Discover Xàtiva and its famous castle
Xàtiva: A Journey Through 3,000 Years of History and Culture
Xàtiva, with its rich history and vibrant cultural heritage, is a destination that uniquely blends the past and present. Although it is a small city with fewer than 30,000 inhabitants, Xàtiva has been the backdrop for key historical moments that shaped the Iberian Peninsula and is also the birthplace of the Borja Popes.
Excursion Itinerary:
10:00 AM – Xàtiva Castle
We begin the day with a visit to the impressive Xàtiva Castle, located at the top of the mountain. We recommend arriving by car, taxi, or the little train, as walking takes approximately an hour*. From its walls, you’ll enjoy spectacular views and travel through over 3,000 years of history, including the presence of Hannibal Barca, the Reconquista of Jaume I, and the dungeons used as a state prison.
11:30 AM – Old Town and the Thousand Fountains
Next, we explore the picturesque old town of Xàtiva, famous for its more than 1,000 fountains. We’ll start at the Fuente del León and head to the Collegiate Church of Santa María, one of the largest churches in Spain, where we’ll learn about the Borja Popes. We’ll continue to the Casa de l’Ensenyança, the Fine Arts Museum, where we’ll discover the devastation of Xàtiva in 1707 during the War of Spanish Succession, through the famous painting of King Felipe V.
1:30 PM – End of the Tour and Local Gastronomy
The tour concludes at 1:30 PM, but you can take the opportunity to enjoy the delicious local cuisine, such as baked rice and traditional sweets like arnadí or almoixàvena. If you decide to stay, the return is at your own expense, with direct train options to Valencia.
Discover Xàtiva, a destination filled with history, culture, and unique flavors!
*If you book the excursion with transport, the ascent is included.
Choose how do you want to do it
1.- Guided tour only
You can book only the guided tour and go to the meeting point to join the group, it lasts 3:30 hours and starts at 10:00.
Includes tickets.
We will spend a morning exploring the second largest old town in the Valencian Community and prepare to “storm” the castle.
2.- Guided tour with transportation
Transfer from Valencia to Xàtiva + a complete guided tour with an official local guide.
Departure from Valencia at 08:30 in the morning.
🚌Choose the collection point closest to you:
– Hotel NH Valencia Center
– Torres de Serranos (next to the stairs to go up to the towers)
– In front of the City of Justice (point close to the City of Arts and Sciences), Avenida del Profesor López Piñero, 14
Please indicate the chosen pick-up point when making the reservation.
MORE INFORMATION
SCHEDULE:
Tuesday and Friday.
🔸 With pick-up starting at 8:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. (we will send a confirmation message the day before)
🔸No pickup we will meet at Xàtiva Castle at 10:00 a.m.
*In summer, the itinerary may vary due to high temperatures.
PRICE:
Adult only guided tour: €25.00 (€8.00 under 5 to 18 years old)
Adult guided tour + transport: €49
INCLUDE:
- Transportation (excursion option)
- Official guide during all the excursion
- Tour through the most emblematic places in Xàtiva
- Entrance to the castle and museum of fine arts
MEETING POINT:
Castle visit: Castle Gate (Subida al Castillo s/n 46800, Xàtiva)
Visit Xàtiva: Fuente del León, Av. Selgas nº 1, 46800 (in front of Town Hall)
ITINERARY TYPE:
Not adapted. The castle of Xàtiva is staggered and with slopes (not suitable for baby carriages or wheelchairs).
A vehicle is necessary to travel to the castle. (in the excursion is included, in the modality of only guided tour no)
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Comfortable footwear.
Food Option
- At the end of the guided tour, you can choose to stay for lunch in Xàtiva. In this case, the return to Valencia will be at your own expense (unless it’s a private excursion).
- If you opt for a private excursion, we can make a reservation at a local restaurant and customize the itinerary.
- If you prefer to return to Valencia for lunch, the estimated arrival time will be at 2:30 PM.
Castle Transport
- If you choose the excursion with transport, the ascent to the castle is included.
- If you come on the guided tour, transport to the castle (taxi, tourist train, etc.) is at each participant’s expense.
Children under 7 years old can not make the excursion. We do not have infant or child seats (depending on height: 135 cms).
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