--- title: Walking Tour City of the Arts and Sciences lang: en type: tour city: Valencia country: Spain price: 180 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 4.72 reviews: 36 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [de, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Prams, private walk at €180 per group/vehicle rank_in_category: 4 of 4 (City of Arts & Sciences) schedule_checked: 2026-09-15 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/valencia/tours/walking-tour-city-of-the-arts-and-sciences/ --- # Walking Tour City of the Arts and Sciences **Guidekin's take:** A private guided walk around the City of Arts and Sciences, priced per group, taking in Calatrava's buildings from the Àgora and the science museum to the Umbracle gardens and the opera house from outside, rated 4.72 across 36 reviews. The guide is included at €180 per group/vehicle for the group for 3h; entrance fees are not. Wheelchair accessible. In our comparison: #4 of 4 in City of Arts & Sciences, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Guided walking tour around the City of the Arts and Sciences in order to see the magnificent new architecture of our architect Santiago Calatrava. It is a space for leisure, culture and scientific activities, somewhere to learn and have fun at the same time. Over 350.000 m2 in size This complex comprises the Ágora, Science Museum Prince Felipe, an IMAX cinema, The Umbracle, a beautiful garden, and the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia, a majestic Opera House, the -Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia- houses one of the most important artistic and cultural centres worldwide, and is a highly relevant international architectural reference. During the walking tour, guests may purchase tickets for the venue of their choice or for the Oceanogràfic park by purchasing tickets directly there. Another option is to take the CAS walking tour and then visit the Marina using public transportation or a taxi, if desired. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 94 pickup points - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 94 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €180 per group/vehicle - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.72/5 from 36 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Guía Valencia - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish - Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site - Booking: mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-15 ## Reviews 4.72 from 36 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 34 of 36. - 5 stars: 28 (78%) - 4 stars: 6 (17%) - 3 stars: 2 (6%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - Professional guide ## Not included - Entrance fees (unless they are free) - Food and drinks - Transportation to/from attractions ## Itinerary 1. **Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias** (pass by, no stop) - Walking tour around the buildings from Santiago Calatrava: Prince Philip Museum, the planetarium (an IMAX cinema), the Umbracle (promenade with palm trees, bitter oranges, aromatic plants....), the Agora, and the Opera House Reina Sofia. This complex is called the City of the... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-15 - 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 At the entrance of the bus parking Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJJRWT-eVIYA0RiKhv6WUqhb8 Pickup points listed by the operator: 94 Ends: To be agreed with the client ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - May be operated by a multi-lingual guide - Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is require ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €180 | €90 | | 4 | €180 | €45 | | 6 | €180 | €30 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in City of Arts & Sciences start at €45 per person. ## Compared with other City of Arts & Sciences | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #4 of 4** | €180 per group | 3h | 4.72 (36) | private | | [City of Arts and Sciences Private Segway Tour](/spain/valencia/tours/city-of-arts-and-sciences-private-segway-tour/?format=md) | €60 | 2h | 4.99 (199) | private | | [Valencia Arts and Sciences Segway Tour](/spain/valencia/tours/valencia-arts-and-sciences-segway-tour/?format=md) | €50 | 1h 30m | 5.0 (34) | private | | [Valencia: Old Town to City of Arts E-Bike Tour](/spain/valencia/tours/valencia-old-town-to-city-of-arts-e-bike-tour/?format=md) | €45 | 3h | 4.89 (37) | shared | Ranked #4 of 4 in City of Arts & Sciences by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €45 to €60, median €50; typical length 2h 30m. 3 of 4 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/city-of-arts-and-sciences-tours/?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/walking-tour-city-of-the-arts-and-sciences/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/spain/valencia/?format=md