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More than 2,000 years of history, world famous architecture, beautiful parks, plazas and beaches, incredible nightlife, delicious cuisine and world class sporting events, all mixed in with the relaxed Mediterranean climate and lifestyle that Spain is famous for. With all this and more it’s not surprising Valencia is one of Europe’s most exciting travel destinations and there is no better way to see this vibrant city than from a GoCar. This talking car will guide you to all the biggest attractions and some of the best kept secrets this beautiful city has to offer all the while telling you stories and giving you information which helps bring the city to life.
To help you find your way around Valencia the tour has been divided into 5 routes which are all connected but the true beauty of all GoCar tours is the flexibility, you can create your own personal tour that is as long or as short as you choose.
Central Route
This route takes you past the medieval watch towers, right into the heart of Valencia. You will wind your way through ancient streets, encountering stunning architecture, vibrant plazas and historic monuments. The car will tell you all about the city, from its invasion by Napoleons French troops to the incredible fiesta “Las Fallas” that takes place every year in March. You will also hear about Valencia’s culture and customs and get some great tips for wining, dining and partying while in the city.
This route generally takes just over 1 hour depending on your stops and traffic.
Tour Highlights
-Lonja de Seda (silk market)
-Towers of Serano and Quart
-Plaza Ayuntamiento (City Hall Square)
-Valencia Fine Arts Museum
-Plaza of the Virgen
-Central Market
-Botanic Gardens
-Neighbourhood 'El Carmen'
-Cathedral
-Colon Market
-Estacion del Nord (central train station)
-Turia River
-Plaza del torros (bullring)
-MUVIM Museum
Additional Highlights
-Current Stadium of Valencia CF (Mestalla)
-Royal Gardens
-Plaza Almudin
-Saint Johns Church
-Arco de Triumfo
-Exhibition (Calatrava) Bridge
-Flower bridge
City of Arts and Sciences Route
It would be very difficult to find a display of contemporary architecture any where in the world better than Valencia’s City of Arts and Sciences. On this route you will explore and hear about this world famous ‘city with in a city’, designed by Valencia’s own Santiago Calatrava. The five stunning buildings that make up the city were designed to inspire interest in the arts and sciences so inside you will find many venues dedicated to these subjects, including an interactive science museum, a world class opera house, a huge Imax cinema and Europe’s biggest marine park. The City of Arts and Sciences is Valencia’s most visited attraction and offers something for all ages and interests.
This route generally takes 30 minutes depending on your stops and traffic.
Tour Highlights
-Palau de Musica (Opera House)
-Palau de les Artes (Palace of Arts)
-L'Hemisferic
-Museu de les Ciencies (Science Museum)
-Agora
-L'Oceanografico (Marine Park)
-Grau Bridge
-L'Umbracle
Port and City Beach Route
Since Valencia won the rights to host 2 of the worlds biggest sporting events, the America’s Cup and the Formula 1, the city’s port and beaches where the races are held, have received a multi billion euro makeover, turning the city around so she faces the Mediterranean rather then showing it her backside. On this route you will enter into the port of the Americas Cup, actually drive on Valencia's Formula 1 street circuit and cruise along Valencia’s famous beaches. You will also get some great advice on where to try Valencia’s most famous dish, Paella, and where to party during the summer months.
This route generally takes 1 hour depending on your stops and traffic.
Tour Highlights
-Port of the Americas Cup
-F1 street curcuit
-City Beaches
-Edificio de Reloj (The Clock Building)
- Veles e Vents Building
-Commercial Port
-Ayora Gardens
Stadium and BioParc Route
When it comes to sport in Spain it doesn’t get bigger than football and when it comes to football stadiums in Europe it doesn’t get better than Nou Mestalla, Valencia CF’s new, world class football stadium. This route takes you past this incredible stadium (due to be completed in 2009) and tells you all about Spain’s third biggest football club, Valencia CF. What Nou Mestalla is to football fans, BioParc is to animal lovers. This innovative zoo lets you get up-close and personal with the animals of Africa with out the use of cages. It is like you are on a real African safari and GoCar will take you right to the door.
This route generally takes 45 minutes depending on your stops and traffic.
Tour Highlights
-New stadium of Valencia CF (Nou Mestalla)
-BioParc
-Modern Art museum
-New commercial centre
-Palau de congreso (Palace of Congress)
- Parque de Cabecera (City park)
- Carcel Modelo (old city prison)
Picnic Route (Saler Beach and Albufera Nature Park)
Very few visitors to Valencia get to enjoy or even realize the natural beauty that lies just outside the city limits. On this route GoCar takes you to Valencia’s most beautiful beach, El Saler, and one of the Iberian Peninsulas’ most important nature parks, La Albufera. In these natural surroundings you can relax and enjoy a picnic, far removed from the hustle and bustle of the city.
This route generally takes 1 hour to visit El Saler Beach or 1.5 hours to visit La Albufera Nature Park depending on your stops and traffic.
Tour Highlights
-El Saler Beach
-La Albufera Nature Park
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS
All day
Combine all of the above for a grand tour of all of Valencia. This option allows you to take your time and take lots of detours, stops for shopping, visits, coffee, tapas, relaxing on the beach, etc.
This option is the most economical per hour and ensures that you don’t miss anything that Valencia has to offer.
Blaze your own trail
The cars are also available for general hire for those who want to blaze their own trail through the city. Explore the city streets, neighbourhoods, beaches and parks on your own listening to your own music.
Foreign-language tours are also available
Experience Valencia in a GoCar that speaks English and Spanish! Other language tours are available shortly.
