Valencia silk tour
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Valencia silk tour

Free cancellation
Language: English, Spanish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 2 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Discover the legacy of the silk trade industry in Valencia
  • Visit the Lonja de Seda with an expert guide
  • Learn everything about silk production and trade directly from the experts
What to expect

Join this walking tour and discover the legacy of the silk trade industry in Valencia. Accompanied by an expert guide, you'll enjoy a pleasant walk from the Plaza del Ayuntamiento square to the Lonja de la Seda.

Prepare yourself to admire this building's exterior in Medieval gothic style which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your visit will continue inside, where you'll enter the Patio de Los Naranjos, the Contract Hall, the Chapel, and the Pavilion of the Consulate. Don't miss the opportunity to learn more about the historical and architectural details, as well as the importance of this place in Spain and internationally.

Your visit will continue in the Museum and College of High Silk Art, which is the oldest and largest archive in Europe related to the silk industry. Get ready to discover the key moments in the development of the industry in Valencia, and visit the building's noble rooms such as the Hall of Fame, the Historical Archive, and the chapel. You'll also find out how the silk looms of the 18th and 19th centuries worked.

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What's included
  • check Entrance to the Lonja de Seda and the Colegio del Arte Mayor de la Seda
  • check Expert guide
Where

Plaça de l'Ajuntament, 1, València, Spain

Meeting point:
Tourism info point in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento square.
What to remember
  • This tour is operated by a bilingual guide (English, Spanish)
  • This tour operates every Saturday at 11.00 am. You'll receive the scheduled time confirmation in the voucher after booking
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Provider
Visit València
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

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