Interactive routes & citygames

Are you looking for a fun way to explore Valencia? Don’t want to spend hours following a guide, but also don’t want to wander through the city without any background information? Then the interactive routes and city games from Verrassend Valencia are exactly what you’re looking for.

What is it?

With the Verrassend Valencia App, you can explore the city at your own pace. Simply navigate from one location to another using a digital compass, while discovering surprising stories, fun facts, local tips and questions along the way to earn points.

No long history lessons, but just enough information to really get to know the city. Developed by Dutch people who have lived in Valencia for many years and know the city inside and out.

Whether you’re visiting Valencia for the first time, enjoying a weekend away with friends, or exploring the city with your family, our interactive routes let you experience Valencia in a much more personal and fun way than a standard walking route.

Why choose an interactive route?

A city trip is all about discovery. But how do you find those charming little streets, fascinating stories, and local spots that aren’t listed in every travel guide? That’s exactly why we developed our interactive tours. On each tour, we combine the freedom of exploring on your own with the expertise of a local guide. So you don’t have to follow a group, but at the same time, you won’t miss out on any fascinating stories or hidden gems. In fact, because you do everything at your own pace, you actually have more time to truly enjoy Valencia. See a cozy outdoor café along the way? Take a seat. Come across a nice shop? Feel free to pop inside. Want to have a leisurely lunch or visit a museum? No problem. The app remembers exactly where you left off.

How the Verrassend Valencia App works

• Choose the route or city game you want to do through our webshop and purchase a start code.
• Download the Verrassend Valencia app from the App Store or Play Store onto your mobile phone.
• Go to the menu and set the language to English.
• Make sure your battery is fully charged before you head out, and consider bringing a charger or power bank just in case.
• If necessary, remove any cards stored behind your phone, as they can interfere with the compass.
• In the app, tap the route you purchased. You’ll see where the starting point is. Head there.
• Once you arrive at the starting point, you can enter the code you purchased.
• You’ll always see two numbers. The first number indicates how many meters you are away from the next point. The second number, in parentheses, indicates how many meters your phone’s location may deviate from the exact location.
• Now follow the compass to reach the next point. You’ll see how many meters you are from the next point and which direction to go. Tip: You can also open a map to see where the next point is on the map.

  If the compass isn’t working properly, try moving your phone in a figure-eight pattern. Also, make sure there are no cards behind your phone, as they can interfere with the compass.

• You can use other apps as usual while following the route. You can also take breaks along the way. However, try to complete the route on the same day.
• Along the route, you’ll answer questions and earn points. At the end of the route, you’ll see how many points you’ve earned.

Our interactive routes

Interactive Walking Route City Centre

Want to discover all of Valencia’s famous highlights? Then this route is the perfect start to your city trip. You’ll stroll past charming squares, centuries-old city gates, impressive churches, narrow streets, and hidden courtyards. Along the way, we’ll share just enough history to help you better understand the city, without it feeling like a history lesson. We’ll also share our favourite restaurants, outdoor cafes, and charming shops in the historic center. It’s the perfect way to get to know Valencia! View the route.

Interactive Walking Route Ruzafa & Gran Vía

Ruzafa might be the most charming neighbourhood in Valencia. You won’t find any major monuments here, but rather colorful facades, trendy coffee shops, local markets, wine bars, and creative entrepreneurs. This route shows you how the locals spend their free time. It’s perfect if you love good food, coffee, shopping, and local life. View the route.

Interactive Walking Route Cabanyal

Cabanyal is Valencia’s former fishing district. Once in danger of disappearing, it is now one of the city’s most popular neighbourhoods. You’ll stroll past charming fishermen’s cottages, colorful facades, lively squares, and delightful restaurants. At the same time, you’ll learn more about the neighbourhood’s history and discover how Cabanyal has evolved. A route full of character! View the route.

Interactive Street Art Route

Valencia is known worldwide for its impressive street art. On this walking tour, you’ll explore El Carmen, Valencia’s premier street art neighbourhood. You’ll discover various artists, learn more about the meaning behind the artworks, and see how the neighbourhood is constantly changing as new murals appear. Even if you’re not usually into art, you’ll be surprised by this walk. View the route.

Our citygames

Citygame Valencia

Turn Valencia into one big game. This interactive city game is full of fun tasks, quiz questions, and surprising challenges. As you walk through the historic center, you’ll collect points and work together to achieve the highest score. Perfect for groups of friends, couples, coworkers, and families with older children. Check out the city game.

Citygame Families

A city trip with kids doesn’t have to be boring at all. Together with Vito the bat, you’ll go on an adventure through Valencia. Kids will solve riddles, search for hidden details, answer questions, and learn all about the city through play. Meanwhile, parents can simply enjoy all the beautiful sights. This makes exploring Valencia fun for the whole family. Check out the city game.

What makes our routes different?

No long blocks of text
Let’s be honest. When you’re on a city trip, the last thing you want is to read pages full of history. That’s why we keep our stories short, light and interesting. Just enough to make you see a building, street or square from a different perspective.

Written by locals
We have lived in Valencia for many years, so we know exactly which places are truly worth visiting. Alongside the well-known highlights, we also take you to streets, shops, restaurants and viewpoints that many visitors miss.

Fun and interactive
At many stops, you’ll get a multiple-choice question or a small challenge. By completing them, you earn points. Play together with friends or family and see if you can beat the current high score.

Which route is right for you?

*The times are approximate. You decide how long you spend on the route.

Why do travelers choose the Verrassend Valencia app?

• Explore Valencia independently (self-guided tour).
• You decide your own pace.
• No fixed start time.
• Written by locals.
• Fully in English.
• Personal restaurant recommendations and insider tips.
• Suitable for up to five people per start code.
• Fun quiz questions and challenges.
• Ideal for a weekend in Valencia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Do I need internet access?
Yes. The app uses internet and GPS to guide you to the next location.

Can I take a break along the way?
Absolutely. You can take a break for as long as you like. Then simply reopen the app and you will automatically continue where you left off.

How many people can use one route?
We recommend one start code for a maximum of five people.

Can I do multiple routes?
Yes. Many visitors combine, for example, the Walking Route City Centre with Cabanyal or Ruzafa. The interactive cycling route is also a great addition to one of the walking routes.

Is the app suitable for children?
Yes. The interactive routes are fun for families, but we have specifically developed the Citygame Families for children aged approximately 5 to 11.

Do I need to be physically fit?
No. You decide how fast you go. You can stop as often as you like along the way.

If you have any other questions, take a look at the FAQ page.