City of the Arts and Sciences

In Valencia

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£158 pp
3h 0 mins · 4.7 (36)
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City of the Arts and Sciences
Guided tour around the City of the Arts and Sciences in order to see the magnificent new architecture of our architect Santiago Calatrava. It is a space for leisure, culture and scientific activities, somewhere to learn and have fun at the same time. Over 350.000 m2 in size This complex comprises the Ágora, Science Museum Prince Felipe, an IMAX cinema and the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia, a majestic Opera House. In the Opera House -Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia- houses one of the most important artistic and cultural centres worldwide, and is a highly relevant international architectural reference. During the tour, visitors can access the areas where opera and musical performances offered by Palau de les Arts each season take place.
Free cancellation Private tour Pickup included

What's included

  • Professional guide

What's not included

  • Entrance fees (unless they are free)
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation to/from attractions

Itinerary

  1. Walking tour around the buildings from Santiago Calatrava: Prince Philip Museum, the planetarium or Hemispheric (an IMAX cinema), the Umbracle (promenade with palm trees, bitter oranges, aromatic plants ....), the Agora, and the Opera House Reina Sofia. This complex is called the City of the Arts and Science. We could visit the museum in order to see the temporary exhibitions about science and technology or the Opera House Reina Sofia, during this tour, visitors could access the areas where opera and musical performances offered by Palau de les Arts each season take place. The Oceanographic is behind the City of the Arts and Sciences and has nothing to do with the City of the Arts and Sciences, it is another project from Felix Candela. The visit to the City of the Arts and Sciences is an outdoor tour, and does not include entrance fees. If you wish to access the Reina Sofia Opera or the Principe Felipe Museum or even the Oceanographic Park, we can buy the ticket directly.

Meeting & end point

Meeting point
At the entrance of the bus parking
End point
To be agreed with the client

Practical information

Operated by
Guía Valencia
Travellers per booking
1–15
Languages
de, en, it, fr, es
Confirmation
INSTANT_THEN_MANUAL

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Important notes

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is require

Frequently asked questions

This tour lasts approximately 3 hours. Allow a little extra time at either end if you need to transfer between the ship and the excursion meeting point.

The excursion price typically covers transport, a qualified guide, and the activities listed in the description above. Meals, gratuities, personal shopping, and any entrance fees not mentioned in the description are usually paid separately on the day.

Age and fitness guidance for this excursion is not specified in the data we hold. The tour description above is the best guide — if you have any specific concerns, contact your cruise line's excursion desk before departing the ship.