Are the tours suitable for children?

Yes, though the pace and detailed architectural information may be best suited for children over 10 with an interest in history or design.

Is prior architectural knowledge required?

No, the guides provide clear explanations suitable for all levels of familiarity.

Can I join the tour during rainy weather?

Tours continue rain or shine; bringing weather-appropriate gear is recommended.

Are the tours wheelchair accessible?

Some sections include uneven cobblestones and stairs; please contact the company for specific accessibility accommodations.

How many people are usually in each group?

Groups are kept small to maintain an intimate and interactive experience.

Can tours be customized for private groups?

Yes, Artchitectours offers private tours that can be tailored to group interests and time availability.

Architectural Walking Tours with Artchitectours in Valencia

Stepping into Valencia’s historic core with Artchitectours offers more than a typical sightseeing stroll — it’s an immersive dive into the city’s rich architectural narrative. Operating in the Sarrià-Sant Gervasi neighborhood of Barcelona, this guided experience is tailored for those who appreciate design, history, and urban culture. While technically outside the city center of Valencia, the company’s unique tours focus on Valencia’s iconic landmarks, presenting a rare blend of architectural insight and cultural context brought to life by professional architect-guides.

The Central Market is a highlight — a sprawling Modernist masterpiece with intricately tiled facades and wrought-iron details that echo the city’s Mercantile roots. From there, your guide navigates the labyrinth of narrow streets towards the Santa María Cathedral, where Gothic meets Baroque in a seamless narrative carved in stone and stained glass. The tour culminates at the Serranos Gate, a formidable medieval fortress entrance that outlines Valencia’s evolution from a strategic Mediterranean port to a bustling modern city.

What sets Artchitectours apart is its professional-led approach; these aren’t just guides but practicing architects who decode the structural and stylistic elements that define Valencia's urban landscape. The tour situates these architectural marvels within the ebb and flow of Spain’s broader historical currents, drawing connections from Roman foundations through Renaissance flourishes to contemporary urban renewal.

This experience complements outdoor enthusiasts’ itineraries by melding urban adventure with intellectual discovery. It’s a must for travelers seeking a practical yet enriching way to read the city’s skyline and streetscape like a blueprint to history and innovation. For those in Barcelona’s Sarrià-Sant Gervasi district looking to deepen their connection to Valencia’s built environment, Artchitectours offers unrivaled depth and context in architectural touring.

About Artchitectours

Artchitectours is a Barcelona-based company specializing in architecture-focused guided tours and itineraries across Europe, Asia and the Americas. The company curates city walks, thematic tours and full-day excursions that highlight modernism, Art Deco, contemporary projects and urban regeneration. From Barcelona’s Modernism and Gaudí routes to Parisian Art Deco, covered passages and Place Vendôme, from Lyon’s Confluence developments to Bordeaux’s wine-and-architecture outings, the program covers a broad range of architectural themes.

Each tour description lists key sites and design movements, enabling travelers to select experiences by interest — modern architecture, historic mansions, public space, landscape architecture and large-scale urban projects. Artchitectours operates in multiple cities including Paris, Marseille, Bordeaux, Lyon, Rome, Lisbon, Valencia, Seville, Madrid, Porto, Bilbao, Helsinki, Tokyo, Singapore, Milan, Chandigarh, Brasilia and Casablanca, offering both short walks and longer, in-depth excursions.

The company’s focus is educational sightseeing: tours emphasize context, architects, dates, materials and urban strategies. Booking information, meeting points and practical notes are provided for each itinerary. Artchitectours publishes organized trip summaries and maintains a searchable catalog of experiences that range from neighborhood walks to thematic deep-dives such as social housing, university campuses and waterfront regeneration. The Barcelona base provides regional expertise while the international program connects travelers with contemporary and historical architectural narratives, suitable for students, professionals and curious travelers seeking design-focused exploration.

Tour formats include guided walking tours, bus-supported itineraries, and curated self-guided materials, each accompanied by clear practical details, suggested reading, and local context to help visitors plan time, transport and expectations, and accessibility considerations included.