Free self-guided walk · Valencia

Old town, from the Serranos towers to the Central Market

A free self-guided walk from the Torres de Serranos through the old town past the cathedral to the Silk Exchange and the Central Market.

Distance
1.4 km
Walking time
19 min
Allow
About 2 hours with stops
Stops
6

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About this walk

This walk passes Valencia's medieval gate, Gothic cathedral and UNESCO-listed Silk Exchange.

It ends at the Central Market, one of the largest in Europe.

  • Terrain: Flat throughout.
  • Best time: Morning, when the market is open.

Route map

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Route and stop positions © OpenStreetMap contributors. North is up.

The stops

  1. Torres de Serranos

    Start at the medieval city gate.

  2. Plaza de la Virgen

    The square beside the cathedral.

  3. Valencia Cathedral

    The Gothic cathedral and its bell tower.

  4. Plaza Redonda

    A small circular square of shops.

  5. Silk Exchange

    The Gothic merchants' hall.

  6. Central Market

    Finish at the Modernist food market.

Tips

  • The Central Market closes in the afternoon and on Sundays.
  • The cathedral's Miguelete bell tower can be climbed.
  • Try horchata, a tiger-nut drink, in a traditional horchatería.

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Sources and review date

This walk was last reviewed on 2026-10-28. Distance and walking time come from OpenStreetMap's walking router and don't include time at stops. Opening hours and access change; please check before you go.