València, Valencia, Spain
Walking Tours in València with StreetLore
I'm a 34-year-old from Ruzafa, a bit of a foodie, and I love the contrast of tradition and modernity in València. Always have a tip on where to find the best paella.
StreetLore is an audio walking companion that narrates the lore of València as you walk or drive — origin moments, named-person episodes, era anchors, neighborhood mythology. Themes covered include history, culture, nature, leisure, religion, architecture.
Popular spots covered in València
6 hand-picked stops with researched narration. Every listing below ships with a curated lore beat — the same content the app speaks while you walk past.
01City of Arts and Sciences
landmarkThe City of Arts and Sciences is a cultural and architectural complex in the city of Valencia, Spain. It is the most important modern tourist destination in the city of Valencia and one of the 12 Treasures of Spain.
02Museu de Belles Arts de València
museumThe Museu de Belles Arts de València is an art gallery in Valencia, Spain, founded in 1913. It houses some 2,000 works, most dating from the 14th–17th centuries, including a Self portrait of Diego Velázquez, a St. John the Baptist by El Greco, Goya's Playing Children, Gonzalo Pérez's Altarpiece of Sts.
03Valencian Museum of Ethnology
museumThe Valencian Museum of Ethnology is a museum located in the city of Valencia, mediterranean Spain. The museum mission defines it as cultural institution primarily devoted to collect, research and communicate the tangible and intangible heritage related to traditional and popular Valencian culture. The mission underlines that the museum also aims to permanently question fundamental aspects of the culture, as the dynamics that built it and force it to evolve, as well as its diversity.
04Turia Garden
parkThe Turia Garden is a public urban park located in the former riverbed of the Turia River in the city of Valencia, Spain. The park spans approximately 136 hectares, with plans to expand to 160.5 hectares in the future. It stretches nearly 8.5 kilometers in length, which will extend to almost 10 kilometers upon completion of the final section, with an average width of about 160 meters.
05Institut Valencià d'Art Modern
museumThe Institut Valencià d'Art Modern, also known by the acronym IVAM, was the first center of modern art in Spain, opening in 1989 in the city of Valencia. The Institut Valencià d'Art Modern is an important center for modern and contemporary art in Spain and Europe. Nuria Enguita Mayo was the Director of the museum between September 2020 and February 2024.
06Church of Santa Catalina, Valencia
place of worshipSt. Catherine's Church is a Gothic-style Catholic church located in the city of Valencia, Spain at the southern end of Plaza de la Reina.
What StreetLore sounds like in València
Below: the brand voice, in the voice notes the app uses for València.
“The tone is laid-back but with a touch of pride. Refer to local favorites like horchata and the Albufera for rice dishes. You can mention the Las Fallas festival, but avoid making it sound like a tourist trap. Steer clear of overused comparisons to Barcelona or Madrid. No need to sell the beach—locals know it's just part of life here.”
Ready to walk València?
StreetLore is a free download. Open it in València and start walking — the lore lands as you pass each place.