City of Arts and Sciences & Paella
You’ll experience the best of both modern and medieval Valencia over the course of the day, starting with the City of Arts and Sciences.
Designed by Spanish star-chitect Santiago Calatrava, La Ciudad is a compelling, futuristic set of buildings. Your guide will take you through their background before bringing you on a tour of Valencia’s medieval city center and delicious local paella at a seaside restaurant.
Shore Thing Highlights
Enjoy a walking tour of Valencia’s many medieval landmarks — including its 13th-century cathedral and basilica — in the city center
Sit down for a seaside lunch of local paella, wine, and tapas at La Marcelina, a popular restaurant at Malvarrosa Beach
Need to know
Lunch is included
This Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Experience shores the Virgin way
Local & Immersive Tours
Authentic experiences curated with local operators
A Sustainable Cause
Select tour bookings to help social charities
Peace of Mind
Modify/cancel up to 48hrs before where applicable
Priority Debark in Port
Be first ashore in all our ports of call
Safe and Insured
Our partners are licensed and insured
Transparent Pricing
No hidden costs, all-inclusive Shore Thing prices
Expert Travel Support
Pre-voyage to onboard assistance, always there
Stress-Free Returns
Ship will wait for you in the event of a delay
Convenient Collection
Convenience of one location to shop for your calls
