Valencia, Spain - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-10-11

Top things to do in Valencia

Things to do in Valencia include City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia Cathedral & Miguelete Tower, Mercado Central. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 3-day itinerary for Valencia

Here is what 3 days in Valencia look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1Arrival at noon

Stops
4
Walking
1h 30m
  1. 1
    Oceanogràfic
    400 m (🚶 7 min)
  2. 2
    City of Arts and SciencesMuseum
    2.3 km (🚶 36 min / 🚌 14 min)
  3. 3
    Mestalla StadiumStadium
    3.1 km (🚶 47 min / 🚌 19 min)
  4. 4
    Malvarrosa Beach
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Day 2

Stops
7
Walking
58 min
  1. 1
    Museum of CeramicsArt museum
    350 m (🚶 5 min)
  2. 2
    Lonja de la Seda
    200 m (🚶 3 min)
  3. 3
    Church of San NicolásChurch
    450 m (🚶 7 min)
  4. 4
    Torres de SerranosTower
    400 m (🚶 6 min)
  5. 5
    Barrio del CarmenNeighbourhood
    550 m (🚶 11 min)
  6. 6
    Turia GardensGarden
    1.9 km (🚶 26 min)
  7. 7
    Bioparc ValenciaZoo
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Day 3Return at noon

Stops
3
Walking
7 min
  1. 1
    Mercado CentralMarket hall
    400 m (🚶 6 min)
  2. 2
    Valencia Cathedral & Miguelete TowerChurch
    100 m (🚶 1 min)
  3. 3
    Plaza de la VirgenSquare
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The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Valencia?

City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia Cathedral & Miguelete Tower, Mercado Central, Turia Gardens, Torres de Serranos, Oceanogràfic and 9 more.

What can you do in 3 days in Valencia?

Day 1: Oceanogràfic, City of Arts and Sciences, Mestalla Stadium, Malvarrosa Beach. Day 2: Museum of Ceramics, Lonja de la Seda, Church of San Nicolás, Torres de Serranos. Day 3: Mercado Central, Valencia Cathedral & Miguelete Tower, Plaza de la Virgen.

Which museums are worth visiting in Valencia?

Museums worth visiting in Valencia: City of Arts and Sciences and Museum of Ceramics.

Which churches are worth seeing in Valencia?

Churches worth seeing in Valencia: Valencia Cathedral & Miguelete Tower and Church of San Nicolás.

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