Highlights of Valencia & Central Market Tasting – RY Marketplace

– Learn more about Valencia history & culture
– Get to know the Old Town and the historical importance of it
– Taste the Typical Horchata and Farton

Description

Welcome to Spain’s third largest but perhaps most underdiscovered city, giving you access to everything from history, culture, stunning architecture, beaches and world class parks. Its creative international energy mixes with the old and modern of Spanish cultures along with its unique regional Valencian customs in a special way, from its fabulous festivals to its renowned cuisine, makes the Valencia lifestyle hard to replicate anywhere. With over 300 days of sun on average a year, no wonder Valencians and its residents are so positive and it is continuously voted one of the best cities to live in Europe.

Connect with Valencia like a native by understanding the deep roots of its history on a sensory visit, experiencing the tangibility, smells and tastes of bygone eras. With a local expert, take this walking crash course of 2000 years of Valencian and Spanish history in two hours, and see how it affects world history at large and perhaps even your own personal past. Exploring the gothic quarter and the most emblematic highlights, you will feel a connection to Valencia through the stories related to you. From tribal Iberian to Roman, Medieval and modern times, you will be amazed at the secrets lying in the walls, stones and plazas that you could easily miss without this active, fun and expertly curated visit. We finish at the Central Market, sampling the tastes of history, and mentally digest the vast past of the old kingdom of Aragon.

Who Is This Experience Good For

– Anyone who loves history & culture
– Anyone interested in visiting museums & main monuments
– Anyone interested in markets

What’s Included

– Private expert guide
– Entrances to the UNESCO Silk Exchange
– Horchata and farton tasting at Central Market (or allergy-alternative)

What’s Not Included

– Extra food
– Extra drinks

Know Before You Go

– Minimum Needed: 10 people
– Maximum Capacity: 20 people
– Booking Deadline: 5 days before event
– Weather Dependent: Yes, if there is heavy rain we will have to postpone or cancel.
– Difficulty Level: Easy, but 2 hours walking.
– Special Clothing Required: Yes, comfortable shoes.
– Special Dietary Restrictions: Fartons are not gluten free.
– Extra Cash: Needed for tipping / Shopping at Central Market

Host Introduction 

Valencia Private Tours is a small local agency providing unique small groups authentic experiences, excursions and the best of Valencia’s most passionate, local and fun guides who are all officially government-licensed, following the local laws of historical integrity. Sarah-Kate, a bilingual dual-citizen of the US and Spain, has been connecting foreigners with deep Spanish culture since 2005 and has devoted her life’s work to making history fun, memorable and meaningful. She personally may be your guide, but also has a handful of top-notch guides who are as equally dedicated to Valencian history, culture and preservation of authenticity, such as her husband Vicente, or her other colleagues like Sonia or Josep. You will discover not just the sites of the city, but understand what you are seeing on a deep level from a passionate guide on any of Valencia Private Tour experiences. What is the refund policy?

For questions concerning refunds, please email [email protected]. Please note most bookings made within 24 hours are fully refundable. Bookings made outside the 24 hour policy are not eligible for a refund. Please keep in mind, we will automatically refund bookings that are disrupted by extreme weather conditions, last minute cancellations from our suppliers or the minimum number is not met by the booking deadline.

What happens if my booking is changed/cancelled due to weather?

We’ll control the weather. Just kidding! Remote Year can’t control the weather or many other factors that go into planning events. In the event of a change due to weather, the City Manager will do their best to provide a make-up option. Due to last minute changes and busy monthly schedules, we cannot guarantee it works for everyone but we’ll do our best! If you are not able to attend the make-up date(s), we will fully refund your booking.

I have a discount or gift code, can I use it to complete my purchase?

Yes, once you add your item to your cart and check out, you will be able to input the code before completing the purchase. If you need help finding your code, please double check your inbox. You received an email from Marketplace with the code.

Can I book for a friend / family member?

Yes! We welcome your friends and family coming to visit you while you travel the world. Please refer to our Friends and Family policy: Friends & Family (visitors of active Remotes and active Citizens) may be granted access to private Remote Year events, Local Experiences, Side Trips, Community Events, Local Amenity and Services at an extra cost determined by the Marketplace or City Team. Remote Year reserves the right to deny access to Friends / Family who are over using Remote Year services. To avoid abuse of services, non-active Citizens, op-out Remotes, or Remotes who have left a Program can not use services as Friends & Family of Active Remotes or Active Citizens.

I haven’t received a booking confirmation email, can you help? If I cannot attend, can I transfer my ticket to someone else?

Yes, you may transfer your ticket to another Remote, Citizen or Family/Friend. Please notify the City Manager as soon as possible to confirm the change. Please note, in the case of special dietary requirements, we might not be able to accommodate special requests on last minute changes. Any bookings that require advanced ticketing linked to an individual’s ID might not be approved.

I’m not currently an active Remote Year participant, can I still book?

As a non-active Remote or Citizen, you forego access to any private Remote Year events including Core Experiences, Local Experiences, Community Events, Local Amenity and Services through the Marketplace. Exemptions will be made on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the City Manager.