--- title: "Shore Excursion: City Tour with Tapas in 11th Century Monument" lang: en type: tour city: Valencia country: Spain price: 110 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.95 reviews: 119 duration_minutes: 300 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Cruise day, English only rank_in_category: 5 of 11 (Food & Tapas Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/valencia/tours/shore-excursion-city-tour-with-tapas-in-11th-century-monument/ --- # Shore Excursion: City Tour with Tapas in 11th Century Monument **Guidekin's take:** The cruise day version of the Old Town tour: a walk through the historic centre, a look at the City of Arts and Sciences and a tapas and paella meal inside the eleventh century city wall, then transport back to the port, rated 4.95 across 119 reviews. Guide, meal, drinks and the return to the ship are included at €110 per person; port pickup is not. In our comparison: #5 of 11 in Food & Tapas Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview The only tour to combine the best of Valencia's sightseeing and a unique gastronomic experience, with transport back to the port. Accompanied by your passionate guide, explore the unique architecture and history of the Old Town of Valencia before moving forward in time to discover the futuristic masterpiece of the City of Arts & Sciences. In between tours, we invite you into our exclusive venue - the 11th Century original city wall with a Moorish cave and secluded patio. Here, we prepare a lunch of local tapas, paella and prizewinning regional wines to showcase the best of Valencia. At the end of the experience, our driver will take you back to the port with plenty of time to board the ship. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Your guide will be waiting for you in… - Starts 10:00: one departure a day - Food included: Food and Beverages - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €110 per person - Duration: 5h - Rating: 4.95/5 from 119 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Operator: Sea Saffron - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 10:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.95 from 119 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 117 of 119. - 5 stars: 115 (97%) - 4 stars: 2 (2%) - 3 stars: 2 (2%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - Guide (Live Person) - Food and Beverages - Transportation back to the port ## Not included - Personal Purchases - Pick-up from the port ## Itinerary 1. **Local Tour Guide For Valencia Spain** (1h) - With architecture spanning Gothic, Baroque, Arabic and Romanesque styles, there is no shortage of beautiful sites in Valencia’s Old Town. Steeped in history, learn the stories and local legends of the city’s winding streets. From Monday to Saturday, enjoy Mercado Central -... 2. **The experience will continue in our exclusive venue: Valencia’s most historic...** (2h) - The experience will continue in our exclusive venue: Valencia’s most historic venue dating back to the 11th Century. In this Moorish cave and secluded patio space. We invite you to enjoy a tasting menu of local tapas and paella, complemented with prizewinning regional wines. 3. **Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias** (1h) - Finally, immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring City of Arts & Sciences, a futuristic marvel by Calatrava and one of Valencia’s most iconic landmarks. Uncover the stories behind its groundbreaking design, admire the architectural genius, and capture stunning photos at every turn! ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Your guide will be waiting for you in front of the entrance of Unic Daily Goodness, in the neighborhood of El Carmen. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJpWj18VFPYA0RUq_Rw4AEGV8 Ends: Your guide will arrange transportation back to Terminal Trasmediterranea, the terminal of the Cruise Port of Valencia. ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Public transportation options are available nearby - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund - Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking - Minimum drinking age is 18 years - Vehicles are with heating/air conditioning and WiFi - sedan if less than 7 people, or a minibus, more than 7 people - Ticket Entrance in the City of Arts & Sciences is not included. We view the exterior of the buildings to learn the architecture. Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details ## Compared with other Food & Tapas Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #5 of 11** | €110 | 5h | 4.95 (119) | shared | | [Valencia Old Town Tour with Wine & Tapas in 11th Century Historic Monument](/spain/valencia/tours/valencia-old-town-tour-with-wine-tapas-in-11th-century-historic-monument/?format=md) | €75 | 4h | 4.97 (3752) | shared | | [Valencia Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local](/spain/valencia/tours/valencia-food-tour-tapas-drinks-and-delights-with-a-local/?format=md) | €59 | 3h 30m | 4.96 (231) | shared | | [Valencia's Greatest Food, History and Culture Tour](/spain/valencia/tours/valencia-s-greatest-food-history-and-culture-tour/?format=md) | €85 | 3h 30m | 4.97 (179) | shared | Ranked #5 of 11 in Food & Tapas Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €59 to €126, median €83; typical length 3h. 2 of 11 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/spain/valencia/food-tours-valencia/?format=md ## More in Valencia - All Valencia tours: https://guidekin.com/spain/valencia/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/spain/valencia/tours/shore-excursion-city-tour-with-tapas-in-11th-century-monument/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/spain/valencia/?format=md