Valencia Oceanografic (L'Oceanogràfic) Tours
One of several attractions within Valencia’s City of Arts and Sciences, the Félix Candela–designed Oceanografic (L’Oceanogràfic) is not only architecturally impressive. It also ranks among the world’s best aquariums, with more than 45,000 animals representing over 500 species from the world’s main marine ecosystems.
The Basics
Europe’s largest aquarium also ranks as the most popular attraction in the City of Arts and Sciences, with exhibits divided into 11 themed areas, including the Red Sea, Mediterranean, Arctic, and Antarctic. You can purchase admission just for the Oceanografic, or buy a ticket that includes other City of Arts and Sciences buildings—the Hemisferic and the Science Museum—at a discount. The aquarium is a stop on the Valencia Maritime route of the hop-on hop-off tourist bus, and you can see the impressive structures from the outside during a City of Arts and Sciences Segway tour.
Things to Know Before You Go
- The Oceanografic is a must-see for animal lovers and families.
- Many of the exhibits are outdoors, so don’t forget sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat.
- The entire Oceanographic is accessible to wheelchair users; free wheelchairs are available.
- English audio guides are available at the ticket office.
How to Get There
The Valencia Oceanografic is well connected by public transportation. Take metro Line 3 to Alameda Station, catch EMT Bus 95, or take advantage of Valencia’s bike-share program to cycle to the aquarium through Turia river park.
When to Get There
The best time to enjoy the aquarium’s indoor and outdoor exhibits is from April to May, when weather is warm and crowds are sparse. Expect longer lines and temperatures up to 90°F (32°C) during the summer months. Be sure to check show times at the Dolphinarium before you arrive.
Eating with the Fishes
While the City of Arts and Sciences is home to several restaurants, none is quite so unique as the Submarine Restaurant inside the Oceanografic. In this underwater restaurant, you have the opportunity to dine in an ocean-like atmosphere, surrounded by more than 10,000 colorful fish.
Address: C/ Eduardo Primo Yúfera, 1B, Valencia 46013, Spain
Hours: Vary by season
Admission: Adult €31.90
6 Tours and Activities to Experience Valencia Oceanografic (L'Oceanogràfic)
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Valencia Arts and Sciences Segway Tour
Save you feet while getting a glimpse of Valencia’s modern architecture on this 2-hour Segway tour of the City of Arts and Sciences complex with professional art historian guide. Glide past some of Valencia’s most important contemporary buildings as you admire visually striking structures like ‘L'Hemisfèric,’ ‘L’Umbracle,’ Science Museum ‘Príncipe Felipe,’ and much more.
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Valencia Shore Excursion: Valencia Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
It can be difficult to see all of Valencia’s highlights, especially with limited time. Make the most of your time in the city with a hop-on hop-off bus tour, departing from the cruise port, and enjoy a unique vantage point from the top deck of sights including the UNESCO-listed Silk Exchange Market, Serrano Towers, and the City of Arts and Sciences. Benefit from unlimited use of the service for 24 hours, hopping off at any one of the 17 stops for a closer look at the city.
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Fine Dining in Valencia
Combine two popular activities in Valencia—a visit to the Oceanographic aquarium ad a hop-on, hop-off bus tour—with an authentic Indian dinner on this single tour. Booking these activities all together takes the hassle out of the planning and the logistics, and you'll end up with a great sampler of the best that Valencia has to offer.
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Grand City Bike Tour
Get a grand introduction to Valencia without being stuck on a bus or a long tiring walk on this top-rated bike tour. Valencia’s flat streets and wide boulevards make it ideal for exploring on two wheels, from sandy beaches and royal gardens to cultural highlights like the architecturally stunning City of Arts and Sciences complex.
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Valencia Sailing Trip and Tuk Tuk Guided Tour
Cruise up and down the Valencian coast and soak up the Mediterranean sun from aboard a spacious luxury catamaran on a morning or afternoon sailing tour. In the afternoon, explore Valencia's top historic and modern sites on a guided Tuk Tuk tour through Old Town, then end the day with your choice of the city’s signature dish — at a hand-picked restaurant in the city center. It's a great way to pack the best of Valencia's beauty, history, and into one memorable day.
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Half-Day Valencia Highlights Biking Tour
During this biketour we are going to see the Highlights of Valencia! In the first part we are going to bike through the cosy streets of the old city centre of Valencia. Over there we are going to see a lot of spectacular buildings included the Cathedral of Valencia!
After the old city center we are going to bike towards the old river the Túria. That is known now a day as the 9 km long park. We are going to bike through this beautiful garden and we are going to see a lot of spectacular buildings. For example Palau de la Música (The music palace) and the gigantic playground of Gulliver out of the book Gulliver travels.
In the last part of the tour we are going towards the City of Arts and Sciences. In this part we find a lot of modernistic buildings of the architect Santiago Calatrava. After the City of Science we are going to return towards the city center again.
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