Valencia Medieval Tour
At a Glance
Tour Details
Explore Valencia's Medieval history with a licensed guide in this walking tour. Valencia is full of history. Founded by Romans 2000 years ago, settled by Arabs and reconquered by Christians, Valencia became a powerful cultural capital in Europe thanks to the Literature and the economic power provided by the silk industry. Silk arrived from China and Venice, Valencia bacame the main port for this fabric in Aragon Kingdom first and Spain later and developed an important Silk industry here.
Passing the years Valencia left its economic power to other cities as Barcelona or Madrid but the culture, history and tradiditions kept. The amazing Torres de Serrano, where the most important Prado paintings as Velazquez, Goya, Rembrandt, Greco were safe during the Spanish Civil War or the hidden Muslim Walls which are now part of the urban landscape.
What Makes This Tour Special
- Expert guidance from a licensed local historian.
- Access to lesser-known historical sites within the city.
- In-depth exploration of the silk industry and its impact on Valencia's economy.
Historical Background
Is This Tour Worth It?
This walking tours activity is highly rated at 5.0/5 across 16 reviews, running 2h from ~$13 per person.
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Pros
- +Outstanding rating: 5.0/5
- +Booked through Viator
Cons
- -Cancellation policy not specified
- -Requires low - the tour involves moderate walking on flat terrain, suitable for most fitness levels. fitness level
- -Inclusions not listed
