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5 Days in Vibrant Valencia: A Solo Adventure

Florin Cojocaru

9 Nov 2023

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Embark on an unforgettable solo journey through the enchanting city of Valencia, Spain. Explore bustling markets, stunning parks, historic landmarks, and modern architectural wonders. Get ready for an immersive cultural experience in this vibrant Mediterranean gem.

Trip to Valencia

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

+

$0

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$ 17

Hotel One Shot Colon 46

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Mercat Municipal del Cabanyal

A wide variety of staples & gourmet foods are sold inside a busy market with wine & a flower shop.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Gulliver park

Whimsical park where children climb & slide on a massive play structure of the character Gulliver.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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Directions

Jardí de Montfort

Compact city garden in an elegant setting with fountains, statues, fruit trees & flora.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Parc Central

Modern, regenerated city park with landscaped gardens, a playground, fountain & dog area.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 2

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$20

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$ 4

Hotel One Shot Colon 46

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Plaça de Bous de València

Grand 19th-century bullring still used for bullfighting, alongside guided tours & a museum.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Mercat de Colon

This iconic 1916 former market set in a grand modernist building is now a dining & shopping hub.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

13 - 20 min

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Directions

Instal·lacions dels Jardins del Túria

Green space where there was once a river, featuring sports courts, play equipment & a bike path.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Torres de Serranos

Imposing, Gothic-style towers, part of the old city walls, offering views of Valencia & the river.

12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

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$10

15 - 22 min

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Directions

Jardí Botànic

University's greenhouses & botanical garden, with 4500 species including palms & exotic flora.

1:45 PM - 3:45 PM

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$10

Day 3

+

$58

·

$ 7

Hotel One Shot Colon 46

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Bioparc Valencia

Zoo with naturalistic habitats for animals including lions, giraffes, gorillas & elephants.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$58

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Quart Towers

Twin gothic-style defensive towers that were built in the 1400s as part of Valencia's city wall.

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

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Free

14 - 21 min

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Directions

Plaza de la Reina

Lively square bordered by cafes, bars, shops & historic buildings, with a fountain & shaded benches.

12:45 PM - 1:15 PM

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Free

Day 4

+

$83

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$ 7

Hotel One Shot Colon 46

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Valencia Cathedral

Mainly Gothic-style cathedral, said to house the Holy Grail, plus a historic tower with city views.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$15

13 - 16 min

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Directions

L'Oceanogràfic

Vast aquarium with a dolphinarium & 500 species in versions of the world's main marine ecosystems.

10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$68

Day 5

+

$114

·

$ 7

Hotel One Shot Colon 46

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Museu de les Ciències Príncipe Felipe

Bright, modern science museum featuring a variety of interactive exhibits & workshops.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$20

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias

State-of-the-art science complex set within a landscaped park with a huge aquarium & IMAX screen.

10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$94

Budget breakdown: $314 In total

Activities & Food:$275

Transport:$39