Valencia Sun & Paella

14:00 Get your bearings with a fun and comprehensive open-air Tuk Tuk ride.

16:30 Wander through the narrow streets of the city's most bohemian neighborhood. Skip the main squares and get lost in these winding medieval alleys instead. The walls are covered in high-tier street art, so grab a bike tour if you want the backstory on the best murals.

19:00 Indulge in a local tapas crawl through historic taverns and hidden bars.

09:00 Explore one of Europe's largest fresh produce markets in a stunning building. Skip the supermarket and hit this modernist cathedral of food before 11am to beat the souvenir crowd. You will find stacks of local citrus, cured jamón, and stalls selling horchata that actually tastes real.

10:30 Master the art of authentic Valencian paella in this hands-on cooking class.

15:30 Marvel at the futuristic architecture of this world-renowned cultural complex. Forget the museums; come for the architecture that looks like a sci-fi movie set. Santiago Calatrava went hard on the white concrete and pools, making it the ultimate spot for your feed.

18:00 Catch a show in the striking eye-shaped IMAX cinema and planetarium. It looks like a giant human eye peering out of the water, and honestly, the architecture does most of the heavy lifting here. Go inside for the IMAX dome shows if you need a break from the Spanish sun, but the real play is renting a bike.

09:00 Discover Europe's longest navigable underground river on this guided tour.

16:00 Breathe in the fresh air at this massive freshwater lagoon and bird sanctuary. Skip the city crowds and head to El Palmar for the real deal. Most people book the sunset boat rides, and honestly, it’s the only way to see the wetlands properly.

09:30 Visit the UNESCO-listed 15th-century Silk Exchange, a Gothic masterpiece. Skip the hour-long audio guide and just stare at the spiraling columns in the Sala de Contratación. This place is an absolute flex of 15th-century architecture.

11:00 Step inside the historic cathedral, home to the legendary Holy Grail. Climb the 207 steps of the Micalet Tower for the best panoramic roof view of the old town. Inside, skip the fluff and head straight for the Chapel of the Holy Grail; it’s actually impressive.

12:30 Climb these ancient defensive towers for panoramic views of the city skyline. Skip the long, pricey guided tours and just pay the few euros for entry. You only need about 45 minutes to scale the steep, original stone stairs and walk the ramparts for a prime look at Turia Park and the skyline.