---
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 {price}
rank_in_category: 4 of 4 (City of Arts & Sciences)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-15
data_updated: 2026-09-15
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.

## 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.

## 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

## 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

## 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

## How it compares in City of Arts & Sciences

Ranked **#4 of 4** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume).

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