What languages is the tour offered in?

The tour is conducted in Spanish. Changing to another language is subject to availability and may incur a €10 supplement per person.

Are admissions included?

Entry to the Lonja de la Seda and the Museo de la Seda is included in the tour price, though access can be affected by closures or official events.

Is this tour suitable for children?

Children can join, but the tour content is historical and architectural; consider the group pace and cobbled streets when bringing young children.

Is the route wheelchair accessible?

The walk uses mostly paved streets but includes cobbles and occasional steps; full accessibility is not guaranteed—contact the operator for specifics.

How large are the groups?

Groups are capped at 25 people to keep the experience intimate and manageable.

Walking Valencia's Silk Route: Lonja, Velluters & the Museo de la Seda | City Tour

Q: Where do we meet?

The meeting point is Oficina de Turismo de la Plaza del Ayuntamiento, Plaza del Ayuntamiento, 1, Valencia; arrive 10–15 minutes early to check in.

La Ruta de la Seda en Valencia is a focused two-hour guided walk through the historic silk quarter of Valencia, Spain. Meeting at Oficina de Turismo de la Plaza del Ayuntamiento, Plaza del Ayuntamiento, 1, this tour threads Gothic architecture, merchant palaces, and restored workshops into a compact cultural walk. In the shadow of the Lonja de la Seda—Valencia's late Gothic silk exchange declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1996—carved stone columns and twisted pinnacles recall the city’s medieval wealth. The recently restored Museo de la Seda, housed in the former Colegio del Arte Mayor de la Seda, opens the technical side of the story: looms, samples, and patterns that explain why Valencian silk once led markets across the western Mediterranean. A walk through the barrio of Velluters rewards curious eyes. Look up to spot andanas—covered upper-floor walkways where bolts of cloth were stored—and pause at narrow alleys, courtyard portals, and palatial façades that housed guilds. Street-level workshops and a few remaining artisans keep techniques alive, turning what could be a dry lecture into a tactile, sensory hour. Organized with Fundación Turismo Valencia and guided by a subject expert, the tour includes entry to the Lonja and Museo de la Seda (subject to closures). The group size is capped at 25, the language of the walk is Spanish, and changing groups for another language can incur a €10 supplement per person if available. Practical notes: the meeting point is Oficina de Turismo de la Plaza del Ayuntamiento, Plaza del Ayuntamiento, 1, Valencia; arrive 10–15 minutes early to check in. The route covers mostly paved streets and is accessible to casual walkers, but cobbles and occasional narrow steps mean sensible shoes are required. Bring water, a light jacket, and comfortable footwear. Timing matters: mornings are cooler and quieter, while late afternoons throw long shadows that dramatize Gothic carvings. Museum closures and public events can alter access, so check availability before you go. Combine this tour with nearby stops: the Mercado Central for food and the Catedral de Valencia to extend the historical arc. Travelers who want hands-on context can time a visit to workshops still producing traditional textiles, and local shops sell reproductions and silk-based souvenirs. La Ruta de la Seda offers a concentrated lens onto how trade shaped streets, laws, guilds, and livelihoods. It is compact enough for a single afternoon but detailed enough to change how you notice the city. Start at the Tourist Info desk and use the tour to orient an overall visit. For architecture lovers, design students, and curious travelers, this route unlocks a chapter of Valencia's past; the Museo de la Seda and Lonja anchor a living textile story today

About Turiart

Turiart is a València-based experiences provider offering guided cultural and family tours across València and the surrounding region. Based in València, Comunidad Valenciana, Turiart presents a range of multilingual guided experiences in Spanish, English, French and Italian. Tours include short two-hour walks through Valencia’s historic centre highlighting UNESCO World Heritage sites such as the Lonja de la Seda and visits to the Town Hall. Family-oriented options combine games and activities for children and adults. Specialized experiences explore local culture and production: the Valencia Orange Tour at Huerto Ribera focuses on citrus cultivation, seasonal fruit picking and tasting in a 19th-century orchard setting; El Cabanyal tours examine the neighborhood’s architecture, maritime heritage and local community. Historical routes trace the legacy of the Borja family and map Valencia’s evolution across more than two millennia. Art and design walks survey contemporary galleries and public art with guided interpretation. Additional offerings include guided rice-focused excursions to the Albufera natural park, themed mystery and legends tours, and private concerts with tastings. Several experiences advertise special access to key monuments. Turiart publishes tours in multiple languages including French and Italian itineraries titled in those languages. Booking options range from public scheduled walks to private guided visits. The company emphasizes cultural interpretation, accessible family formats and experiential activities tied to local food and heritage. Turiart describes each trip with specific summaries and practical details to help visitors select the appropriate experience.

Information on durations, languages and meeting points is included in each trip listing for trip planning.

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