Valencian Art Nouveau: A Self-Guided Walk Through Eixample
Valencia, Spain
From 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours
Art & Culture
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Walking Tours
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History
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City Highlights
Date
Today
May 18, 2025
What You Will Do
Valencia’s Eixample district is the ultimate Art Nouveau hotspot, and this self-guided walking tour reveals over 50 modernist masterpieces hidden in plain sight. Away. from the touristy historic center, this elegant, bourgeois neighborhood is where the real magic happens. You’ll discover the revolutionary 20th-century style that reshaped the city, where buildings burst with whimsical figures and intricate botanical designs. Starting at Plaça de la Porta de la Mar, you’ll see early masterpieces by Francisco Javier Goerlich, including Valencia’s very first Art Nouveau building, Edificio de los Dragones. As we walk, I’ll share the history of Gran Vía del Marqués del Túria and its distinguished residents, the bittersweet story of the House of Swallows, and the enchanting Casa Ortega, where the tour ends. Along the way, you’ll explore Valencia’s Golden Triangle, marvel at Mercat de Colón, and uncover groundbreaking architectural innovations.
What's Included?
- Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- App for Android and iOS
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
What's Not Included?
- Smartphone and headphones
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Food and drink
- Transportation
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
This tour starts at Plaça de la Porta de la Mar, in the small square between Av. de Navarro Reverter and Carrer del Gravador Esteve. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket.
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Placa Porta del Mar
Start your journey at this historic square, a gateway to Valencia’s elegant Eixample district. While we’ll marvel at its commanding monument, entry to nearby landmarks is not included in this tour.
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Additional Information
This activity is operated by VoiceMap Audio Tours
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a self-guided walking tour, so no transportation is provided. However, public transportation to and from the starting and ending points is generally wheelchair accessible in Valencia.
- Most of the tour route follows paved streets and sidewalks, which are wheelchair accessible. However, some areas might have slight inclines, cobblestones, or narrow sidewalks, which could pose minor challenges. There are no stairs on the primary route.
Guide Options
- Audio Guide - English
- Printed Guide - English