Good to know
Things to keep in mind
- Price per person: from 360 €, minimum 2 people per booking
- Departure at 7:00
- Not wheelchair accessible
Meeting point
Calle de Alfonso XI, 2 (next to Retiro Park), Madrid
The experience
What you'll see
The City of Arts and Sciences, Calatrava's masterpiece, and the old town: San Nicolás church, the Silk Exchange, the Serranos Towers, the Carmen quarter and the Central Market.
How it works
It is a small group of up to 8 people, not mixed with other operators. You leave at 7:00 from Calle Alfonso XI, next to Retiro Park, in an air-conditioned van. Meals are on your own. It lasts 15 hours in total.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start, with a full refund. No refund with less than 24 hours' notice.
Frequently asked questions
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The guide speaks Spanish. In English you get the explanations through audio or a translation app, not a live guide.