1, 2 & 3 Day Valencia Itineraries

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Day 1: City of Arts and Sciences

Morning (09:30 - 10:30)

Hemisfèric, Valencia, Spain

Start the morning at Calatrava's eye-shaped IMAX Dome cinema and planetarium, the first building of the City of Arts and Sciences.

Tickets: Choose your screening time when booking; consider a combo ticket with Museu de les Ciències or Oceanogràfic.

Duration: ~45 min (1 screening)

Late morning (11:00 - 14:00)

Oceanogràfic València, Valencia, Spain

Spend the rest of the day at Europe's largest aquarium, including the dolphinarium and the underwater shark tunnel.

Tickets: Timed-entry recommended; dynamic, date-based pricing.

Duration: ~3 - 4 h

Travel: ~15 min walk from Hemisfèric

Route Map — Day 1

📍 Pinned landmarks on map:

1. Hemisfèric 2. Oceanogràfic València

💡 Practical Tips & Recommendations

• Neither Hemisfèric nor Oceanogràfic is free with the Valencia Tourist Card — only a 10% discount applies when a CAC ticket is bought together with the card.
• The full 3-venue CAC combo (+ Museu de les Ciències) costs less than buying each ticket separately.

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Day 2: Old Town & Market

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Morning (09:00 - 10:30)

Mercado Central, Valencia, Spain

Browse one of Europe's oldest working food markets under its Modernisme stained-glass dome; arrive early for the freshest selection.

Tickets: No reservation required; free entry. Closed Sundays.

Duration: ~45 min - 1.5 h

Late morning (11:00 - 12:30)

Valencia Cathedral, Valencia, Spain

Walk over to see the Gothic cathedral and, optionally, climb the Micalet bell tower for city views.

Tickets: €8 adult ticket includes audio guide; Micalet Tower climb is a separate €2 add-on.

Duration: ~1 - 1.5 h

Travel: ~5 min walk from Mercado Central

Route Map — Day 2

📍 Pinned landmarks on map:

1. Mercado Central 2. Valencia Cathedral

💡 Practical Tips & Recommendations

• Mercado Central is free and closed on Sundays — plan this day for Monday-Saturday.
• The Valencia Tourist Card's 7-day tier gives a 20% Cathedral discount; the 24h/48h/72h tiers do not.

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Day 3: Turia Gardens

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Morning (09:00 - 11:00)

Jardín del Turia (Parc de Capçalera), Valencia, Spain

Walk or cycle through the largest section of the former riverbed park, built around its landscaped lake.

Tickets: No reservation required; free, open at all times.

Duration: ~1.5 - 2 h

Afternoon (13:00 - 15:00)

Museu de les Ciències Príncipe Felipe, Valencia, Spain

Follow the Turia Gardens east to the City of Arts and Sciences for an afternoon at the interactive science museum.

Tickets: No mandatory reservation; combo tickets with Hemisfèric or Oceanogràfic cost less than separate admission.

Duration: ~2 h

Travel: ~40 min walk (or a short bus/tram ride) along the gardens

Route Map — Day 3

📍 Pinned landmarks on map:

1. Jardín del Turia (Parc de Capçalera) 2. Museu de les Ciències Príncipe Felipe

💡 Practical Tips & Recommendations

• The Turia Gardens are free the entire way — no pass or ticket needed at any point.
• Museu de les Ciències is not free with the Valencia Tourist Card — only a 10% discount when bought together with the card.

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1, 2 & 3 Day Valencia Itineraries

Day 1: City of Arts and Sciences

Hemisfèric, Valencia, Spain

Oceanogràfic València, Valencia, Spain

💡 Practical Tips & Recommendations

Day 2: Old Town & Market

Mercado Central, Valencia, Spain

Valencia Cathedral, Valencia, Spain

💡 Practical Tips & Recommendations

Day 3: Turia Gardens

Jardín del Turia (Parc de Capçalera), Valencia, Spain

Museu de les Ciències Príncipe Felipe, Valencia, Spain

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