Port guide · Spain
Spain's third city and the home of paella. The terminal is in the port's industrial area, 15 minutes by taxi from the old town; the cathedral, the Silk Exchange and the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences all fit into a day.
The terminal is in the port's industrial area, about 5 km from the old town, and you can't walk out. A port shuttle takes you to the port exit, and some ships also offer a paid shuttle into town; from the exit it's 15 minutes by taxi to the old town, or take a city bus.
Time: 15 min to the old townApprox. price: Approx. €15–20 per car
Best value for a group: drops you at the Central Market or the cathedral
Time: About 20 minApprox. price: Depends on the ship
Drops you at a fixed point in the centre, with set return times
Time: About 30 minApprox. price: Approx. €1.50 per person
You first need to reach the port exit: for those not in a hurry
The port shuttle and its stops are signposted at the terminal; allow at least an hour to get back to the ship.
Route 1
Taxi to the Central Market
One of Europe's largest markets; closed on Sundays
Silk Exchange
World Heritage Site; entry approx. €2
Cathedral and Miguelete tower
The cathedral holds the Holy Chalice
Plaza de la Virgen
Serranos Towers
You can climb up for views over the old town
Lunch: a Valencian paella
The authentic version has chicken and rabbit; seafood paella is also served. It's a lunchtime dish
Route 2
White, futuristic buildings at the end of the Turia gardens, about 10 minutes by taxi from the port. Outside it's free to see; the Oceanogràfic, Europe's largest aquarium, charges entry.
Taxi to the City of Arts and Sciences
Walk by the pools: Hemisfèric, Science Museum and Palau de les Arts
Oceanogràfic (optional)
Paid entry; allow at least two hours
Route 3
The freshwater lagoon 20 minutes south of the city: a traditional boat ride through the reeds and paella in the lakeside villages. An organised tour is the easiest way.
Want it easy? Join an official MSC shore excursion, timed around the port call. If you booked your cruise with VIAJES FH, ask your advisor to add it for you.
Embarking in Valencia? Manises Airport is west of the city, about 15 km from the terminal.
Time: About 25 minApprox. price: Metered fare
Easiest with luggage: it takes you to the terminal
Time: About 50 minApprox. price: Metro approx. €5 per person, plus the taxi
Metro lines 3 and 5 from the airport to the centre; then a taxi to the terminal
Show the driver the terminal name on your boarding documents.
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Transport and ticket prices are approximate, checked in November 2026, and may change. The latest all-aboard time is the one announced on board.
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