E-scooter City of Arts and Sciences Private Tour

Valencia’s landmark City of Arts and Sciences is a big place to cover on foot. This private e-scooter tour links it with the Serrano Towers and the Turia Gardens, giving you a lively two-hour introduction to three very different parts of the city.

I like the private format, which keeps the tour to your group, and the contrast between the old city gate, the long green park, and the sci-fi-style architecture. One consideration: the route is outdoors, and you’ll need to be comfortable riding an electric scooter; bad weather can also cancel the tour.

Key points to know

• A private ride: Only your group takes part, so the experience is more personal than a shared tour.
• Three distinct stops: See the Serrano Towers, the Turia Gardens, and the City of Arts and Sciences.
• Plenty of park time: The itinerary allows 30 minutes in the Turia Gardens, with its plants, Roman ruins, Palace of Music, and Gulliver Park.
• A long look at the modern complex: The City of Arts and Sciences gets about 55 minutes.
• A central start and finish: Meet on Carrer dels Cavallers in Ciutat Vella, then return to the same point.
• A flexible booking option: The tour costs $65.53 per person, group discounts are available, and cancellations made at least 24 hours ahead qualify for a full refund.

Old Valencia to futuristic Valencia in two hours

This tour is built around a striking change of scene. You start near the historic center, pass the old Serrano Towers, travel through the Turia Gardens, then reach the City of Arts and Sciences, a cultural and entertainment complex with a distinctly futuristic look.

The e-scooter is useful here for more than novelty. The three stops sit across a broad section of Valencia, and the tour is designed to cover ground between them without making the journey itself a long walk. You’ll still have time to stop and look around, especially at the park and the modern complex.

The tour lasts about two hours. The planned stop times add up to roughly 90 minutes, leaving the rest of the outing for travel and transitions. That makes this a compact overview rather than a slow, in-depth visit to every sight.

Because the activity is private, your group won’t be joined by other participants. That can make a difference if you want to ask questions or keep the outing focused on your own pace and interests. A guide named David has been associated with a tour here, but you should not count on a particular guide being assigned.

At the Serrano Towers, a glimpse of the old city

The first stop is Torres dels Serrans, or the Serrano Towers. They were one of the original 12 gates into Valencia, giving you a tangible link to the city’s earlier defenses and boundaries. The stop is brief, about five minutes, so think of it as a quick orientation and photo pause rather than a full visit.

That short stop makes sense in a tour with several destinations. You can take in the towers and hear some context before continuing, without using up much of the time reserved for the park and the City of Arts and Sciences. Admission is listed as free.

If the towers are a major priority for you, keep expectations measured. Five minutes is not enough for a leisurely visit, and the tour does not set aside a longer block here. You can always return on your own if you want more time.

The Turia Gardens, Valencia’s green corridor

The next stop is Jardí del Túria, one of Spain’s largest urban parks. The park occupies a central place in this route, with about 30 minutes set aside to see some of its varied features: tropical trees and plants, Roman ruins, the Palace of Music, and Gulliver Park.

That variety is part of the appeal. Instead of treating the park as a simple stretch of greenery between monuments, the tour gives you time to notice that it contains several different sights and settings. The e-scooter also helps connect the park visit to the wider route, so you can see more than a single small patch of it.

Thirty minutes is enough for an introduction, not an exhaustive park visit. The itinerary names several features, but it does not promise a detailed stop at each one. If you want to explore a particular area at length, plan to return later on foot or allow extra time in your day.

The park stop also gives the tour a useful change of pace. After the quick look at the towers, you get a longer stretch among trees and open space before the dramatic architecture at the final major stop. It is one of the strongest reasons this route feels like more than a direct scooter ride to the City of Arts and Sciences.

The City of Arts and Sciences, the main event

The tour allots about 55 minutes to the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, or City of Arts and Sciences. This is an entertainment-based cultural complex known for its sci-fi-style architecture. Its scale and unusual design make it a fitting destination for a tour that aims to cover ground quickly.

The time here is generous compared with the other stops, and that is sensible. The complex is a major visual draw, and you’ll want time to pause, look at the buildings, and take in how different this part of Valencia feels from the old center and the park.

One important distinction: the itinerary describes a stop at the complex, but does not specify entry to any indoor attraction. Treat this as a visit to the site and its architecture, not as a ticketed museum or exhibition tour. The stops are listed with free admission, but that does not establish access to every attraction within the complex.

