21 Dec 2024
On this tour, we saw many of Old Town Valencia’s historical gems and markets. The sights were amazing, and our tour guide, Cormac, was very friendly and knowledgeable. We learned about the silk process, from housing the silkworms, to storing the silk, and the old architecture of the buildings indicating where that happened. We saw the vast and impressive Central Market, with all of its culinary offerings. And I can’t forget the Cathedral and its magnificent doors. Cormac showed us tiny less obvious gems, from women weaving lace, daily lives of the people that live here and their way of life, to intricate details on the buildings themselves. We finished our tour in a lovely private space where we were served traditional Spanish tapas and wine. I would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone that wants to get a good and accurate feel for the city, its wine, its culture, and its cuisine.