About this tour
In 1957 the river Turia flooded Valencia. The city moved the river — and turned the old riverbed into a 9 km park that runs through the heart of town. We ride the whole thing.
The route ends at Santiago Calatrava's City of Arts and Sciences — the white, sculptural complex that has become the postcard of modern Valencia. Your guide knows every architectural story behind it.
It's flat, traffic-free and so easy that a confident eight-year-old can ride it. We finish at the marina with a horchata or a craft beer, then loop back through the old city.
Highlights
- ★Ride the full 9 km Turia Gardens park
- ★Up close to the Hemisfèric, Palau de les Arts and Oceanogràfic
- ★Architectural commentary from a Valencia-trained guide
- ★Stop at the marina from the 2007 America's Cup
- ★Perfect for families and very nervous riders
What the day looks like
- 1
16:00
Meet at Puente de las Flores
Bike fit and intro to the Turia park.
- 2
16:20
Ride the Turia Gardens
9 km of car-free park through the old riverbed, with photo stops.
- 3
17:10
City of Arts and Sciences
Architectural walking tour around Calatrava's buildings.
- 4
17:50
Marina del Real
Cycle to the old America's Cup harbour and stop for a drink.
- 5
18:30
Return through the old city
Easy ride back to the start with a sunset view of the cathedral.
What's included
Included
- ✓Premium hybrid bike or kid's bike
- ✓Helmet, lock, child seat available on request
- ✓Local guide
- ✓Bottled water and energy bar
- ✓Horchata or craft beer at the marina stop
Not included
- ✕Tickets to the Oceanogràfic or Hemisfèric (optional add-on)
- ✕Hotel pickup
- ✕Lunch
- ✕Gratuities