For an architecture-minded visitor, this is likely the highlight. For someone hoping to spend hours inside cultural venues, the tour may work better as an introduction, followed by a separate visit with more time. The 55-minute stop gives you a feel for the place without turning the outing into a full-day visit.

What the private format adds

A private tour means only your group participates. That is a real advantage if you prefer a guide’s attention to a fixed group pace, or if you are traveling with family or friends and want to share the experience together. It also gives you a more personal setting for questions, though the details of how much the route can be adjusted are not specified.

The tour is offered in English. One guide named David has been praised for making Valencia’s history come alive, an especially useful quality on a route that moves between historic and modern sights. Guide availability can change, so consider the name a helpful reference rather than a promise.

The private format can also make the per-person price easier to assess. At $65.53 per person, the tour is not simply a low-cost way to rent a scooter: it combines the ride, a guide, and a planned route through three distinct parts of Valencia. Group discounts are available, which may improve the value if you are booking with others. The exact discount is not specified, so check the price for your group before booking.

Is $65.53 a fair price?

For two hours, the price makes the most sense if you value a guided route and the convenience of covering several sights in one outing. You’re paying for a private experience rather than joining a larger group, and the route connects the old gate, the Turia Gardens, and the modern complex without asking you to plan the sequence yourself.

The value is less clear if you mainly want a scooter rental or would rather explore each stop at your own speed. The tour sets specific time blocks, and some are short. In that case, compare the guided experience with your preference for independent sightseeing before you book.

Also factor in what you want from the City of Arts and Sciences. If you are content with an overview of its architecture and setting, the 55-minute stop is useful. If you want extended time at the complex or inside its attractions, this short tour is better seen as a first look than a complete visit.

Meeting point, timing, and weather

The tour starts at C/ dels Cavallers, 14, in Ciutat Vella, and ends back at the same meeting point. It is offered daily from 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. The listed operating period runs from July 7, 2019, through November 26, 2026, so check the available departure when you choose a date.

A mobile ticket is available, and the activity is near public transportation. Service animals are allowed, and the tour information says most people can participate. Since this is an e-scooter outing, consider your own comfort with riding one before booking.

Weather matters. If poor weather forces cancellation, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund. You can also cancel up to 24 hours before the start for a full refund. Changes or cancellations made less than 24 hours ahead are not accepted, and the local time applies.

Who will enjoy this tour most?

I’d consider this tour if you have limited time in Valencia and want a guided overview that connects the historic center with its park and modern architecture. The e-scooter makes the distance between the stops part of the fun, while the private format suits people who prefer a smaller, more personal outing.

It is also a good fit if you like seeing contrasts in a city: a former gate, a large urban park, and an architectural complex with a futuristic style. The route offers that range in about two hours, with its longest stop reserved for the City of Arts and Sciences.

You may prefer another plan if you want a walking tour, dislike riding scooters, or need long visits at each stop. The Serrano Towers get only five minutes, and even the longer park and complex stops are introductions rather than deep explorations.

Should you book it?

Book this tour if you want an easy-to-follow, private route across three notable parts of Valencia and are comfortable on an e-scooter. Its best qualities are the contrast among the stops, the generous time at the City of Arts and Sciences, and the chance to cover more ground than a short walking tour.

Skip it if you would rather move entirely on foot or set your own pace at every sight. The route is brief, some stops are quick, and the modern complex is not presented as an indoor attraction visit. For a first look at Valencia with a guide, though, this is a practical and enjoyable way to connect the city’s older core with its striking modern side.

FAQ

How long is the e-scooter tour?

It lasts about two hours.

How much does the tour cost?

The listed price is $65.53 per person. Group discounts are available.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. Only your group participates.

What language is the tour offered in?

It is offered in English.

Where does the tour start?

It starts at C/ dels Cavallers, 14, in Ciutat Vella, Valencia.

Where does the tour end?

It ends back at the meeting point.

Which places does the tour visit?

The route includes the Serrano Towers, Jardí del Túria, and the City of Arts and Sciences.

How much time is spent at the main stops?

The itinerary allows about five minutes at the Serrano Towers, 30 minutes in the Turia Gardens, and 55 minutes at the City of Arts and Sciences.

What are the tour’s operating hours?

It is listed as operating Monday through Sunday, from 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

What happens if bad weather cancels the tour?

You’ll be offered another date or a full refund.