Author-led routes for those who want to feel the character of the city and notice its details.
5.0 38 reviews on Google
Every walk is private: just your family or your friends, up to six people. The price is for the whole group, not per person.
A walking tour of the historic centre. We travel from Ancient Rome to the modern Mediterranean way of life, reading the character of the city through concrete detail and living stories.
We walk the old centre away from the tourist trails, looking for Christian, Moorish and Jewish traces of the medieval city and unpicking the sharp turns of its history.
An elegant walk for lovers of architecture. The orange-trade boom that turned the city into a runway for its boldest buildings: façades and interiors from the station to the Colón market.
A family tour with a story running through it, for parents and children aged 7 to 12. We hunt for lions, horses and birds on the façades in order to get two lost children home.
A food tour assembled from scratch around what you like: tapas, seafood, desserts or local drinks. Not only the bars, but the market and the shops that locals actually use.
I have lived in Valencia since 2019. My walks are unhurried: we set a comfortable pace, never rush and explore the city from the inside — stepping into its most beautiful buildings, hidden courtyards and craft workshops.
I trained as a philologist and worked as a teacher. That experience helps me talk about Valencia in clear language and explain even the most tangled historical stories simply. My tours are not a lecture but a conversation between curious people.
Here in Valencia I earned a tourism qualification and a guide licence. Thanks to it we can visit many landmarks, the cathedral among them, without queueing and at a large discount.
Culture and food go together easily on my walks. We might study the Gothic symbols on the Silk Exchange and then move on to the Central Market to carry on getting to know the city over a glass of cava and fresh oysters.
My aim is that history, tradition and food come together into one clear picture for you — and that the time flies by.
Follow me on Instagram @svobodnoe_vrema — that’s where I write about Valencia between tours.
Alexandra
“Captivating and thought-provoking from beginning to end”
“Alexandra is a perfect guide. Her narrative is well-structured and well-paced — captivating and thought-provoking from beginning to end. We had a three-hour tour on our first day in Valencia, but we couldn't get enough and asked for a continuation the following day. We are already looking forward to taking more tours with Alexandra on our next visit to Valencia.”
“Extremely thorough and engaging”
“We had a wonderful tour around Valencia with Alexandra. She conducted the tour in both English and Russian, which was very helpful. She was extremely thorough and engaging, providing fascinating insights into the history, society, and everyday Spanish way of life. She brought an iPad with historic pictures, which really helped bring the stories and places to life. She also gave excellent recommendations for the best places to visit, restaurants to try, and where to buy souvenirs.”
“It exceeded our expectations”
“We had an excellent tour with Alexandra in Valencia! We booked a Modernism-themed excursion and it exceeded our expectations. We discovered new details about the Central Market, and the part about Estación del Norte was especially fascinating. I realized that I hadn't noticed some of the details on the facade of Mercado Colón before the excursion. Alexandra has deep knowledge and presents it in a very engaging way.”
“That was the real cherry on top”
“A wonderful walk with Alexandra! She introduced us to the history of the city and showed us the old town and all the main sights. She answered all our questions. We talked about all sorts of things — life in Valencia, local traditions. Very pleasant and open! She took our wishes into account: we stopped for coffee, and there was a lovely surprise — a visit to a unique bar with its legendary cocktail. That was the real cherry on top.”
“The time flew by without us noticing”
“My friends and I took the private tour ‘Valencia of three cultures’ and were absolutely delighted. The format is very light, with no overload of dates and dry facts, yet full of fascinating stories, details and context that help you see the city differently. You can feel her genuine love for Valencia, and that mood is truly contagious. The time flew by without us noticing.”
“After this walk, Valencia reveals itself in a completely new light”
“The ‘Valencia and the masterpieces of Modernisme’ tour with Alexandra was a real pleasure. We walked along the most beautiful streets of the city, looked at whimsical buildings and heard remarkable stories about their owners. Alexandra explains the distinctive character of Valencian Modernisme in a clear and engaging way. After this walk, Valencia reveals itself in a completely new light.”
“This was my second tour with Alexandra, and definitely not my last”
“This was my second tour with Alexandra, and definitely not my last. I asked her for a food tour of interesting places in Valencia plus a bit of culture. In the end I discovered lots of new places to eat, several authentic shops selling local produce and local jewellery. Alexandra also sent me a few more places to visit on my own.”
“Engaging, warm and incredibly interesting”
“We had a magical time today on a wonderful tour with Alexandra! Unforgettable impressions! Engaging, warm and incredibly interesting! A subtle, encyclopedically knowledgeable expert and a true professional. I will definitely join the next tour.”
“Adapted to our pace and never rushed us”
“Alexandra is an amazing guide! She told the story of the city in a captivating way, adapted to our pace and never rushed us. After the tour she sent a whole collection of great recommendations, which we really enjoyed. It is wonderful to have someone who introduces you to places you never even knew existed.”
“She showed us another side of Valencia”
“Alexandra is a lovely person! We spent a couple of hours in a very pleasant atmosphere. She showed us another side of Valencia, and we learned many details about modernist architecture. She knows the city perfectly and can suggest what else is worth seeing and which cafés to visit. Highly recommended!”
“Lovely to learn not just facts but all sorts of stories”
“Many thanks for a wonderful walk around the city! Very interesting and informative. Today we tried the Agua de Valencia cocktail somewhere else — not the same, not the same… We are so glad you were our guide: it is lovely to learn not just facts but all sorts of stories and tasty things!”
“Clever, knowledgeable and a pleasure to talk to”
“Alexandra is a wonderful guide! She shares her enthusiasm on tours and at lectures, speaks engagingly on all kinds of topics, and she is also clever, knowledgeable and a pleasure to talk to.”
“Interesting and professional. We want more!”
“Very happy with our walk around central Valencia with Alexandra. Interesting and professional. We want more!”
Shots from real tours — not stock views of the city, but how the walks actually go.
For the whole group of up to six people. If there are more of you, write to me and we will work something out. Entrance tickets are paid separately and cost little: the cathedral, for example, is 5 € per person.
Every route is on foot and goes at a pace that suits you. We stop, sit down, have a coffee or a horchata. It is a walk, not a march: distances in the historic centre of Valencia are short.
There is a separate family programme for children aged 7 to 12, “Little Heroes of a Big City”, with a storyline, animals to spot on the façades and a stop for ice cream. Children are welcome on the other routes too — just tell me in advance and I will adapt the pace and the content.
A week ahead is ideal: then I can pick the day and the time so that everything on the route is open and we see as much as possible. Sometimes same-day works too — just ask, there may be a slot.
In English and in Russian. I have lived in Valencia since 2019 and studied tourism here, so the local detail and context come first-hand rather than from a translated guidebook.
Rain is rare in Valencia, but we can always shift the emphasis: the cathedral, the Silk Exchange, the Central Market, museums and pastry shops are all under a roof. If the weather really will not allow it, we move the walk to another day at no cost.
Cash, or by Bizum transfer if you are in Spain.
Tell me when you are in Valencia and how many of you there are. I’ll suggest which route suits you and which day will show you the most.
+34 622 535 871 · I usually reply the same day