Valencia Silk Tour

Join this walking tour and discover the legacy of the silk trade industry in Valencia. Accompanied by an expert guide, you'll enjoy a pleasant walk from the Plaza del Ayuntamiento square to the Lonja de la Seda.

Highlights:

• Discover the legacy of the silk trade industry in Valencia
• Visit the Lonja de Seda with an expert guide
• Learn everything about silk production and trade directly from the experts

Includes:

• Expert guide
• Entrance to the Lonja de Seda and the Colegio del Arte Mayor de la Seda

Please note: the tour starts at the meeting point in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento square. This tour is operated by a bilingual guide (English, Spanish).

Prepare yourself to admire this building's exterior in Medieval gothic style which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your visit will continue inside, where you'll enter the Patio de Los Naranjos, the Contract Hall, the Chapel, and the Pavilion of the Consulate. Don't miss the opportunity to learn more about the historical and architectural details, as well as the importance of this place in Spain and internationally.

Your visit will continue in the Museum and College of High Silk Art, which is the oldest and largest archive in Europe related to the silk industry. Get ready to discover the key moments in the development of the industry in Valencia, and visit the building's noble rooms such as the Hall of Fame, the Historical Archive, and the chapel. You'll also find out how the silk looms of the 18th and 19th centuries worked.